A personal view by Robin Dilley

Portugal is rightly renowned for the golden beaches and the superb golf courses of the Algarve - a package holiday haven well known to many British travellers.  But north of the crowded beaches is another country just waiting to be explored.

'Real Portugal' still remains largely undiscovered and offers individual travellers and Groups a chance to experience rugged coastlines, fantastic sea and river beaches, spectacular mountains, the famous vineyards of the Duoro valley, traditional  hilltop villages, historic cities and the hospitality of people who are proud of their inheritance and keen to show it off to inquisitive visitors.