Why Portugal?
Get to know all the reasons that will make traveling to sunny Portugal, a completely different and unforgettable experience!
There is so much to explore in Portugal!
In addition to its main cities Lisbon and Oporto, where you can find many of the country's national monuments, there are many reasons to place Portugal at the top of the countries to visit.
Portugal, a country known for its charm and beauty, all year-round sunny climate (more than 300+ sunny days a year!), award winning wines, healthy (and delicious!) food, is an experience that you don’t want to miss in your lifetime! Enriched with history, home to the kindest people, to mesmerizing views, from beaches to mountains, Portugal offers everything you could want, and more for a completely unique and memorable trip. Did we tell you that most Portuguese people speak English? And cherry on top, it’s also one of the safest countries in the world (6th!). From ancient Roman ruins to postcard-perfect mountain landscapes, centuries-old traditions, golden beaches and historic medieval castles, Portugal offers everything you could want in a European getaway.
And why Santa Cruz?
Just over half an hour by car from Lisbon and it´s airport and about 10 minutes from the picturesque city of Torres Vedras, Santa Cruz is an extraordinary place still far from the tourist trails.
With fantastic beaches where Surf is king and where you can enjoy the beach in privacy in view of its extensive sand, it is still possible to discover this beautiful region through an unforgettable walk or bike ride or, why not, through a panoramic flight from the local airfield? And what could be better than, at the end of the day, watching the sunset enjoying a delicious grilled fish from our coasts accompanied by a wine from our region? And all at prices you can't refuse! What are you waiting for? Book your flight now and come visit us right now. We are waiting for you!
Santa Cruz Ocean Spirit (21 Jul. to 30. Jul)
National and International competitions of Surfing, Skimboarding, Longboarding and Bodysurfing come to agitate make Santa Cruz radiate with good energy. And because the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits is in the genesis of the event, the program presents a strong component of experimentation and training, both on the sand and in the swimming pool integrated in the Neptune Village enclosure.
World Youth Day 2023 (01 aug. to 06 aug.)
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth world.