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Portugal: Big Small Destination

If someone asks me to advise him on a part of the world which is small yet encompasses plethora of wonderful destinations, I name Portugal. This country offers fabulous places to visit. The capital Lisbon itself is a sensational beauty—you cannot ignore its grandeur that it inculcates front the seven hills over which it spreads. You would definitely accept Lisbon as the Europe's most pleasant and affordable city. Magnificent architecture, diverse mass of people, palatable and variety cuisines and thrilling nightlife are the hallmarks of Portuguese life.

Portugal possesses variety of attractions for the tourists. Beautifully restored towns nicely preserved old heritages make this country full of interesting elements. The cities like Evora, Batalha and Alcoaca feature some of the UNESCO's world heritage sites which people with archeological interest do visit. You have many a things to explore about the monuments here in these cities of Portugal. And for seeing the natural beauty you can head towards the Minho, Lima, and Douro valley. Minho valley is famous for its green luxury and Douro valley stuns you with its gorges.

Oporto, located at the end of Douro valley is a seafront area which is famous for its port wine. And for more beach fun you have Algarve coast that offers splendid stretches of sandy platforms to enjoy. Your mind will get quite a deep relaxation of mind and body in this region of the country. And as for transportation, probably, Portugal is the cheapest European country. Accommodation is also quite affordable. Hotels in Portugal are equipped with all sorts of luxury.

 
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Portugal raises $1.34B in successful bond auction (USA Today)
Financially troubled Portugal raised 990 million euros ($1.34 billion) Wednesday in a key bond auction that had more bids than bonds available, suggesting the government's austerity plan is easing market concerns about the country's ability to pay off its high debts.

Successful Bond Auction Shows Confidence Returning in Portugal (New York Times)
A week after announcing its austerity plan, Portugal sold more bonds than initially planned Wednesday, and at a lower borrowing cost.

Portugal sells $1.34 billion worth of bonds (AP via Yahoo! News)
Financially troubled Portugal raised euro990 million ($1.34 billion) Wednesday in a key bond auction that had more bids than bonds available, suggesting the government's austerity plan is easing market concerns about the country's ability to pay off its high debts.