A Holiday in Portugal

Portugal has a great deal to offer the European traveller, and the chilly winter month of February is a great time to visit, avoiding the peak tourist season. Here''s a quick rundown of some of Portugal''s best loved spots.

Enjoy sampling Porto''s marvellous range of speciality Port wine. The exportation of this fortified wine is the city''s major trade, and it certainly lives up to its reputation. To add to the pleasure of your stay, Porto hotels also have a great reputation for offering their guests an exceptionally warm welcome.

Roman temples, medieval city walls and Moorish architecture: Evora is a destination calling all history buffs. If you want a little more than history, however, be sure to plan your visit over the last ten days of June when you will witness the Fiero di Sao Joao - a celebration of all things folkloric.

In Biarro Alto you will find fine examples of architecture belonging to a slightly more modern era. This 17th century city is a wonderful place to wander, soaking up the atmosphere and pausing to enjoy a cup of steaming Portuguese coffee and the odd cup of homemade ice-cream.

The birth place of Byron''s ''Childe Harolde''s Pilgrimage'', Sintra is an unmissable destination for culture vultures and low key holiday makers alike. Sintra is also one of Portugal''s greenest cities, with many almost tropical gardens for visitors to enjoy.

The monastery in Tibaes is one of the finest and most atmospheric within the whole of Europe. Renovation continues, but the monastery remains a haven of peace and tranquility. Spend a few hours exploring the dramatic architecture and discovering more about Tibaes'' rich history, then take time to chill out in the beautiful monastic gardens, enjoying the late afternoon sunshine.

For something a little more adventurous, Serra de Estrela is the place for you. Here you will find some of Portugal''s most impressive trekking routes, through the tallest mountain areas of the country. The local villages and hamlets adorning the hills provide plenty of charming accommodation solutions if you want to stretch your journey over a few days.

For the best of Portuguese nightlife, nowhere compares to the sights and sounds of the capital after dark. Lisbon''s best night time haunts are mostly around the Biarro Alto area. Beer connoisseurs, wine drinkers and liqueur lovers will all find something to satisfy their thirst down Biarro Alto''s charming streets, with plenty of sumptuous snacks to soak up the booze as you go.

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Caron Kristan is a professional writer providing information on travel and lodgings, at Octopustravel.com you can book into Porto hotels.

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