Portugal by train

Portugal

These are the people who, in their seafaring past, discovered more of the world than you could imagine. Now it's your turn to return the favour. Pop into Portugal and you'll discover a country with superb beach resorts, magical towns and countryside rich with olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Along with finding World Heritage sites around every second corner, you'll also find remarkable value and one of Europe's most relaxed and attractive cities. Life is slower and simpler in Portugal with traditional folk festivals, music that would bring a tear to a glass eye and markets awash with fresh fish, fruit and flowers.

Not to be missed:

• The Fatima Sacred Religious Site
• And the Porto-Douro River
• Barialto in Lisbon is the only place for nightlife, if you want to party Portuguese style
• If you just want to chill out then the beaches of Cashcase are also worth a look