Finding your Charter

An independent kingdom since 1143, Portugal established its continental frontiers in 1297 and is one of the oldest nations in Europe. Situated on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula, its geographic location along the Atlantic coast soon determined its vocation to the sea.

The eroded cliffs of the Algarve in southern Portugal were carved by Atlantic Waves. The numerous rocky bays and beaches, and the region's pleasant climatate, have made it a popular tourist destination.