Portugal Introduction

Portugal is a country filled with time-honoured villages and energetic cities. You will find plenty World Heritage sites both natural and cultural. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and it offers scenic neighbourhoods, broad plazas, traditional trams, an assortment of restaurants, classy boutiques, arty cafes, and chic nightclubs. As for the countryside, you will find family vineyards, stone villages and the perfect backdrop for hiking, surfing, horse riding, and diving. This beautiful old seafaring country will has something to satisfy the needs of all who visits.

Tourism

What to see

• Parque dads Nacoes
• Belem Tower / Torre de Belem
• Sintra
• Monastery of Batalha
• Knights Templar castle
• Coa Valley Archaeological Park

General Info

Portugal is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and the currency used is the Euro. Pack light- to medium-cover clothes and rainwear for the unexpected downpour. Getting around in Portugal is possible via the Portuguese Railways that offers rail service to every major town. A immense network of local, inter-regional and suburban trains covers the country. There are regular rail services between all Portuguese cities. The big cities have far-reaching underground systems, while trams and buses provide transportation above ground, and ferries will take you over the Tagus River.

Weather

The Portuguese weather is Mediterranean making it one of Europe’s warmer destinations. The northwest of the country has mild winters, a high rainfall, and short summers with and average of 13°C. In the south summers are warm with low rainfall during spring. Temperatures average at 18°C. In the southeast of Portugal, it can get as hot as 40°C during the summer (May to October).

Flights to Lagos

Lagos is a city in the Algarve, in the south of Portugal. The city has a population of approximately 19,000. It is one of the most visited cities due to its big variety of beaches, bars, restaurants, and hotels.

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Flights to Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, with a contemporary culture and white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and easy going charm makes it a popular destination for tourists all year round.

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