#### I suffer from a patriotic feeling in what concerns to Portuguese quality of work, quality of food and of course, beautiful and varied landscapes!!

The truth is that we Portuguese are capable of amazing things and we are privileged by our geographic position in southwest Europe, having both Mediterranean and Atlantic climate.
<sub>(Although it's not all perfect, far from that, but that's not the point of this post!!)</sub>

![9vk9zn5ha8.jpg](https://img.esteem.ws/9vk9zn5ha8.jpg)


#### It seems now 'the world' is getting aware and turning a major fan of Portugal!!
I can't see any other reason for winning 17 prizes in the World Travel Awards 2018:

 - **1 - World's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-adventure-tourist-attraction-2018) - **Passadiços do Paiva** (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal [(here)](http://www.passadicosdopaiva.pt/en)
- **2 - World's Leading City Break Destination** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-city-break-destination-2018) -  **Lisbon**, Portugal [(here)](http://www.visitlisboa.com/)
- **3 - World's Leading City Destination** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-city-destination-2018) - **Lisbon**, Portugal [(here)](http://www.visitlisboa.com/)
- **4 - World's Leading City Hotel** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-city-hotel-2018) - **Corinthia Hotel Lisbon**, Portugal [(here)](https://www.corinthia.com/en/hotels/lisbon)

![PANO_20181020_173818.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPXNibXvuorxZum4iCz6xx5m3o7mTD88Rd86SHC43FVQp/PANO_20181020_173818.jpg)
<center><sub>**Lisbon - Campo das cebolas**</sub></center>

- **5 - World's Leading Classic Hotel** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-classic-hotel-2018) - **Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel**, Portugal [(here)](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-classic-hotel-2018)
- **6 - World's Leading Conservation Company** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-conservation-company-2018) - **Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua**, Portugal [(here)](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/)
- **7 - World's Leading Design Hotel** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-design-hotel-2018) - **The Vine Hotel**, Portugal [(here)](https://www.hotelthevine.com/pt/)
- **8 - World's Leading Destination** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-destination-2018) - **Portugal** [(here)](https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt)
- **9 - World's Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-fine-dining-hotel-restaurant-2018) - **Vila Joya Hotel Restaurant** @ Vila Joya, Portugal [(here)](http://www.vilajoya.com/en/cuisine/2-michelin-star-restaurant/)
- **10 - World's Leading Inflight Magazine** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-inflight-magazine-2018) - **Up Magazine** (TAP Air Portugal) [(here)](http://upmagazine-tap.com/en/)
- **11 - World's Leading Luxury Leisure Resort** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-luxury-leisure-resort-2018) - **Conrad Algarve**, Portugal [(here)](http://www.conradalgarve.com/)
- **12 - World's Leading Tourist Board** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-tourist-board-2018) - **Turismo de Portugal** [(here)](https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt)
- **13 - World's Leading Airline to South America** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-airline-to-south-america-2018) - **TAP Air Portugal** [(here)](https://www.flytap.com/pt-pt/)
- **14 - World's Leading Airline to Africa** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-airline-to-africa-2018) - **TAP Air Portugal** [(here)](https://www.flytap.com/pt-pt/)
-  **15 - World's Leading Tourism Authority Website** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-travel-technologys-leading-tourism-authority-website-2018) - **VisitPortugal.com** [(here)](https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt)
- **16 - World's Leading Island Destination** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-island-destination-2018) - **Madeira Islands** [(here)](http://www.visitmadeira.pt/)
- **17 - World's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator** [2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-boutique-hotel-operator-2018) - **Amazing Evolution Management** [(here)](https://amazingevolution.pt/)

#### Winners can be seen here: [2018 World Travel Awards Winners](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2018)

<br>
## What is World Travel Awards!?

It was established in 1993 to **acknowledge**, **reward** and **celebrate excellence** across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. 

**In 2018, World Travel Awards™ celebrates its 25th anniversary** and the [Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018](https://www.worldtravelawards.com/event/grand-final-2018) to unveil the finest travel brands in the world was held at the historic Pátio da Galé, in Lisbon.

https://www.worldtravelawards.com/images/events/2018-GrandFinal-EventCover-542x146px.jpg?v=1541534498

> "The strength of Portugal’s tourism economy was reflected with victories in a range of categories. Portugal was voted ‘World's Leading Destination’, Madeira heralded ‘World's Leading Island Destination’, whilst Turismo de Portugal was named ‘World's Leading Tourist Board’."

### Pretty good, right!?

But let me tell you a secret:

**Portugal is way much better than Lisbon, Porto, Algarve and Madeira, all together! Those are the touristic places where it's easier to find things to do, but if you are an adventurer, try to find the small cities and villages!!** 

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