15 Reasons Portugal Is the Country to Visit in 2017

Being that it's on the coast of Europe, Portugal has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. In surfer paradise Nazare, you can also take in the largest waves anywhere in the world.

The beach vacation offerings in Portugal have become increasingly sophisticated, according to Brooks. "In the 1970s, the Algarve region of Portugal was at the forefront of British and Europeans travelers looking for package holidays." She continues: "their expectations for travel are different than Americans. However, new properties, hotel renovations, and updated infrastructure has made it far more appealing to North Americans."