2. Portugal – the country of adventure, relax, escape from our civilization and also romance. Visitors can discover various parts of that country from rock mountains, deep valleys, green grapes plantations in the northern part of Portugal to wild beaches, wonderful coasts on the south.

4. Portuguese people are friendly, hospitable and they are easy to live with. Their character has been created for many centuries by their sea adventures, experience and soft climate of their country. They are like a mixture of many cultures. They love organizing folk festivals which are good possibilities of finding out a lot about Portuguese culture and customs.

5. Folk festival Children wearing folk costumes

6. When we want to know Portuguese Culture we should start from The National Museum of Antique Art in Lisbon. There you can admire European (including Portuguese), African and East Asian art.

7. But the most breathless is a Portuguese achitecture. There are a lot of places and buildings which have their own possitions on the UNESCO list.

8. Evora in region Alentejo Evora in region Alentejo Mosteiro do Batalha in region of Beiras-in gothic style. A symbol of independence Mosteiro do Batalha in region of Beiras-in gothic style. A symbol of independence

9. Unusual medieval villages for example Almeid, Sortelha, Monsanto in Beiras region are worth visiting Monsanto Monsanto Sortelha

10. When we are talking about Portuguese culture we should say about the most popular Portuguese music called fado. It’s full of nostalgy and sadness but it influences on our minds. Marisa-a fado singer A short sample of fado music

11. Portuguese literature is famous in the world. Everybody knows Jose Saramago who has got the Nobel Prize, modernist writer Fernando Pessoa and a poet Luis de Camoes. Fernando Pessoa Jose Saramango

12. Portuguese cuisine People in Portugal usually take care about their food. For example lunch can take 2 or 3 hours and it is eaten together with friends. Restaurants on the coast often serve different kinds of fish and seafood. The mealsare simple but very fresh. Cafes in Portugal are often visited by people who want to try the best cakes and other sweets in the world. Some of the restaurants and cafes are so old that we can call them small museums.

13. Portuguese seafood Sweet belem pastry But Portugal is one of the most important producers of wine. Porto. Madeira, vinho verde and Moscatel de Setubal are the most popular kinds of wine in the world of wine. Porto. Madeira, vinho verde and Moscatel de Setubal are the most popular kinds of wine in the world. Fresh grapes A glass of red wine

14. Adventure Adventure Waterfall in Porto e Norte If you are an activ person you will surelly find something for you in Portugal. There is a National Park Peneda- Geres in the north and you can go for a long walk or cycle passing amazing old villages, mountain rivers and waterfalls. Peneda-Geres park

15. Serra da Estrela park In the middle part of Portugal there is a National Park Serra da Estrela. There are high mountains similar to Alps, cold lakes and green meadows. The routes are difficult there but it’s a good place for skiing.

16. Madeira island Madeira Island shows us a special type of endemic forest. There are numerous falls and deep valleys. Azores Islands are famous for their whales and dolphins shows.

17. Algarve-a region of exclusive beaches is not only a good place to sunbathe but also a paradise for people who like surfing. Huge waves and warm water allow them to show their skills.

18. If you come to Portugal to find a few days of relax, you can chose some of the most beautiful places. For people who want to relax on the beach and prefer sunbathing and swimming the best place is on the south of the country – Algarve. Sandy beaches, cliffs and warm climate attract tourists of every age from other countries. Exclusive hotels wait for their guests every year.

19. For visitors who want to admire the beauty of Portuguese cities, tourist catalogues offer trips to Lizbon or Porto – two most famous and biggest cities in that country. It’s great to walk along Narrow streets of Lizbon and feel its special atmosphere atmosphere. The capital city Lizbon Porto

20. Portugal - - this hospitable country is waiting for you to give you unforgetable memories.