Portugal has it all and is flourishing as a holiday destination. Lisbon is hip and happening, attracting a lot of renewed interest now that the younger generation of Portuguese are coming up with surprising new initiatives.<\/p>\n
The Douro River forms the natural border between northern Portugal and the rest of the country. In the hinterland it feels like time stood still, here you can spend nights in cosy country-house hotels amidst beautiful nature. During the busy summer months it is not easy to find a stylish resort in Europe with a quiet location, with space and tranquillity, close to the sea. But if you travel to the farthest corners of the Portuguese coast or inland, there is a good chance that you will succeed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"