The first two countries to qualify聽for the UEFA Euro 2016 are Portugal and Wales! So it’s going to be Portugal Vs Wales in the first semi-final match to be played today (6th of July) and I bet you can feel the excitement too. These two countries have very lovely destinations for fun seeking travelers. 馃槈 Lets take a look at some of these destinations and maybe we could help you decide where your next fun trip would be, Portugal or聽Wales?
Portugal
Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain and the Atlantic Ocean.聽Portugal is one of Europe鈥檚 most visited countries due to its blissful atmosphere, affordable travel costs and lovely聽attractions.
- Find cheap flights to Portugal聽on Travelstart.
脡vora
The charming city of 脡vora is the capital of Portugal’s south-central Alentejo region. 脡vora聽was a significant center for both trade and religion, in the city’s historic center stands the ancient Roman Temple of 脡vora also refereed to as聽the Temple of Diana.
Roman Temple of Diana (Source: Instagram聽patriciaserrado)
Beautiful sites of Evora (Source: Instagram, rbrando83)
Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal’s capital city perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean聽and has on of聽the mildest climates in Europe.聽Lisbon enchants travelers with its white-bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy-going charm that makes it a popular year-round destination.
The Jer贸nimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery (Source: Instagram, sarahgotx)
Beautiful sites of Lisbon (Source: Instagram, rjanderson94)
The Algarve
The Algarve is Portugal鈥檚 southernmost region, known for its sunny Mediterranean climate and its beach and golf resorts. Its a beatiful destination with whitewashed fishing villages on low cliffs overlooking sandy coves,聽then聽the聽central coast between Lagos and Faro is lined with villas, hotels, bars and restaurants.
Beach at Lagos, Portugal (Source: aureliestory)
The Algave, Portugal (Source: Instagram, mollyroseeee94)
Wales
Wales is a country in southwest of Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive language and Celtic culture.
- Find cheap flights to Wales on Travelstart.
Cardiff
With its splendid castle, arcades and historic buildings, it’s a city that’s well worth聽the visit!
Cardiff Castle, Wales (Source: Instagram, union_jack_boy)
Cardiff sky shot (Source: Instagram, ld444)
Gwynedd
Gwynedd is an area in north-west Wales, named after the old Kingdom of Gwynedd. The聽Caernarfon Castle,one of the largest castles in the country is located in this region.
Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd (Source: Instagram, itsstiggy)
Portmeirion, Gwynedd (Source: Instagram, dacp223)
Llandudno
Llandudno is the largest seaside resort town in Wales. Great place for a family getaway.
Great Orme, Llandudno (Source: Instagram, reydemichaels)
Beautiful beach resort, Llandudno (Source: Instagram, chibitibi)
Portugal and Wales both聽seem to聽be great places to聽include to your holiday travel plans.
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