There are ample opportunities for a wide range of outdoor pursuits from golf to water sports and everything in between.
- You can develop a more innovative and entrepreneurial culture in the travel sector by using the potential of the Portuguese tourism and hospitality network.
- You can work in partnership with accelerators and incubators in order to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism industry.
- Your tourism project can apply for special tourism funding.
| WORLD’S BEST | |
|---|---|
| PORTUGAL | World’s Leading Destination 2018, 2017 Europe’s Leading Destination 2019, 2018, 2017 World’s Best Golf Destination 2013 Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2019 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 Europe’s Leading Tourism Development Project 201 |
| Quinta da Bela Vista | Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2019 |
| Lisbon Cruise Port | Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2019 |
| Dunas Douradas Beach Club | Europe’s Leading Resort Villas 2019 |
| Conrad Algarve | Europe’s Leading Luxury Lifestyle Resort 2019 |
| EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel | Europe’s Leading Luxury Business 2019 |
| Monte Santo Resort | Europe’s Most Romantic Resort 2019 |
| Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa | Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2019 |
Sun & Sea:
Daily average of 7.7 hours of sunlight
Mild Climate in Europe and 850K of Sandy Beaches (that attract 90% of all international tourists)
314 distinguished quality beach zones
209 beaches awarded “Beach access, Beach for all”
2.600km of coast line (including islands)
Culture:
800 national monuments
2,500 buildings classified as having public interest´
#1 Lisbon is the World’s Leading City Break Destination
#15 UNESCO World Heritage sites plus 3 Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and 36 protected areas (occupying 23% of the total area of the country)
Sports:
#1 Portugal is the World’s Best Golf Destination 2018, with 91 golf courses in the entire country – for the 5th consecutive year: 2014/2015/2016/2017/2018.
Biggest waves in the world to surf (Nazaré)
Diversity of landscapes for cycling and walking