The history of the country, and her cultural influences, is as rich as her natural landscape is diverse. Portugal was once, of course, a great Empire, colonising large parts of Africa, China, America and Malaysia. Gold from Brazil provided for magnificent Baroque buildings and gilded alter carvings. Exotic fruits and oriental spices changed gastronomic traditions forever, and Oporto and Lisbon are awash with memories of the great explorers, Prince Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama.But Portugal was colonised too and there is also a surprising variety of architectural sites, reflecting a succession of occupying civilisations from the Ibero-Celts to the Christian reconquest. Romanesque temples, Baroque castles and numerous hidden churches all bear witness to a colourful past, as do ordinary village houses adorned with beautiful azulejo tiles and topped with Moorish-style chimney pots.
Self-guided walking
7 nights,
single centre
Level: 2
Moderate
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Self-guided walking
7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 1+
Leisurely plus
Headwater
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Self-guided walking
8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 2+
Moderate plus
Headwater
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Self-guided pilgrimage
14 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 2
Moderate
Printed route
directions
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