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Facts about Portugal — History, Culture & Incredible Facts

Discover fascinating curiosities about Portugal, from its ancient history to Nazaré’s giant waves and fado, a UNESCO heritage. Learn more about this unique country!

Póvoa de Varzim Hosts the Correntes d’Escritas Festival

Tour of Portugal Is One of the Oldest Cycling Races

Tour of Portugal Is One of the Toughest Cycling Races

Tour of Portugal Is the Longest Stage Race After the Grand Tours

Portugal Hosts Dozens of Medieval Fairs Every Year

The Longest Word in Portuguese Has 46 Letters

Portuguese Is One of the Most Spoken Languages in the World

Cabo da Roca Is the Westernmost Point of Europe

The Largest Wave Ever Surfed Was in Portugal

Portuguese Fado Is a World Heritage

Portugal Has One of the Oldest Bookstores in the World

Portugal Was the First Global Empire

Cork Is Big Business in Portugal

One of Europe’s Oldest Universities Is in Coimbra, Portugal

Portugal Is Part of the Oldest Active Diplomatic Alliance

Portugal Abolished the Death Penalty Early

Portugal Has the Longest Bridge in the European Union

Portugal Is the Oldest Country in Europe

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