PORTUGAL is still a destination to look for as winter approaches. Many of the folks living in the isle of Britain are now looking forward to going to Portugal at this time of the year. As part of the Iberian Peninsula which is situated off the Mediterranean, Portugal has a very temperate climate all year round. Temperatures here tend to be cold and you’ll really need lots and lots of clothing but it is not as cold as it is in Britain where temperatures can be as low as -3 degrees Celsius. Even that, never use cottony fiber because cotton absorbs moisture. The resulting factor would be the wearer would get cold.

In fact, Portugal was recently awarded the third place among 20 places in the world to make money. So establish now your holiday home here in Portugal. There is lots of property developments here spread out in such plush subdivisions either along the Mediterranean coastline or up west. If you want to live in a mountain manor or mansion or estate or villa, then you can definitely have your own way. Just hire an architect and an interior designer so you can have the best house in Portugal. By best, I don’t mean the richest but best under your family’s purview. After all, one’s family is one’s wealth so settling your family under a very beautiful structure is one of the gifts that they’ll definitely cherish.

Portugal during winter is also ideal for honeymooners. They want to be left alone in the beaches although most beaches have 24 hour lifeguards whether you like it or not. But then again, these beaches are not usually crowded during Portugal, including the nudist ones. So booking oneself for a beach cottage is definitely not a problem during this part of the year.

Besides, these beaches in Portugal are very clean and very tidy to begin with. They are so stringent in quality and environmental concerns that even their tap water can be drunk. The European Union has a routinary inspection team which roves around the continent and inspects beach resorts. They then give out the blue flag accreditation to each beach, making it one of the best-selling beaches in the area.

And one of the most fascinating and fastest growing beaches in Portugal is in the Algarve region. In fact, Algarve has experienced the fastest growth in property sales. Another region in Portugal which has an equally stunning speed in growth is Tavira. These are all wine growing regions so the next time you drop by Portugal, always make sure to include either of Algarve or Tavira in your itinerary.

But if you want to venture out into the cities, then go to Lisbon. Whether it is summer, spring, fall or winter, Lisbon is as urban as it can be. It will always be a city full of magic and splendor in the Iberian Peninsula. Right now in the middle of autumn, Lisbon will be the site of the European Summit.