1. A Great Place for the Sports Enthusiast
Portugal is a veritable playground for the sports enthusiast. There you can indulge in wind surfing, sky diving, bungee jumping, scuba diving, or sail the waters of the Atlantic. If golf is your game, Portugal has a plethora of fine world-class courses and golf resorts.
2. There is a Vibrant Night Life
You can dance the night away in Portugal’s many nightclubs. You’ll find Tapas bars, cocktail bars, clubs, jazz lounges, live music venues, and flamenco theaters that cater to all tastes and ages.
3. Festivals
One of the most fun reasons to visit Portugal is to enjoy their many festivals. You may prefer a somber religious procession during Holy Week, or you may want to let off some steam by throwing any variety of food and wine at your fellow celebrators. Whatever the case may be, their festivals are unforgettable and stunning.
4. Yummy Food
Their food is famous the world around, and every region has its own specialties. They have the freshest and most delicious seafood in the world. Tasty octopus rice , pastéis de bacalhau, caldeirada de peixe and they have delicious pork dishes in central Portugal such as carne de porco à Alentajana. Open your eyes, your minds and your stomachs to the delectable of reasons to visit Portugal.
5. The US Dollar and Pounds vs. Euro
There has never been a better time to travel to Portugal. The euro isn’t its strongest, which means you’ll get great value. This way your money will go much further for food, hotels and activities.
6. Wonderful History
Portugal, over its long history, has been part of the Roman, Greek and Muslim empires, and it has also been an empire itself. If history is your thing, you’ll be amazed by what you find there!
7. Outdoor Culture
You’ll notice it right away: Once you start walking along any street of any city in Portugal, you’ll realize the large number of bars where you can get a glass of wine, a beer or a tapa. The outdoor atmosphere never stops.