10 reasons everyone is heading to Portugal
Europe's best-kept secret is getting lots of buzz
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Portugal is the westernmost country in Europe, and has long been regarded as one of the continent's best-kept secrets. With award-winning beaches and awe-inducing architecture, a trip to Portugal will be one to remember. Originally reported by Culture Trip, check out 10 reasons everyone is heading to Portugal:
1. Sunny weather
2. Architecture that will transport you back in time
3. Award-winning beaches
4. Pastéis de Nata: custard-filled tarts are one of the most prominent flavors of the country. Freshly baked every morning and always delicious.
5. Preserved historical sites and castles
6. Harry Potter: JK Rowling began writing the iconic series in Porto. Many believe she based the Hogwarts library off of the bookstore Livraria Lello & Irmão.
7. The wine: sip your way through the countries 11 major wine regions.
8. Incredible seafood
9. There is a bustling nightlife, and during the summertime the streets of Bairro Alto become the best bars.
10. It was ranked the third safest country in world on the 2017 Global Peace Index.