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Portugal is the home of the explorer. (1)

  • Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) was a Portuguese explorer who found a route from Spain to the East.
  • Bartolomeu Dias (1457-1500) was a great Portuguese navigator and explorer who explored Africa's coast.
  • Gil Eannes (15th century) was a Portuguese explorer (sailing for Prince Henry) who was the first person to sail beyond the dreaded Cape Bojador and return.
  • Prince Henry (Henrique) the Navigator (1394-1460) was a Portuguese royal prince, soldier, and patron of explorers.
Since their wild exploring days life in Portugal has slowed down considerably, you will find the focus on quality and not quantity. Quality time sent as a family eating, enjoying festivals. The Portuguese are traditional folk who enjoy simple wholesome food (the Portuguese eat the most fish and Rice in the EU), traditional music and local markets.

The Algarve is now home to many British, German and Scandinavian expats, with Portugal being one of the cheapest countries in the EU this love of fine weather, good food and more enjoyable life is not likely to change in the near future. There are numerous Portugese rentals to choose from, the price range depends upon the size, location and views.
Education in Portugal is regulated by the State through two ministries - the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education. There are a system of public education and also many private schools at all levels of education. The first Portuguese medieval universities were created in the 13th century, and the national higher education system is fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area. The literacy rate of Portuguese population is 93%.(5)

Street markets are an integral part of Portuguese life.
Most are held in the town's main square on a weekly basis, and sometimes more frequently. They sell a wide range of goods from food, antiques and handicrafts to household items and clothes.
The majority of markets take place in the morning, although in tourist areas they often continue through until the late afternoon. 

Long term rental Coimbra, this city holds a special place in the hearts of all the Portuguese. Rich in its history and is the oldest seat of learning in Portugal with a University founded on the 13th of August in 1290 by King Dinis. This makes it one of the oldest in the world. Coimbra was liberated from Moor occupation in 1064

Source

  1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1400.shtml
  2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Portugal
  3. http://www.portugaltravelguide.com/en/shop/markets.htm

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