Portugal Pictures
Portugal Pictures - Coastline near Lisbon. Portugal is a country with a beautiful coastline and gentle landscapes. 30 minutes south of Lisbon - The Arrabida Peninsular is an area of beautiful hills and coast with a unique ecosystem.
Portugal Landscapes.
Portuguese Pictures - Gentle mountains near Melagaco in the Beautiful Minho region Portugal is a close neighbour of Spain, but the countryside is much greener and the landscapes more gentle and harmonious.There are lovely nature reserves and fantastic woodland areas protected by the State. The woods near Coimbra and Sintra are particularly romantic. Beautiful places to meditate and enjoy the beauties of unspoilt natural environment. 
The Sintra National Park is a vast area of woodland and amazing rock formations - high above the Lisbon Coast. 
A River in Paredes de Coura - A waterfall and a tranquil safe place to swim. The Lovely warm weather in Portugal 2009 with temperatures around 28C means opportunities to swim until at least mid October.
The Rivers and the SeaIn Portugal you are also never too far away from the sea and its gentle breezes. The coastline is beautiful and the Atlantic is an ever present element in the lives of many people. The interior of Portugal is a gentle land with a timeless quality full of lovely towns with historic squares and churches.The wide rivers of Portugal flow from the mountains through the countryside to the Great Cities of the Coast. Lisbon on the Tajus. Porto on the Douro
Portugal Pictures -From the castle looking towards the sea with Lisbon spread below along the bank of its beautiful river. These great rivers of Portugal - The Tajus, The Douro, The Minho bring water to the land and full of activity. Lisbon is a city of arrivals and departures with great boats and yachts constantly in view. In the North The fertile valleys of Minho and Douro are full of agricultural production and vineyards are spread along the banks down to the waterside. Slow moving boats take the grapes to the great wine houses as they have for centuries. Tradition is an everyday part of Portuguese Life and Culture. Portuguese TownsPortugal has incredibly beautiful towns which perfectly compliment the natural landscape. Our favourites are Sintra near Lisbon - one of the most romantic destinations in the world and Ponte de Lima in the North which seems almost unchanged since Medieval days.
Sintra - A romantic jewel just outside Lisbon full of stunning Historic Gardens and Palaces
LisbonThe majority of people live in the Cities around Lisbon and Porto. these cities have tremendous character. Porto is serious and hardworking. Lisbon is relaxed open and feminine. Above all it is a city with a tremendous atmosphere. Full of wonderful details. The old districts are full of life and beautiful old houses often decorated with lovely characterful Lisbon Tiles. The streets of Lisbon with their trams and old fashioned shops are fascinating and curious. It seems as if the city was created to enjoy life.
Portugal Pictures Lisbon Streets - The 28 tram makes its way through the ancient districts of Lisbon. Joining elegant Estrella to the Moorish Alfama. The best way to take in the city and fall under it's spell. The CountrysideThe countryside of Portugal is dotted with thriving smaller communities each with a rich history and traditional customs. Many city dwellers return to these homelands during the summer months to take part in the festivities with family and friends. The countryside is brought alive in July and August with parties and music.
In Summer every town has a festival and people take to the streets to meet old friends and enjoy themselves in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. 
The River Minho in the summer evening light. Portugal is a country of beautiful landscapes. Tree filled Plains with ancient Hill top villages in the South. Gentle hills and Beautiful Rivers in the North. There is always a sense of peace and timelessness in the countryside of Portugal which contrasts with the stressful environments of the modern world. Life seems slow, unchanging. Activities that have gone on for centuries dominate peoples lives. Fishing, boat making, Grape cultivation. Portugal has strong traditions and deep culture, there is something special here that gets under your skin and keeps you coming back. Hard to explain like the emotion of Fado- Saudades - a longing and a nostalgia for things past....serenity, beauty, tranquility.
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