Portugal

Portugal is roughly a rectangle in shape; 561 km (350 miles) long and an average of 188 km (117 miles) wide. Its 88,550 sq. km (34,200 sq. miles) cover almost one seventh of the Iberian Peninsular, while Spain accounts for 510,000 sq. km (197,000 sq. miles) in comparison.

If Portugal’s 37ºN to 42º latitude shifted east to the Mediterranean, the country would stretch from the northern tip of Corsica down to Tunis in North Africa. In reality, its Atlantic position provides a much cooler climate, particularly in the north where a refreshing amount of rain falls during winter. Influenced by the Gulf Stream and the isobars circulating around North Africa, the climate in Portugal is simultaneously Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Most sporting activities are freely available in Portugal. The list is endless and includes walking, cycling, surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, fishing, sailing, swimming, mountain biking, rambling, horse-riding, hunting, bird-watching, skiing, tennis, etc..