Portugal Vacation Rentals and Rental By Owner

Capital-	Lisbon
Language Spoken-	Portuguese
Best Time to Visit-	Portugal is a year-round destination but summer is June through September.
Currency-	Euro
Must Eat-	Bacalhau, a dried, salted cod
Must Drink-	Port wine
Learn to Say-	"Como vai?" (How's it going?)
Life in Portugal-	When dining out in Portugal, the waiter may bring a small plate out as an appetizer. Even though you did not order this appetizer, you will be charged if you eat it. If you do not wish to pay for the appetizer, politely refuse. Otherwise, enjoy!

 
 

Portugal is an ideal vacation rental site for anyone who enjoys one or more of the following: famous beaches, ocean surfing, outdoor golfing, caves and caverns, colorful birds, huge fireworks, or an exciting nightlife. Any of those sound good to you? Then a Portugal vacation rental might be exactly what you’re looking for! This party-loving country holds many fairs and festivals throughout the year and they’ve got good reason to celebrate – they live in one of the best countries in the world!
 
Cascais, Portugal is a coastal fishing town that was once a tiny, fishing village. Now that same little fishing village has become a hugely popular vacation rental site and often has a peaceful harbor full of yachts. Nearby is a large chasm called Boca Inferno (Hell’s Mouth) that has proven to be a popular tourist attraction. And the surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and sailing in Cascais are unrivalled.
 
Madeira is an archipelago off the coast of Portugal that is world-renowned for its native wildlife population watching and its local wines. It’s also home to a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration that puts on the largest fireworks display in the world. You can get a bird’s eye view of the massive fireworks from Cabo Girão, one of the world’s highest ocean cliffs. The capital of the Madeira Islands is Funchal, a gorgeous port town that’s protected by a natural shelter.
 
Animal lovers should be sure and stop by the Formosa Lagoon in the southern region of Algarve. This blue lagoon is a nature preserve that’s home to hundreds of different species of birds. Near to the Formosa Lagoon is Faro, a popular tourist destination, and Albufeira, which is famous for its nightlife on "The Strip."
 
Finally, Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, hosts several famous monuments such as Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. And Sintra, also in the Lisbon area, is home to a royal palace and the remains of a Moorish castle.
 
With all of these options before you, there should be no doubt that a Portugal vacation rental is the perfect decision for you!