Readers of prestigious magazine "USA TODAY" have elected Portugal as THE best European destination.
According to readers it was Portugal's "cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore" that appealed most to visitors, along with it's excellent beaches and Fado music.
Italy came 2nd whilst the UK was 5th. The top 10 can be viewed here
The award comes after a fatastic year for Portuguese tourism as the country continues to gain international recognition as a quality destination for all ages.
The Portugal Holiday Destinations team have been offering Luxury Villas for Holiday Rental on Portugal's Silver Coast for over 10 years. They were proud to be chosen as UEFA's official Villa Rental partner for the Euro 2004 championships and also to provide accommodation for the BBC during the same tournament. Kevin, Toni and Richard have all lived in the country for over 20 years and have a wealth of experience to share with potential investors, tourists or expats. If you feel we can be of any help please leave a comment or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.