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I have heard that Croatia has some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Something about a combination of things that don't belong together.

Coincidentally, I am going to Portugal in 3 days and I have heard the beaches in the south of Portugal are some of the best in Europe, the Algarve it is called. It is a little different than the usual beach destinations like France, Greece etc...

BA flies to Lisbon but I'm not sure about Faro (The city in southern Portugal) but it is only a 3 hour train ride away from Lisbon.

From what I have read and seen it has a prefect mix of relaxing tourist resortishness: restaraunts, excellent golf courses, wide array of Hotels, apartments and Bed and Breakfasts and also a vibrant nightlife. But if you want to escape the hoards of tourists there is still some untouched Portugese culture to be found.

I shall return with a trip report.

EDIT: I see you are already reading up on southern Portugal so you know what I'm talking about.

Again, I shall return with a trip report, and pictures if I figure out how to post them.