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Portugal – The Westernmost Outpost of the European Continent
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Published: 4.8.2023

Portugal is the westernmost country of the European continent and it is one of the 20 most popular countries for tourists in the world. There are beautiful beaches (also for surfers), beautifu, nature, rich culture, and busy towns. Many cultures mix here. There are landmarks from the Roman times. Our video today taks you to  the popular city of Lisbon, to Porto, or the romantic town of Sintra.

 

Text and video: Matouš Vinš

Music: Ketsa





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