Welcome to Anchors Aweigh Portugal.

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Here we will share with you information and photos of  places to explore in Portugal.

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Sitting on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is a coastal country in SW Europe. It has a land border with Spain to the north and west. In addition to the mainland, Portugal lays claim to two autonomous regions; Maderia and the Azores, both in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Tourism is important to Portugal, with major tourist draws including Lisbon, Porto, Cascais, the Algarve and Maderia. Portugal enjoys a warm southern Europe climate, although cooler winds coming off the Atlantic offer some respite to hot days.

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Portugal is well known for two alcoholic drinks, Port and Ginjinha, both worth trying. The go-to sweet treat is the Pastel de Nata, best washed down with a strong coffee. Manteigaria in Lisbon's Time Out Market serves the best Pastel de Nata, slightly warm with their signature buttery pastry and creamy custard filling. Delicious.

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