Portugal is an unspoiled treasure, whose subtle allure and scenic beauty will steal your heart away. Lisbon offers all the excitement of a major capital, but retains its provincial charm. Its hillsides are landscaped with a profusion of multi-hued flowers, and the blue tiles decorating the city’s buildings gleam in the azure sky.
As you travel throughout this small and easily managed country, you’ll be thoroughly enchanted. Visit glorious palaces adorned with brilliant gardens. Explore medieval towns surrounded by high stonewalls. And discover the centuries-old fishing villages that dot the shimmering coast.
Portugal as a vacation destination for gay and lesbian vacationers:
While religion plays a substantial role in Portuguese life, gays and lesbians are not only accepted but also quite prominent. Increasingly, gay groups and communities are appearing throughout Portugal. There’s even a weekly gay radio broadcast. As a country with scenic coastlines, gorgeous landscapes and grand cultural centers, Portugal is quickly becoming a favorite destination for gays and lesbians.
The Gay Pride Festivals in Lisbon and Porto are major events, and the Lisbon Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is one of Europe’s best. Caparica Beach, located near Lisbon, may be Europe’s most beautiful gay beach. The best nightlife in Lisbon is in the Principe Real and Bairro Alto sections. With an abundance of museums and cutting-edge architecture throughout Lisbon, what’s not to love?
