From the stunning beaches of Algarve in south to the picturesque wine region in north, there are certainly loads of thrilling things to do in the never sleeping Portugal.

It boasts many of World Heritage sites of UNESCO, excellent cuisine, interesting nightlife, an extensive history, exhilarating nightlife and unique scenery.

The events and festivals in Portugal seems never ending with so many electrifying fiestas all through the year. In addition, the weather is excellent and the hospitality of the Portuguese makes tourists feel so welcome.

Portugal is one of the most popular countries in the world with families staying in holiday rentals. There are many superb holiday villas with swimming pools and self catering holiday apartments that can be rented as holiday accommodation in Portugal.

There are various places in Portugal, which you can visit including Alfama. It is one of the oldest quarters located in the capital of Lisbon. Narrow and winding medieval streets provide exclusive ways of this vicinity. There are some beautiful holiday apartments that can be rented here.

The ancient Alfama is a village within a city with tiny squares, whitewashed homes, wrought-iron balconies overloaded with drying laundry and flowerpots. In addition to Alfama, Douro Valley is the next best worth visiting place. The excellent part about this valley is its picturesque view of rivers and vineyards.

If you are searching for things to do in Portugal and you love beaches you should then head towards south to the extremely appealing Algarve district. Here there are superb beaches such as Praia da Rocha and some fabulous holiday villas.

It comprises three distinct cities and various quaint villages and towns. This region of Portugal skirts the Atlantic’s edge and offers endless entertainment and a good choice of water sports. Other beaches like Estroil coast beach, Madeira and Azores beaches are also very popular with tourists staying in holiday rentals.

When on holiday in Portugal many tourists visit the Tore De Belem, Conimnbriga Ruins, Convent of Christ in Tomar and Igreja de Sao Rouge. Tore De Belem is the UNESCO world heritage site that is situated on banks of the Tagus River.

It is a unique and attractive monument and the distinct shape of tower is defined by sky and water offering a gorgeous vision. On the other hand, Conimnbriga Ruins takes you back to the lives of Romans, as the Greek mythological typescripts are portrayed and are viewable on the old houses and streets along the courtyards packed with vibrant mosaics.

Shopping in Portugal will definitely be a cherished experience. Different types of items are available in Portugal including the traditional handicrafts that can be bought as souvenirs. Better still many of the shops offer shoppers great bargains.

The combination of good weather, superb food and warm and friendly locals make Portugal a great place for a vacation. Many families come to Portugal on self catering holidays. They are attracted by the superb villas and great value self catering holiday apartments. It is no surprise that there are so many good holiday homes to rent in Portugal.