{"id":23993,"date":"2019-10-31T10:14:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T10:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/portugalafora.com\/?p=23993"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:33:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T13:33:43","slug":"10-motivos-que-fazem-de-portugal-um-dos-melhores-destinos-do-mundo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/en\/10-motivos-que-fazem-de-portugal-um-dos-melhores-destinos-do-mundo\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons that make Portugal one of the best destinations in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and one of the main tourist destinations today. This is almost unanimous among publications specializing in tourism and is also common sense among professionals in the field. And the prominence that the country has received in tourism awards around the world also proves Portugal&#039;s tourist interest! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer tourism is no longer enough. We know that the Algarve is an area with beautiful beaches and that it attracts many tourists from all over the world, mostly in the summer. Visitors are increasingly demanding and want innovation, charisma, diversity and authenticity and the country is doing a good job and manages to have all of this. Today, we selected ten reasons that make Portugal win more and more fans around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Historical Legacy:<\/strong> Portugal is a small country, but full of history. There are many palaces, castles, forts, monuments and events that attract tourists who like history and architecture, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-700x463.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-1068x707.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-635x420.jpg 635w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lamego-santuario-nossa-senhora-dos-remedios-1080x715.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary, Lamego<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gastronomy:<\/strong> Diversity is how we can define Portuguese gastronomy. There is something for all tastes, from those who enjoy fish and seafood, to those who like meat with stronger and more robust seasonings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e.jpg 750w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cris-s-place-sugestao-do-chef-08d8e-748x420.jpg 748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portuguese gastronomy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portuguese: <\/strong>When the visitor arrives, they soon realize that the country&#039;s population (the Portuguese) are friendly, helpful and treat whoever arrives as if they were a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-1068x710.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-632x420.jpg 632w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Noite-1263x840.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Portuguese love to welcome and celebrate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Douro: <\/strong>If you like wine, it is a must-visit, as the region, in addition to being beautiful, has the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1206\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-500x589.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-700x824.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-768x905.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-869x1024.jpg 869w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-696x820.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-1068x1258.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vale-douro-357x420.jpg 357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The beauties of the Douro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Algarve:<\/strong> Several publications have praised the beauty of the region and highlight that the region has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This is because of the mix of cliffs, clear water and wild nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/praiadamnarinha.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/praiadamnarinha.jpg 660w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/praiadamnarinha-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/praiadamnarinha-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the hundreds of beaches in the Algarve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alentejo:<\/strong> there are immense golden plains with vineyards and olive plantations (the region produces a lot of olive oil) as well as monuments spread across the region also known for its gastronomy and famous rural tourism spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/alentejo-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The vast Alentejo plains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lisbon:<\/strong> is considered by tourism experts as one of the most <em>cool<\/em> of the world, with a mix of modernity, tradition, breathtaking places and the charisma of its residents. Ahhh and it is also known for its famous golden light, which the combination of its geography and the sunset makes it different from other places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-700x463.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-1068x707.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-635x420.jpg 635w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lisboa-eletrico-1269x840.jpg 1269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of Lisbon&#039;s trademarks, the cable car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serra da Estrela:<\/strong> It&#039;s a mountain range where it snows every year and for those who like winter sports and landscapes that look like something out of a movie, it&#039;s a must-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01.jpg 750w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/serra-da-estrela01-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the roads in Serra da Estrela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Islands:<\/strong> The Azores and Madeira Archipelago are very different. Madeira is the land of Cristiano Ronaldo and is famous for its gastronomy and its exuberant nature. The group of Azores islands is famous for its diversity: they have volcanoes, incredible lagoons, mountains, plains and cows, lots of cows. Some of the best cheeses in the country are produced on the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades.jpg 750w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/acores-setecidades-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the beauties of the Azores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditions:<\/strong> Portugal is a country that maintains its own, with many festivals, pilgrimages and popular culture that the Portuguese insist on maintaining among the new generations. Due to the country&#039;s small size, it is considered one of the richest in the world due to its active and diverse cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate.jpg 750w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate-500x239.jpg 500w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate-700x335.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/obidoschocolate-696x333.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the many festivals spread across the country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just ten reasons to visit Portugal. There are many more, of course. It depends on each person\u2019s taste and perception. Put Portugal on your destination list and come <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/portugalafora.com\/en\/passeios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"get to know Portugal Afora (opens in a new tab)\">meet Portugal Afora<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal \u00e9 um dos mais belos pa\u00edses do mundo e um dos principais destinos tur\u00edsticos da atualidade. 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