Portugal Tops The Awards

Portugal has been receiving a lot of international awards in the past few months and is a great destination for meetings and events.  Take a quick look at the accolades …

Best European Country by readers of USA TODAY

“Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.”

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Number one country to travel to in 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine (Spanish Edition)

“The Portuguese night, the tastiest coffees, the delight of fado, the cataplana or cod, wines … Portugal has remained true to its history and is deep into modernity.”

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Porto as best European destination by European Consumers Choice

“Porto is exceptional. In more ways than one. Elected Best European Destination 2014 by the european citizens, Porto, the “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city) is history, is architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries.”

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10 of the world’s most underrated cities by CNN

“Lisbon is full of character and flanked by beautiful, un-crowded beaches, making it a good alternative to the touristy Algarve.”

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World’s top 20 places for the good life by The Telegraph

“Pretty Porto is a gourmet delight, serving everything from caldo verde, prince of cabbage soups, to spicy sausage dishes. All can be washed down by the wines of the Douro valley.”

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