Portugal is much more than the charms of Lisbon and the beaches and golf courses of the Algarve, as enticing as they are to holiday-makers. As you will discover in the sumptuously illustrated pages of this guide, it is a land with a fascinating seafaring history, unspolit villages, fine wines, and some of Europe's most captivating scenery. This guide is also a perfect introduction to Portugal's maritime provinces, Madeira and the Azores.