Tourism is one of the driving forces that propel Portugal’s economic growth, as well as an important tool in maintaining the good image of this country in the international trade, where it is an active player. data from the World Tourism Organization ranks Portugal as one of the top 15 European nations and among the top 25 among all nations in the world to receive the greatest number of visitor arrivals. In 2006 alone, a record 11.3 million foreign tourists visited Portugal.
Portugal offers many types of accommodations for the thousands of tourists that troop to this country annually. There are resorts, private inns, castles and vineyard suites. But the most popular accommodation remains to be hotels, for their convenience, accessibility and affordability.
Different regions in Portugal boasts of their own best hotels. In Madeira, the top picks are: CS Madeira Atlantic Resort & Sea SPA (www.cs-madeira.com) or call +351-291-717-777; Hotel Madeira Palácio (www.hotelmadeirapalacio.com) or call +351-291-702702; and Hotel Royal Savoy (www.savoyresort.com) with telephone number +351-291-213500.
In the tourist hot spot of Algarve, you can stay in any of the following best hotels in the region: Sheraton Algarve Hotel and Pine Cliffs Resort (www.luxurycollection.com/algarve) or call +351-289-500100; Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa (www.hoteisreal.com) or call +351-289-598000; Hotel Baía Grande - (www.hotel-baia-grande.com) or call +351-289-583500; and Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa(www.hotelboavista.pt) or call +351-289-589175.
Meantime, in the Lisboa region, have a grand stay in any of the following top hotel choices: Best Western Hotel de Turismo de Abrantes (www.hotelabrantes.pt) or call +351-241-361261; Challet Fonte Nova (www.challetfontenova.pt) or call +351-262-598300; and Hotel Eurosol Alcanena (www.eurosol.pt) or call +351-249-887300.
Other top picks among Portugal hotels include Albergaria Dias Hotel, Britania Hotel, Quinta da Bela Vista Hotel, Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort, The Cliff Bay - Porto Bay, Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade, Hotel Vila Gale Praia and Albergaria do Calvario Hotel.