Portugal belongs to Iberian Peninsula and share political border with Spain in the north and east. The coastal region of mainland and archipelagos is famous for its beach tourism and extends up to 943 km along the coast with some breath taking cliff coastlines in Algarve and Alentejo. Beach tourism in Portugal is famous during Spring and Summer. However because of the strong sun during Summer, people prefer to have their beach holidays in Portugal during Spring and in the beginning of Summer. But, if you have special sun protector then you can enjoy beach holidays both in Spring and Summer. Spring and Summer is the best time to do water sports and rural tourism in Portugal. People who prefer to surf, swim and fish or to do any other kind of water sport can visit any of the beaches in Portugal. So, Spring and Summer is the best time to go to Portugal for beach tourism.

Spring and the beginning of Summer is the right time for rural tourism in Portugal. Adventure Portuguese tourism include mountain climbing, tracking, biking upon the mountains rope climbing is good to do in Spring. Because of the Mediterranean climate condition, Summer will be so hot and dry. In terms of out door activities the best time to go to Portugal is Spring (May) and the beginning of summer (June - July).

There are people who love to visit historical sites and Museums. Historical tourism in Portugal can be done at any time of the year. Throughout Portugal one can visit several distinct type of Museums. So, it is a better travel plan to visit Museums during winter and can know more about culture and architecture in Portugal. Considering other European countries the winter is Portugal is too mild. Average low temperature in Winter is about 12ºC – 17º C. However, some people consider the best time to go to Portugal is Winter. Winter is considered as Off season and the hotel prices normally go down a lot than in Summer. Tourism in Portugal is for all seasons with different activities, so a travel don´t need to bother about the best time to go to Portugal. What one should do is to plan his holidays in Portugal in accord to the seasonal activities.

It is not fair to tie tourism in Portugal on the tail of Algarve and Alentejo. What Portuguese tourism package sellers are trying to do is to curtail the freedom of travels to some specific events. Tourists should know the various touristic options that are accessible for them throughout Portugal and that is actually their right. Holidays in Portugal is actually one of the flexible option and what a tourist should do is to plan his own holiday program. Portugal is one of the smallest country in Europe, where a tourist can travel throughout the country with the help of public transport system.

When it comes to travel expenses, you will come to know that tourism in Portugal is one of the affordable travel option in Europe. Actually the money you spend to buy holiday packages in Portugal is enough to visit several different places around Portugal. If you are a practical traveler, then what you should do is to compare the prices of hotels and flights by changing dates. Another advantage of holiday in Portugal is that hotels as well as transports always keep a European standard. This means that, it is not the “Star” of the hotel that provides quality of service.

For limited budget people, however, it is a better idea to move away from the commercialized touristic centers. For instance, if you want to visit the beaches in Algarve, you can search a hotel to stay some distance away from Algarve. This will highly cut the price of hotels and you can depend on public transport to reach there. Officially there are more than one hundred and fifty beaches that are scattered around Algarve. So you will find your resort somewhere around. At the same time you will find good and sunny beaches in the central and northern part of Portugal. You will have the same intense of sunlight and can do all the water sports in these beaches.

If you are interested in history then you can try the various possibilities of historical tourism in Portugal. Portugal is famous for its rich culture and architecture. You will find Pre-Roman, Roman, Gothic and Moorish architecture throughout Portugal. Historical tourism in Portugal will also flash the light to European culture and history.

Rural tourism in Portugal is something you can´t miss. Rural tourism in Portugal will provide you the opportunity to fall in love with nature and let you know more about wine and vineyards. Portugal is one of the biggest wine producer in Europe. For people who are looking to do some kind of adventure can also benefit from rural tourism. Tourism in Portugal especially in the remote villages is actually an incorporation of adventure and natural beauty. So, called holidays in Portugal packages are not enough to explore the country. Portuguese tourism provides various cheap means for tourists to know the country deeply.