Portugal
Portugal remains one of the least traveled Western European countries due to its location to the west of Spain. For this reason, among others, the prices are noticeably lower than the rest of Europe and even in the middle of summer, other travelers may be harder to find. With beautiful Lisbon, the party hardy Agarve, educated Coimbra and sophisticated Porto to see, it's worth the side trip.
What to do
Portugal is one of the warmest nations in Europe and its many beaches are worth visiting. The typical tourist activities of windsurfing lessons, beach volleyball and lounging around in the bar are all available in Portugal.
Many travelers to Portugal end up spending their time in the countryside, sipping expensive wine and touring a part of Portugal that most don't even think to try to see. The Portuguese countryside is a relaxed and verdant destination that's full of vineyards and fields.
Getting there
Flights to Portugal are available from almost all of the major international carriers. No-frills airlines also shuttle passengers to Portugal from all over Europe and there are trains from Spain to Portugal.
Where to stay
Because of the relatively low volume of tourists through Portugal each year, the prices in the country haven't inflated to reflect the tourist hotspot that it would be if Spain didn't act as a geographical screen, filtering out many of the travelers in Barcelona and Madrid. Hotels in Portugal can be booked for less than most other destinations in Europe and hostels are widely available at an even bigger bargain.
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