Why some destinations suddenly become highly desirable is a mystery that marketing and travel companies would love to understand. Often, a destination is launched into popularity by an event — like the World Cup or Olympics — while sometimes a county will become the next-best-thing through word of mouth among people looking for unique experiences in locations yet to be over-run by tourists.
Portugal is one of those magically understated countries that boasts plenty of stunning destinations relatively uncontaminated by tourist traps. What you get is a country offering first-class authentic experiences sans over-inflated prices. Intrigued?
Find out why Portugal is (in some cases, quite literally) on everyone’s lips for 2019. Moreover, discover how Tripwix can make your experience even more unique and special.
PRISTINE BEACHES
Most discerning travellers have — at the very least — heard of the Algarve, Portugal’s southern coastline, if not visited more than once. However, there is more to Portugal’s beaches than the prize-winning Algarve.
Why not visit Comporta to lounge among the sand dunes or enjoy private yoga classes, picnics and bicycle rides organised by our local ambassador? Or, maybe you should head to the Peniche-Nazaré coast to catch a wave or two with local ambassador Francisco Bessa who can also organise big wave jet ski surfing.
Click here to find out more about Tripwix’s recommendations for beach fun in Portugal.
FINE PORT AND OTHER WINES
Portugal is renowned as a wine producer, most famously for its port, Indeed, it produces a variety of fine red, white and rosé wines in a number of regions. However, nowhere is more famous for its wine and port production than the Douro Valley. One of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Douro Valley was demarcated as a wine region in 1756. It was also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. You can visit fully functioning wineries surrounded by rolling vineyards that have been around for centuries.
Tripwix’s Douro Valley ambassadors, Manuel and Teresa Lobo, are the perfect hosts for wine aficionados. Manuel is Head Winemaker at Quinta do Crasto winery bringing to the table a wealth of knowledge from his numerous wine-related degrees as well as years of first-hand experience. He and his wife can organise your transportation in a vintage wine truck, a personalised tour of the winery and secret picnics camouflaged by the vines, among other treats.
Make 2019 count by starting or adding to your own collection of fine wines under the guidance of a worldly connoisseur.
FAB FESTIVALS 2019
Judging by the number of national holidays Portugal celebrates, it’s not surprising there are many festivals throughout the country to be enjoyed. Click here for a list of the top festivals in Portugal for 2019. Contact us to find out how we can personalise your experience of these events.
HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF
Without a doubt, Portugal is a hole-in-one when it comes to golf. Once again, the country came top in the World Golf Awards for the fifth consecutive year, voted the World’s Best Golf Destination 2018, With more than 91 golf courses in Portugal, of which 66 are 18 or 27-hole, what other excuse do you need to visit Portugal? The Algarve boasts the largest number of golf courses in Portugal (44%), followed by the Greater Lisbon area (17.58%).
VISIT PORTUGAL! VISIT LISBON!
And, last but not least, Lisbon deserves its own mention. In recent years, Lisbon has continued to top the lists of the most trendy up-and-coming cities to visit. 2019 will be no exception. Besides its fairy-tale architecture in an array of pastel hues alongside steep, cobblestone hills, trams, secret stairways and leafy plazas hiding historic façades, it is buzzing with fabulous restaurants, fado houses and quirky bars for all tastes and budgets.
Tripwix’s local ambassador can tailor a host of itineraries and unique experiences for you and your group. Tell us what you love. Music? Theatre? Fine cuisine? History? All of the above? We can craft a special menu of activities just for you.
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