Portugal is a very charming and welcoming country. It stretches along the Atlantic coast and has beautiful beaches and historic towns especially in the region of the Algarve. The country has maintained its hinterland, with its wild life and beautiful landscapes. Portuguese culture and its ancient history (Manueline style), with it rich cultural significance is reflected everywhere.
In the first part of this document we will study the geography of the territory as well as its climate and hydrography. In the second part, we will examine the human elements, consisting of the history, economic policy, customs and religion, transportation routes and tourism in Portugal. Finally, in the third part, we will analyze the elements of tourism: the cultural, natural and sporting opportunities, beach-activities and sports, welfare, business tourism and sustainable tourism.
[...] However, the Atlantic Sea north of Portugal is very choppy, and is therefore does not favor the establishment of resorts along the adjoining coast. However on the Costa Verde, there are 200km of sandy beaches. South of the Costa Verde, there is the Costa de Prata, with the city of Nazareth. It started as a fishing village, which has now become a popular tourist attraction with rolling beaches and beautiful resorts. The tourists are mostly families and people interested in sports. [...]
[...] Manueline architecture is visible throughout the country; Portugal has made a genuine national art of the tile and the panels that typify the architecture Portugal is also known for its Baroque architecture Communication Channels It is very easy to travel from France to Portugal. There are direct flights throughout the year, especially in summer. It is also possible to reach Portugal by road, but the journey from France to Portugal is long and arduous owing to bad roads, and careless drivers. [...]
[...] Labor is cheap in Portugal and the country has attracted many foreign investors because of this. Foreign investment has contributed to the growth in the economy. The unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Europe ( 7.2 But despite the reforms, the peasantry can have not been able to achieve a respectable standard of living. The commodities Portugal exports include cereals, olives, citrus fruits, honey, and wine. The textile industry is responsible for one third of jobs in secondary industries, but Portuguese economy is still fragile. [...]
[...] This beautiful city surrounded by ramparts, has also retained its old world charm. It also has a Maritime Museum which is worth a visit. Moreover, it is a resort well equipped, with nice beaches where you can practice water sports, and a rugged backcountry Health and welfare The Caldas de Monchique is a famous Portuguese resort that provides health services. However, health tourism was not particularly encouraged in Portugal Business tourism Business tourism is quite developed in the city of Lisbon, especially in the [...]
[...] Landforms and vegetation Portugal is a mountainous region, particularly north of the Tagus, with the Estrela Mountain which rises to 2000m above sea level. It also consists of a plain with low lying areas and the sandy beaches of the Tagus. In the North of the Tagus, there are national parks and lakes. Algarve in the south is marked by many beaches and coves. The country is also rich in flora and Fauna with a number of forests on the territory. [...]
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