SPAIN & PORTUGAL SECOND TIME DESTINATIONS


repeat Portugal on


Fall in love with Portugal all over again by selling a second-time visit, says Laura French


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f the sprawling golf resorts and gold-sand beaches of the Algarve are the first thing you picture when you think of Portugal, then you’re probably not alone.


But with wine routes, hiking


trails, adventure sports, epicurean delights and cultural treasures spread across its scenic landscapes, this diverse country conceals a horde of riches that


one visit doesn’t quite do justice. And from the volcanic calderas


of the Azores to the secluded coastal villages of Alentejo, there’s plenty to explore for repeat visitors wanting to get off the beaten track and delve a little deeper.


w BEACHES So they’ve been to: The Algarve How about: Alentejo


Sell it: With its cocktail of coastline, nightlife, culture and adventure, it doesn’t take a genius to see why the Algarve has become so popular over the last six decades. But those who only ever target here are missing a trick; just north lies the Alentejo, a sprawling region where heritage and gastronomy meet head-on with serene beaches and scenic


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