Traveling to Lose the Misery

The north of Portugal is dominated by the city of Porto in the Douro Litoral. The Douro River winds its way on its long, winding path until its confluence with the Atlantic through mountains and narrow gorges. Unforgettable is a beautiful boat ride along its banks. Here are the estates of Port wine producers are set in the terraced vineyards and beteiben its vineyards. North of Porto up to the border extends to revive a green area, charming towns and villages in the coastal strip. The north of Portugal is a natural paradise that is perfect for mountain climbing, canoeing or relaxing in a hot spring resort, such as Chaves, is suitable.
In the northwestern part of Portugal you will find lush vegetation and historic buildings. This was the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques, the beginning of the 12th Century was born, from here he expanded gradually during the Christian reconquest of the country from his kingdom to the south. The genome of a distant past is present everywhere.
In the area there are many excellent goods and mansions with coats of arms, the rent today Holiday homes to tourists. Guests enjoy here the aristocratic tradition of hospitality.

The Portuguese island of Madeira is situated about 1,000 miles southwest of Lisbon in the Atlantic Ocean. It belongs to the smaller island of Porto Santo in an archipelago that forms the autonomous region of Madeira. The Pico Ruivo is 1862 meters the highest mountain on the island. The coast of Madeira is steep and rocky. The mountains are forested in some cases considerably. In Madeira, there are few beaches for swimming, but this is the green, mountainous island is a popular hiking destination. Your year-round mild climate draws on Madeira with a lush vegetation. Travel time of the year in Madeira. The capital of the island is Funchal, the airport is served throughout the year of holiday flights.
exuberant attributes have always been travelers described the Ilha da Madeira, as “Island of Flowers” and “Island of Eternal Spring”. About two thirds of the island is a nature reserve. Landscapes and natural wonders are as unique as it is versatile: the bay of Funchal, quaint fishing villages, steep slopes of volcanic mountains with stonewalled terraced fields (poisos), deep canyons, valleys, waterfalls, irrigation channels (levadas), the service roads are also used today as a fascinating trails , adventurous Serpentinerstraßen on mountain slopes high above the sea, exotic and tropical flowers, plants and fruits. (more…)

This extends from mass tourism (yet) spared area of Portugal on the Atlantic coast of the Alentejo region and along the back country north of the Algarve. From the peaceful countryside south of Setubal is wide open plains with golden wheat fields.
If you drive for the first time through this area, which takes away the natural, wild beauty of the area once the first breath. taken without a guidebook in hand to have, you can easily see that here, many cultures have left their mark, evidence of the Romans and Greeks to the Arabs at the height of the Christians of the numerous medieval castles.
In the northwestern part of the region on the banks of the Tagus is surrounded by fertile farmland, on the bulls and horses graze, the city of Santarém. North-east of beautiful villages and small towns are on the so-called castles Itinerary: Nisa, Castelo de Vide, Marvao, Portalegre and Alter do Chao. (more…)

With Cabo da Roca, Portugal is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. While the north is rainy and cool, it becomes increasingly drier and warmer south, but never too hot. This is also the most beautiful beaches are found, which really meet any requirement. Each visitor has a different conception of the seaside and the beautiful beach. Here, in Portugal, however, each can find his dream beach. The south of Portugal is on the tourists somehow become a stepchild, but it also has its advantages. Precisely for this reason, the landscape and the vegetation looks wild and untouched. If you drive to this region, where the breath stops at the beauty and wildness of this area. Many people have left their distinct marks drawn in the History of Portugal throughout the country, or for a longer time are lingers. The visitor encounters at every turn in castles and palaces, whose origin lies in the Middle Ages. These are the first impressions that accompany the Portugal holiday. Further south is dwindling forests, the area is flat, the people and their (more…)