The diverse culture and destinations throughout Portugal are just some of the reasons visitors flock to this European seaside country every year. Located in the southwest of Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is home to more than 10.5 million people and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Within its borders, visitors can experience the historical influences of the Moorish people transposed against modern sensibilities.

Portuguese architecture, music, food, and the arts are steeped equally in historical and contemporary inspiration. Visitors will experience the evolution of the Portuguese culture as they walk through Moorish castles, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals, and Baroque buildings. Sampling local cuisine further exemplifies the unique diversity of the Portuguese people, as each region draws on its location to showcase its foods and drinks. And, the music, literature, and art of the country highlight the long history of the region. Gothic-era painting sits alongside artwork from the modernism movement; fado music combines with hip hop sounds; and the words of 12th century troubadours are juxtaposed with contemporary poets and novelists such as Nobel Prize winning writer, Jose Saramago.