When deciding to go to Portugal you will have an exciting time. It is a country that has been settled sense the 1200 century. Portugal is a very industrialized country. With industries such as clothing, textiles, and it is the world's largest producer of cork. Portugal is also known as having the world's biggest solar powered plant. Learning to speak Portuguese in Portugal makes the language much easier to learn. Portugal is a country where you will want to immerse yourself in the culture and language. Because Portuguese is spoken in Brazil and Macau as well as in Portugal. There are a couple of schools in Portugal to choose from. You can go to one or split your studies between schools. Or you can combine school and private lessons to make you're learning a very different experience. On your time off from school you will definitely want to head down to some of the best beaches in Europe. After a day at the beach you will want to settle down to a wonderful meal and the Pria da Adraga Restaurant is definitely the place to go. With a seafood menu that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest of seafood lovers. Or if you prefer you can visit the Barrio Alto. Although quiet in the day, at night Barrio Alto becomes the height of Lisbon nightlife. Or you may want to pass through the middle Douro, the port wine region. One of the best-kept secrets about Portugal is its table wines. They're really good and inexpensive as well. Wine that you'd buy in a grocery store for $5 would be $15 to $20 dollars back in America. Sightseeing in Portugal is a joy to those who've sampled the country's warm climate, charming ports and friendly people. There are castles such as the historic Saint George's castle. The site has been a fortress for centuries, possibly from 500 AD. The Knights Templar castle in Tomar contains intriguing medieval relics. The Convent of the Order of Christ at the heart of the castle complex is one of Portugal's premier artistic and historical structures.Tower of Belem is a World Heritage Site, and is one of the most photographed landmarks because of the decorations on its outside. The outer walls are covered with a stone-carved rope and openwork balconies, along with watchtowers.The city of Chiado is home to Europe's largest oceanarium. Around the country side you will see fields of fruit and nut trees. And the beautiful cities that are all over Portugal you will be able to test you Portuguese language skills. When in Portugal to learn Portuguese you might want to stay at a home of a native. By staying with someone in Portugal you can learn to speak the language much faster than if you stay at an apartment with a roommate who like you is going to school to learn Portuguese. But any way you decide to go you will be very glad you chose to go to a beautiful country like Portugal to learn Portuguese.