If cities aren't your thing then there is stunning countryside a plenty on offer. Perhaps best known are the national park in Geres or the Douro Valley near Porto. For something in the middle try the magical town of Sintra with its hilltop, fairy tail palace and ancient castle.

Holidays in Portugal are usually conjure up pictures of beautiful Algarvian beaches. With the highest amount of sunshine in Europe it is easy to see why the Algarve remains such a popular holiday destination.

Beyond the shores and beaches of Portugal lie the islands of Madeira and the Azores. Both are verdant jewels in the Atlantic ocean with dramatic cliffs and landscapes.