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A
little bit about Portugal
An independent kingdom since 1143, Portugal established its
continental frontiers in 1297 and is one of the oldest nations
in Europe.
Situated on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula, its
geographic location along the Atlantic coast soon determined
its vocation to the sea.
In 1415, the Portuguese set sail on an epic voyage that would
make them the first to discover the ocean routes to India,
Brazil, China and Japan, and at the same time founded
settlements on the east and west coasts of Africa.
Traces of this worldwide historic presence may be seen as
trademarks of the Portuguese genius. The Portuguese language
became one of the most widely spoken in the world, and the
Portuguese people were privileged for being exposed to so many
different civilizations. The vast monumental, artistic and
archaeological heritage does witness not only the 850 years of
history of encounters with distant cultures, but also the
presence in the territory of more ancient peoples (Celts,
Suevians, Visigoths, Romans and Arabs).
The natural advantages of a sunny country with such diverse
geographic features have turned Portugal into a chosen
destination for many holidaymakers, an ideal place for
practicing water sports and playing golf, offering modern
tourism facilities, and quaint and personalized means of
accommodation, such as ‘turismo de habitação’ (privately owned
homes ranging from wonderful farmhouses to manor houses),
‘hotéis de charme’ or ‘pousadas’.
A member-country of the European Union since 1986, Portugal
currently enjoys a steady economic growth. For centuries
Portugal has kept the greatest treasure of a renowned
reputation for hospitality that makes the country a haven of
congeniality and safety.
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