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Portugal
Portugal is one of Europe’s great surprises. It has a history that goes back more than 3,000 years to the time when Greek and Phoenician traders established settlements there. Today’s visitors will find spectacular castles, medieval villages, wonderful beaches and a lush landscape that includes a mountainous green interior and a sweeping coastline with wonderful beaches. Portugal is a land of fado, with excellent weather, fine food and wine, some of Europe’s finest cultural masterpieces, and passionate people who are proud of their Celtic and Moorish heritage.

COUNTRY INFORMATION
  • Area: 92,082 square kilometers/35,554 square miles
  • Population: 10,000,000 inhabitants
  • Capital City: Lisbon
  • Currency: Euro
  • Languages: Portuguese
  • Time Zones: GMT +1 in winter; GMT +2 in summer
  • Country Phone Code: 351
  • Electricity: 220 volts, European 2 round pins.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Country member of the European Union.
Main European countries' citizens need a valid passport and their permission to reside in their country. USA & Brazil passport holders do not need any visa. Other countries passport holders should contact a Portuguese consulate because the list of countries requiring a visa is regularly updated. Under the Schengen agreement, there are no more customs controls for travellers going to Portugal if they come from another country member of the European Union, whatever their nationality.

Weather
 J F M A M J J A S O N D
C° 11.412.313.71517.420.222.4 22.8 21.7 18.5 14.5 11.8
F° 5354 56 59 63 68 73 73 71 65 58 53


USEFUL INFORMATION

National Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st); Carnival (Feb. 12th); Good Friday (Apr. 29th); Easter Monday (Apr. 1st); Liberty Day (Apr. 25th); Labor Day (May 1st); Camoes National Day (Jun. 10th); Corpus Christi (May 30th); Assumption (Aug. 15th); Republic Day (Oct. 5th); All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1st); Independence Day (Dec. 1st); Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8th); Christmas Day (Dec. 25th).

Tipping: A 10-15% tip is customary for hotels and restaurant staff, slightly more for hairdressers and taxis.

Banks Opening Hours: Monday-Friday from 8.30 am to 3 pm.

Health: No vaccination is necessary..

Domestic Airlines: Portugalia, Tap-Air Portugal, SATA & Air Luxor.

Tourism & Leisure
Visit Lisboa old town even if a major part of town has been destroyed by a giant fire some years ago. Enjoy the view from Sao Jorge Castle outside Lisboa.Don't miss the Portuguese Versailles Palace, Queluz. Visit Sintra and the Algarve which are the most touristic areas.