Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, like Rome, lies on seven hills. Located near the Tagus River, it offers unparalleled vistas. The wealth of monuments, churches and museums along its tree-lined avenues will fascinate even the casual student of history. Beautiful public gardens, squares with decorated pavements, and patterned tile walls form a pleasant vista of natural and artistic beauty as you tour the city. Stop in the superb shops, visit colorful markets and refresh yourself at one of the numerous sidewalk cafes.
The Algarve boasts more than 150 miles of superb beaches and averages more than 3,300 hours of sunshine per year. Its privileged location, facing south along the Atlantic, means its coast is entirely unpolluted and the summers are never too hot. Here you will find small coves with interesting rock formations interspersed with busy fishing ports, quaint villages, luxury hotels and tasteful villa communities. Play golf or tennis, go windsurfing, sailing, water skiing or just lie on the beach and soak up the sun.