A perfect place for a holiday year-round, Portugal has over 850 kilometers of Atlantic coast beaches and gets 3000 hours of sunshine a year. Medieval castles, huge metropolises, and beautiful beaches make up this southern European country. Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean next-door to Spain. The Algarve’s beaches are major attractions with national cuisine such as the delicious salt cod and the delicacy of grilled sardines. see moresee less