Portugal is known as the most budget-friendly destination in the continent of Europe. Although cost is part of the reason why this country is such a popular tourist destination, Portugal offers its visitors truly memorable experiences that keep them coming back for more. Portugal is a visual feast for the eyes. The country is garbed in beauty from its world heritage sites, beaches, countryside and vineyards. Portugal boasts of an impressive collection of libraries and museums. The National Library has been around since 1796 and holds 2.3 million volumes of books. The Museu da Marinha showcases glory days of the maritime industry.
Portugal is best described as unpretentious. The pace is relaxed and the people are friendly. Portuguese cuisine is generous with olive oil, spices, seafood and meat. Most tourists find the combination of seafood, meat and cheese in Portuguese dishes unusual yet delicious. Portugal is a wine capital. It is a leading producer of red and white wines. Like its European neighbors, drinking wine during and after meals is as common as drinking tea or coffee. Anyone will surely bom divertimento in Portugal. After all, Portugal is warm, beautiful and affordable – what more can any traveler ask for?