Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain.

Tourism: The tourist industry is one of the most important sectors of the Portuguese economy. Around 11 million tourists visit Portugal every year making it a leading international tourist destination, in 15th place.

Major Attractions:-
Beaches - Small unknown coves, beaches hidden behind extensive sand dunes or large expanses of golden sand in the major tourist centres make the Algarve a firm favorite with sun seekers.
Cities - Lisbon and Oporto are popular destinations for a short break. Both can be explored on foot and offer a wealth of history.
Golf - The Algarve is one of Europe's main golf destinations with many world class courses and was elected "World Golf Destination of the Year" by the International Golf Travel Awards in 1999

Nightlife: There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the cities. On the Algarve entertainment varies from resort to resort with Albuferia being the most lively.

Madeira :
Known as the floating garden this small Atlantic island is located 400 miles west of Morrocco with a subtropical climate that offers warm sunshine all year round. The island appeals to nature lovers and walkers and attracts a fairly upmarket clientle. Although there is only one beach on Madeira, a six mile strech of sand at Porto Santo most hotels have swimming pools or access to the sea