Portugal, Europe At Its Best
By: rwakefield

Portugal has became an independent country in 1143, and as a result, is amongst the most distinguished, and most historically rich countries in europe.

It is situated on the west of the Iberian Peninsula, and this Proximity to the atlantic was to make a serious impact on Portugal's cultural and economic development.

The portuguese dominated the Elizabethan age of exploration and established trading links with the the India and china. Because of this, Portugal became one of the wealthiest and politically powerful countries in the whole of europe.

Portugal has the natural advantage of a warm and sunny climate and contrasting geographic features which has made Portugal into one of the most popular locations for a quiet stay in a relaxing holiday villa. In addition to the many luxury vacation villas and apartments, Portugal offers a perfect environment for followers of golf and water sports.

Portugal is most assuredly a beautiful country to take a vacation.

If you are contemplating visiting portugal to take a vacation, here are a few interesting snippets of information that will add to your knowledge:

* Portugal is an excellent (though dear) hunting ground for antiques.
* Portugal is an easy place to lose your heart in.
* Portugal is a democratic republic ruled by the constitution of 1976.
* A victory over the Muslims at Ourique in 1139 is usually seen as the moment when Portugal graduated from a county into a kingdom.
* Portugal is geographically very diverse.
* Contrary to popular belief, Portugal is not a Mediterranean country, but an Atlantic nation, and it is proud of it, too.

A holiday in Portugal could be the most perfect holiday of your life.

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Roger Wakefield is a staff writer at: Villas in Portugal, (www.villaretreats.co.uk/villas-in-portugal.asp) offering a range of villas in the Algarve, Portugal and other European and Caribbean destinations.Why not indulge yourself with a memorable and scenic vacation at one of the captivating rental villas in portugal. You can find many of villas to chose from at 'luxury villas in portugal' www.villaretreats.co.uk/villas-in-portugal.asp

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