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Portugal was once a nation of great seafaring voyages of discover. Today tourists are discovering this land of rich culture and traditions.

Lisbon-capital city, a cosmopolitan mixture of old and new

Obidos- whitewashed village enclosed by 14th century walls

Alcobaca- Portugal's largest church

Batalha- limestone monastery, a Gothic masterpiece

Fatima- devotional shrine, international pilgrimage destination

Oporto- the second city, gateway to the port wine region

Viana do Castelo- the north's premier festival city

Alentejo- great plains area with cork trees, marble and castles

Algarve- beaches and resorts, popular year round

Cape St Vincent- windswept southwest corner of Europe

Madeira- "the floating garden" in the Atlantic ocean

Azores- spectacular volcanic scenery on remote islands