Portugal

Enchanting, Historic, Coastal

Portugal, nestled on the Iberian Peninsula, is a captivating tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Renowned for its warm hospitality, each city showcases the country’s rich heritage, from Lisbon’s cobbled streets to Porto’s historic charm. Enjoy sun-drenched beaches along the Algarve coastline or rolling vineyards in the Douro Valley — then indulge in delectable cuisine featuring fresh seafood and pastries. Portugal offers an enchanting blend of tradition and contemporary culture that will leave a lasting impression on every traveller, whether exploring medieval castles, picturesque villages, or simply listening to Fado music.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

Climate:

Portugal has a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Coastal areas, such as Lisbon and Porto, experience more moderate temperature variations than inland regions.

Spring – April to May – popular time to visit Portugal 26-28 °C

Summer – May to September are warm, with temperatures between 24-32℃

Autumn – September to October – average temperature is 5°C-26°C

Winter – November to March – temperatures rarely drop below 8-10°C .The southern Algarve region tends to have a warmer climate than the rest of the country.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Language: The official language is Portuguese.

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Banks & ATMs:

The main banks in Portugal are Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), Banco Comercial Português (BCP) and Novo Banco.

You will generally find ATMs operated by three service providers: international banks, regional banks, and non-bank ATM operators.

Plugs and Sockets:

There are two associated plug types, types C and F.

Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins, and plug type F is the plug that has two round pins with two earth clips on the side.

Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

Safety:

It is pretty safe to travel in Spain. Violent crime is rare, and Spanish locals usually accommodate tourists. As always, be vigilant and aware of pickpocketing.

Flight Connections:

There are many options for scheduled flights to Spain. To name a few: Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Aeroflot, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air China, Qatar Airways & Iberia Airlines. If you are flying out of London, EasyJet has some great fares.

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