Portugal
One of the most beautiful countries in Europe
Why visit Portugal this year?
Discovering Ile d'Yeu, this island furthest from the Vendée coast, is to immerse yourself in the authentic charm of a land of sailors and spend an intimate and exotic stay in the heart of incredible landscapes.
Experience the exoticism of Ile d'Yeu in complete privacy
Trust me ! Climb aboard a boat and reach this island that you can see on the horizon from the Vendée coast.
5,000 years ago, this nomadic land of 23 km² set down its suitcases 17 km from the Vendée coast. Which makes it the furthest island from the French Atlantic coast.
Today, the crossing lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on your port of departure. Thank God, the first sailing boats requiring 11 hours of crossing in favorable weather are part of those anecdotes from the past to be told with friends.
The island in a few figures ...
Area
With an area of 92,212 km², the
Portugal is almost 5 times is less
extent than its neighboring country, Spain
Traditional food
If you go to Portugal, impossible not to taste the famous Bacalhao (cod gratin) or the Pastel de Nata (small crispy and melting flan)
Temperature
Hot and dry from May to October, the climate is on the other hand cooler, and marked by periods of rain in winter.
Population
In 2021, nearly 10
million 33 thousand inhabitants in Portugal
Our favorite
If you have 48 hours ahead of you, take the plane and head for Lisbon for a city break le time for a weekend. See the capital Portugese like you've never seen!
Ideas for exploring in Portugal
Lisbon, the capital !
Capital of Portugal, Lisbon will enchant you with its vibrant atmosphere and bustling streets full of entertainment. Don't forget not to take the famous yellow tram that takes you will allow to move easily around the city. Now it's up to you to discover the secrets of this city Portugese.
Port,and its tasting cellars!
Elected "best European destination" in 2017 and 2022, the northern capital is full of more or less secret treasures. Going from discovery to discovery: between the cellars of Vila de Gaia, the beaches and the fish restaurants of Matosinhos, the museums, the traditional shops, the fooding or more gastronomic addresses, the guest houses and other charming hotels, there is really what to take care of
faro,history !
Capital of the Algarve, the city of Faro is endowed with an important cultural and natural heritage. Its historic district is home to a cathedral gothic, the Paço Episcopal Palace and the Arco da Vila decorative gate. It is also very popular with backpackers who pass by during their roadtrip, to enjoy the sea and the calm of this southern region.
Alcochete, at 30minutes only from Lisbon
At the end of the Vasco da Gama bridge, discover Alcochete, between a nature reserve and a breathtaking view of Lisbon. This small fishing village has retained its calm and authenticity, with its meadows where cows, sheep and goats graze, its mill and its promenade by the ocean. Its houses are typically white, underlined with yellow, blue or red, as on postcards, and its church overlooks the Tagus and the pier.
Tomar, former seat of the Order of the Templars
Tomar cultivates a particular charm, linked to its architectural treasures, such as the Convento de Cristo, one of the most important Renaissance works in Portugal, or the Charola, singulière
circular church. And every four years, the city lives to the rhythm of the Festa dos Tabuleiros and its extraordinary parade of young girls all dressed in white, carrying on their heads a tray laden with loaves of bread and ears of wheat._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_