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Holiday apartments, homes and villas (2)

Algarve (0)
Costa de Lisboa (2) Costa de Prata (Silver Coast), Costa do Estoril
Lisbon (0)
Madeira (0)

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Portugal

We offer a range of holiday apartments, homes and villas across Portugal by putting you directly in touch with their owners. Whether you fancy a panoramic view or bustling city apartment, we have properties of the highest quality that cater for couples, families and groups.

Why choose a holiday home in Portugal?

What is found in Portugal?

Where is Portugal?

Portugal is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east.

The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

PORTUGAL featured regions and islands:

Algarve

Among all regions of Portugal, the Algarve is known for its long stretching golden beaches. The Algarve invites visitors all year round. Other attractions in the regions include castles, rivers, fishing villages and its local gastronomy.

Albufeira (0), Caravoeiro (0), Lagoa region (0), Lagos region (0), Loule region (0), Portimao region (0), Tavira region (0), Vila Do Bispo region (0)

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Costa de Lisboa (Costa de Prata and Costa do Estoril)

The capital city Lisbon falls in this region. This region is quite rich. The cuisine of this region features mainly fish dishes that include clams, bass, swordfish and oysters. Chesses made of goat and sheep milk is also a specialty in this region. Almost all types of authentic Portuguese dishes can be tasted in Lisbon.

Costa de Prata or the Silver Coast is the region in Portugal which has a reputation for its architectural splendor and places of religious and historic interest. Coimbra, Leira and Aveiro are some of the important cities of this regions. The regional delicacies feature fresh fish dishes like eel soups and roasted pig.

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Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and of the Lisboa region. It is also the largest city of Portugal. It became the capital city in 1255 after Lisbon received its first Foral in 1179. It is also the seat of the district of Lisbon. The city, regarded as the wealthiest town in Portugal, became the European hub of commerce with the Far East in the 16th century, which is marked as the golden age for Lisbon. As the capital city, Lisbon is the economic center of Portugal.

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Madeira

The Island of Madeira is well known for its scenic beauty. It overlooks the warm blue water of the Atlantic Ocean. The lush greenery of Madeira adds to its beauty. With its innumerable attractions and breathtaking landscape Madeira is becoming more popular annually.

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Portugal
Featured properties

3 Bedroom townhouse

Costa de Prata, Costa de Lisboa, Portugal

Ref: PRT2001

£250 - £550 per week

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

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4 Bedroom villa with private pool

Costa de Prata, Costa de Lisboa, Portugal

Ref: PRT2002

£400 - £850 per week

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 8 + infant

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Getting to and around Portugal...

Airlines

The following carriers fly regularly to Portugal:

easyjet.com

ryanair.com

thomsonfly.com

britishairways.com

bmibaby

Car hire

Avis www.avis.co.uk

Hertz Europe www.hertz-europe.com

Trains

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Need to know about Portugal...

Time

Portugal is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Portugal is on the same time as the UK, 5 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and 11* hours behind Sydney.

*Adjusted for daylight saving time (DST) or summer time.

Public holidays in Portugal 2010

1 January - New Years's Day (Ano Novo)

2 April - Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)

4 April - Easter Sunday (Páscoa)

5 April - Easter Monday

25 April - Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade)

1 May - Labor Day (Dia do Trabalhador)

10 June - Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal)

15 August - Assumption (Assunção de Nossa Senhora)

5 October - Republic Day (Implantação da Repú blica)

1 November - All Saint's Day (Todos os Santos)

1 December - Restoration of Independence (restauração da Independência)

8 December - Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição Conception)

25 December - Christmas Day (Natal)

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