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Portugal - touristic destination
Situated on the south-western tip of
the Iberian Peninsula, its geographic location along
the Atlantic coast soon determined its vocation to the
sea.
In 1415, the Portuguese set sail on
an epic voyage that would make them the first to discover
the ocean routes to India, Brazil, China and Japan,
and at the same time found settlements on the East and
West coasts of Africa.
Traces of this worldwide historic presence
may be seen as trademarks of the Portuguese genius.
The Portuguese language became one of the most widely
spoken in the world, and the Portuguese people were
privileged for being exposed to so many different civilisations.
The vast monumental, artistic and archeologic heritage
does witness not only the 850 years of history, of meetings
with distant cultures, but also the presence in the
territory of more ancient peoples (Celts, Suevians,
Visigoths, Romans and Arabs).
The natural advantages of a sunny country
with such diverse geographic features have turned Portugal
into a chosen destination for many holiday-makers, an
ideal place for practising water sports and playing
golf, offering modern tourism facilities, and quaint
and personalised means of accommodation, such as "turismo
de habitacao" (privately owned homes ranging from wonderful
farm-houses to manor-houses), "hot6s de charme" or "pousadas".
A member-country of the European Union
since 1986, Portugal currently enjoys a steady economic
growth. For centuries Portugal has kept his greatest
treasure: a renowned reputation of hospitality, that
makes the country a haven of congeniality and safety
Tourism Newsletters
Tourism Newsletter
nº 1 -- November 2004 (pdf)
Tourism Newsletter
nº 2
-- December 2004 (pdf)
Tourism Newsletter
nº 3
-- April 2005 (pdf)
Tourism Newsletter
nº 4 -- May 2005 (pdf)
Tourism Newsletter
nº 5 -- July 2005 (pdf)
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