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.
Highly recommended to carry an international plug adaptor.
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.
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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