At the edge of Europe in Portugal

Portugal is the very edge of Europe, it is located a narrow strip along the Atlantic coast. There is a mild marine subtropical climate, a lot of attractions that testify to the ancient history of this country. In the past, Portugal was inhabited by the Lusitan tribe, then the Roman domination began, after the Romans the barbarian tribes of the Visigoths came here, in the early Middle Ages this territory was conquered by the Arabs. It was released only in the XII century, but fell under the rule of Spain. Only in the twentieth century emerged an independent Portuguese state. This synthesis of ethnicities and cultures has given birth to a unique Portuguese culture, which people from all over the world come to see.

Most tourists arriving here buy tours to Portugal, choosing an individual or group variant of sightseeing and recreation on the beaches of this country. Here you can see not only historical and cultural monuments, but also remarkable natural objects, which are also the sights of Portugal.

In the list of World Heritage sites of UNESCO there are 15 monuments located in Portugal. Two of them are next to Lisbon: the city of Sintra XI century and the monastery of Hieronymus and the Tower of Belen XV century, built in Manueline power - the Portuguese version of the Renaissance. The monastery was founded by Henry the Navigator and its history is closely related to the history of the Great Discoveries, in which the Portuguese, together with the Spaniards, opened the New World. You can also visit the cities of Evora, Porto, Guimaraes, Angra do Heroismo, whose historical center is also on the list of world cultural heritage. There are many castles and palaces that have remained from the past centuries and also represent the ancient fortifications and ceremonial residences of kings and nobles.

Portugal is a country in which valleys and mountains coexist with each other. For those who are attracted by natural attractions it is interesting to visit the north of the country with its mountainous terrain, where castles and monasteries are inscribed. There are magnificent parks with various kinds of tropical plants, a riot of colors and unusual, air-filled air. These are the tropical gardens of the Monte Palace, the Serralvic Park with a magnificent rose garden, the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra and others.

Portugal also attracts the possibility of a beach holiday in Madeira, which is also famous for waterfalls, caves and extinct volcanoes. Here the Levadians are preserved - irrigation systems of the 16th century, a botanical garden and architectural and park ensembles, for example, the palace of San Lorenz, and picturesque villages.

Rest in Portugal is an opportunity to get acquainted with original culture and its monuments.