Situated on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula, its geographic location along the Atlantic coast ensured that this Country's history is deeply rooted in sailing and voyages of discovery.

Theywere the first to discover the ocean routes to India, Brazil, China and Japan, and at the same time founded settlements on the east and west coasts of Africa.

Traces of this worldwide historic presence may be seen as trademarks of the Portuguese genius. The Portuguese language became one of the most widely spoken in the world, and the Portuguese people were exposed to many varied civilizations and traces of this have influenced many towns and cities today.

The natural advantages of a sunny country with such diverse geographic features have turned Portugal into a chosen destination for many holidaymakers, an ideal place for practicing water sports and playing golf, offering modern tourism facilities, and quaint and personalized means of accommodation.

In fact golf, especially in the areas of the Algarve and Lisbon, has grown rapidly and made Portugal the leading golf destination in Europe; offerring some of the best courses in Europe at affordable prices.

Airports

International airports for the known golfing destinations are: Lisboa, Porto, Faro, and Funchal (Madeira),

Time

Portugal is exactly the same as the UK all the year round