Best Resorts in Portugal

Resorts in Portugal : Portugal is the westernmost and sunniest country in Europe. The unique color, pleasant climate and good ecology make it a favorite vacation spot for tourists from all over the world. It is a pleasure to come back here again and again, at any time of the year. In Portugal, every time you can discover something new for yourself and your loved ones, get a charge of vivacity and health.

The resort towns of Portugal warmly welcome tourists with the sun, comfortable hotels, unique cuisine and excellent wines. The ocean coast of Portugal stretches for almost 1800 kilometers and is famous for its huge number of clean beaches, many of which are marked with blue flags for quality. However, holidays in Portugal are not only beaches, but also skiing and treatment on the waters.

What are the most popular resorts in Portugal?

Beach Resorts in Portugal

The beaches of Portugal are so diverse that they will satisfy any request. Whether you love unspoiled nature or comfortable accommodations, whether you just like to lie in the sun or enjoy active sports, there is always a place in Portugal to suit your taste.

The most luxurious are the beaches of the southern province of Algarve, stretching for 150 kilometers from east to west. The tourist season here lasts all year round. In the western part of the coast, lovers of rocky beaches rest, in the eastern part – those who prefer sandy ones. The centers of attraction for tourists are the cities of Portimão with the Praia de Rocha beach and Albufeia with the Praia dos Barcos beach. Here you can find a lot of activities and entertainment besides the beach – go to the old town, go shopping, join the local cuisine, meet the fishermen. If you are interested in the resorts of Portugal, the Algarve should definitely be considered as an option.

The surroundings of Lisbon will delight those who love metropolitan life. The beach season here opens in the summer on the “Lisbon Riviera” Costa do Sol, which is a whole strip of resorts. One of the most beautiful beaches near the Portuguese capital is Guincho, where world windsurfing championships are held. This is a place for those who love sports and vibrant spectacles. The two quietest beaches near Lisbon are Portinho da Arrábida and Coellos, ideal for swimming and relaxing. Nudists can recommend Meku beach, which is considered one of the cleanest and least crowded.

Describing the resorts of Portugal, Madeira Island should be mentioned separately. The beaches here are small, sandy and very clean. Around them you can find a lot of interesting things. Nature lovers will be attracted by eucalyptus groves, extinct volcanoes and waterfalls, athletes will be attracted by the opportunity to go diving and windsurfing, play golf and tennis, and ride horses.

In autumn, the hunting and fishing season opens on the island. The best in Madeira is the artificial beach of Calheta, covered with sand from Morocco and the continental part of Portugal. It is protected by a long breakwater and allows swimming in almost any wind.

The seaside resorts of Portugal are an opportunity to go diving. Divers all over the world love the Azores. Especially popular are the beaches of Pico Island, from which you can go on an underwater journey to meet whales, dolphins, parrot fish and other marine life.

Thermal Spas in Portugal

There are several dozens of thermal resorts in Portugal. The most famous and favorite among Russian tourists are Chaves, Geres and Caldas de Saude.

Chaves has been known since ancient Rome. Local thermal waters help in the treatment and prevention of obesity and diabetes, hypertension, diseases of the digestive system. The Romans did not ignore the similar beneficial properties of the thermal waters of Geres. Caldas de Saude became a real resort in the middle of the century before last. He specializes in musculoskeletal and respiratory diseases. According to those who travel to the thermal resorts of Portugal constantly, the very picturesqueness of these places, clean air and pleasant environment make you simply forget about any illnesses.

You can bring a piece of Portugal in the form of cosmetic and medicinal products based on thermal waters from a local resort with you to prolong your well-being and good memories, and please your loved ones with pleasant and useful souvenirs.

Ski resorts in Portugal

Portugal is actively developing its ski resorts, which are distinguished by their accessibility for middle-class people, while providing all their guests with a high level of comfort. Numerous ski slopes are laid on the slopes of the Sierra da Estrela ridge. Here you can find conditions for skiing and snowboarding at any level of training. Alpine skiing in Portugal is easy and convenient for the whole family to master. Professionals should pay attention to the artificial slope Mantegitas. Popular ski resorts include Vodafone Ski Resort in the municipality of Seia and Hotel Serra da Estrela in the municipality of Covilhã. If you enjoy any of the Portuguese ski resorts, you can return here during the warmer months to paragliding.