Portugal’s long Atlantic coastline means white sand beaches, rugged cliffs, fishing villages, surfing waves, and fresh seafood. For adventure travelers, there’s mountain biking, rock climbing, surfing the waves at Nazaré, as well as rafting and canoeing on Portugal’s rivers. The country’s cuisine, from grilled fish and meats, local olive oils, table wines, Port, Madeira, to the delicious pastel de nata, is another Portugal attraction.

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