Portugal vacation: Best of variety and value

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Portugal conjures up many different memories for many a holidaymaker …. nice beaches, rugged coast, great scenery and fascinating historical narratives.  Whether it's the Algarve, Madeira, the coast of Lisbon or Porto Santo, the great weather, family friendly hotels, modern facilities and a host of things to mean that every visitor has a great holiday here.

And now Portugal is also recognised as one of the best value destinations for 2011 in the Post Office ' holiday money report "with regard to the cost of living.  The report identifies ' hotspots ' vacation every year and predicts what destinations will be popular with tourists. So if you're looking for value for money while on vacation in 2011 predicts the report that Portugal is the place to go.  According to the report, restaurants and bars in Portugal have been cutting costs to encourage travellers back, plus the exchange rate is improved, resulting in a price-crash in Portugal.

So what Portugal has to offer?

The Algarve ...
A hotspot in Portugal and popular with the British for many years, the Algarve offers the ultimate sunny holiday abroad with golden sandy beaches and sunny weather.  The beaches here, sheltered by the rugged coastline, offer the perfect climate for sunbathing and swimming and are popular with families and couples.  The 300 days of sunshine per year that helps this area receives to make it a firm favourite with everyone who visits.  There is a great choice of resorts in the Algarve golf paradise that the beautiful seaside resorts Albufeira Vilamoura.

The Lisbon
Popular with the Portuguese people themsleves, holiday on the coast of Lisbon offer a completely different experience holidays in the Algarve.  Visit the city of Lisbon itself with its lively hospitable cosmopolitan atmosphere and medieval roots.  Or a trip to the coastal areas here as Estroil, Carcavelos beach, Cascais and the Costa de Caparica, popular with water sport enthusiasts, with miles of sandy beaches to choose from and some wonderful places to stay in.

Islands of Portugal: Madeira and Porto Santo
Madeira's warm summers and mild Winters make it a popular holiday destination throughout the year.  Although a small island, Madeira is full of lush, tropical vegitation and beautiful countryside, enjoyed by holidaymakers but especially couples or families.  Instead of a lively party resort Madeira brings sophistication and relaxation too much a holiday, although there are numerous water sports, hiking and other activities to involve must want you.  Funchal is the most popular spot on the island and where most of the package travel to madeira focus on.  Porto Santo, 40 km north of Madeira, is a small island but offers beautiful beaches, some great bars, cafes, museums and activities like water sports and golf.  Her only city Vila Baleira is typically Portuguese and is set against a backdrop of turquoise waters, beautiful beaches and whitewashed roofs.  A haven for outdoor types.

Hotels in Portugal ...
Holiday vacation offers many options for booking hotels in Portugal, here are some of our most popular:

Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura: 5 * hotel located in the Algarve, Vilamoura, Portugal.  All rooms have a balcony overlooking ocean or marina.  Vilamoura has fantastic golf courses, sandy beaches, a casino and the largest Yacht Harbour in Portugal. Click for deals for vacation to the Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura.

Auramar Beach Resort Hotel: 3 * hotel located in the Algarve, Albufeira, Portugal.  The hotel is located just a few metres from the beach, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  10 minutes from the town of Albufeira.  Click for deals for vacation to the Auramar Beach Resort Hotel

Reid's Palace Hotel Madeira: a luxurious 5 * hotel located in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.  Owned by Orient Express hotels and a member of the Leading Hotels of the world.  It offers the charm of the old world, attentive service and modern amenities.  Set in the subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  Click here for deals on holidays to Reid's Palace Hotel Madeira.

Portugal vacations at HolidayHoliday.co.uk
If this brief introduction to Portugal you thirst for more, visit our website at HolidayHoliday.co.uk and the use of our holiday search to find your ideal holiday to portugal.  Whether you're looking for last minute travel or summer sun our database of vacation deals is definitely can find something that suits you.

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