Turismo de Portugal highlights the strategic position of Portugal in the EU market and the value of the Portuguese language to access markets within the Portuguese-speaking world. The projections are that by the end of the year, the country will have a 2.2% GDP growth, with 1.8% of it coming from the tourism sector. Read more →
July 2018
In Portugal, there's a typical saying whenever someone leaves but forgets to close the door behind them. "és de Braga?" or Are you from Braga? is the common reaction. But some people have no idea why, here's a possible explanation Read more →
Momondo just choose the 9 best beaches in Portugal ideal for vacations this year. And here they are... Read more →
Traveling is a wonderful privilege with so many benefits. When we travel, we improve our communication and social skills as we adapt to new surroundings. Traveling helps break you out of a rut and re-sets the mind to being present in the moment. The activities we engage in while traveling... Read more →
Azores Airlines has a sale on round trip flights from Boston to Funchal, Madeira, starting at $499 round trip (including tax). Book by July 31st to fly from Boston to Madeira – via the Azores and discover Europe’s “Leading Island Destination,” according to the recent World Travel Awards. Read more →
Campaign Challenges Music Groups to Submit their Own Version of Portugal. The Man’s “Live in the Moment” to Win a Trip to Portugal. The Destination Read more →
Murça is a village in Vila Real district famous for the legend of a threatening beast living in the woods that would scare locals in the decade of 770. When finally caught by a knight, the animal thought to be a bear was after all a pig. A statue now serves as a city symbol. Read more →
Portugal won for the second time in a row the Best European Destination title attributed by the World Travel Awards. The country took home 36 awards total, given to Lisbon as the best City Destination, Madeira as the best Island Destination and the public tourism office as the Best Official Tourism Bureau of the year, amongst other. Read more →
Comporta comes 2nd in the Top Ten selection of Condé Nast’s Traveller magazine for best holiday destination in August. Looking for the best sunshine around the world not crowded by tourists, the magazine refers to Comporta as "a region of golden-sand stretches of beach, of rice paddies, canals and fields bulging with organic courgettes" Read more →
In terms of amenities, the Grand Hotel has a total of 140 rooms, 62 of which are City View, 18 Bay View, 50 Sea View, 5 Suites and 5 Junior Suites. It also provides 4 meeting rooms for conferences, events or banquets, with capacity up to 240 people, as well as small executive meeting rooms. It also features a heated indoor pool, gym, room service, laundry service and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Read more →