The Ocean

Portugal is a country that since it was possible to travel through the seas sought and took much of what it became the world as we know it today.

By the Portuguese coast Europe was introduced to spices, gold, silk. Portuguese navigators also brought to Europe the knowledge of new cultures, traditions and technology that were very important to become Europe in the most historical continent of the world.

The sea gives some of the most important features to the Portuguese culture, traditions, nature, sports and gastronomy.

With Sun all year the Portuguese coast with its white sand beaches is one of the most appealing coasts in Europe to practice nautical sports, surf or just to take sun baths.

Two hundred nautical miles of coast wealth – this is the immensity of the Portuguese sea, regarded as Exclusive Economic Zone, which represents an enormous economic potential to explore.

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