Where the Atlantic meets Europe an old nation is rediscovering itself...emerging from a period of chaos and confusion...The West Coast awakes...looking once more outwards - to the New Worlds of America, Brazil, Africa and Asia. The West Coast is the natural doorway for the world to explore and discover the New Europe. Blessed with a gorgeous coast of sandy beaches and months of sunshine the West Coast was once known as Lusitania - The Land of Light. This is an exciting time, brimming with opportunities for the risk loving entrepreneur, the flamboyant artist and soulfull musician. With plenty of golf courses, sporting facilities and with its history of equestrian sports the West Coast offers far more that long work days...it offers 24 hours of living. Great friends, great food and fun are to be found in the rebirth of the West Coast.
Portugal has seen many turbulent times though out her rich history - during the Age of Discovery - Portugal's fearless explores set off from her shores to seek fortune, fame and knowledge in the four corners of the world. They found cities, traded and shared knowledge with the great empires and kingdoms of the world in far flung places such as Goa (India), Macau (China) and Nagasaki (Japan). They set up new colonies in Africa, South America and Asia.
Great Earthquake of 1755. Almost 90,000 people would die in the earthquake and resulting tsunami. Lisbon would lie in ruins...but like a phoenix rising from the ashes the city rose again. Today Lisbon is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital with 3 million inhabitants and rich in architecture which ranges from Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Tradional and Modern. GDP per capita for Lisbon is much higher than average of the European Union.The average temperature for Lisbon during Jan - March is 17°C (62°F).
Some interesting facts about the West Coast:
Political freedom rating: 1 (Highest rating available).
Portugal has been rated as the 7th most Peaceful nation in the World as compiled by the Vision for Humanity.
Portugal: Home of the largest solar power plant in the World. Fastest growing country in Europe in wind energy.
As per EIU* Quality of Life survey Portugal outranks countries like Germany, United Kingdom and France. (EIU = Economist Intelligence Unit).
Modern Portugal is a member of the European Union, NATO and CPLP.
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Where the Atlantic meets Europe an old nation is rediscovering itself...emerging from a period of chaos and confusion...The West Coast awakes...looking once more outwards - to the New Worlds of America, Brazil, Africa and Asia. The West Coast is the natural doorway for the world to explore and discover the New Europe. Blessed with a gorgeous coast of sandy beaches and months of sunshine the West Coast was once known as Lusitania - The Land of Light. This is an exciting time, brimming with opportunities for the risk loving entrepreneur, the flamboyant artist and soulfull musician. With plenty of golf courses, sporting facilities and with its history of equestrian sports the West Coast offers far more that long work days...it offers 24 hours of living. Great friends, great food and fun are to be found in the rebirth of the West Coast. 
Great Earthquake of 1755. Almost 90,000 people would die in the earthquake and resulting tsunami. Lisbon would lie in ruins...but like a phoenix rising from the ashes the city rose again. Today Lisbon is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital with 3 million inhabitants and rich in architecture which ranges from Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Tradional and Modern. GDP per capita for Lisbon is much higher than average of the European Union.The average temperature for Lisbon during Jan - March is 17°C (62°F).