Portugal: Garden of Europe

Perched at the end of the Iberian Peninsula in the westernmost corner of Europe with only the Straits of Gibraltar to separate it from the African continent, Portugal has always been a land apart. It is a country rich in natural beauty, from its high mountain peaks to its plains of cork trees and dramatic Atlantic coastline; a people independent in spirit, proud followers of family and religious traditions. This fascinating guide reveals such aspects of Portugal as its Moorish heritage, its Gothic and Baroque architecture, the Age of Discovery, and tempting descriptions of its fine food and wine.