Travel Tips to Portugal European Countries

Posted on January 26th, 2010 by admin, under Europe Travel.

About the community

The Portugal was a world power in the 15th and 16 century, but has been reduced to ruble by an earthquake in 1755, the invasion of Napoleon, and Brazil’s Independence Day. Sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Spain and bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the south coast is known for his extensive and varied coastline, sunny climate and the charming towns makes it a popular haven for travelers. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.

The best part is that Portugal, although they may be part of modern Europe, people are still rural settlements, which has withstood time and retained its traditions. While modern architectural marvels like high-rise resorts along the coast in the southern province of Algarve, Lisbon, on the west coast to the other side is a home town full of people for many beautiful resorts . If you go back in time, just a few miles north or east, where you the scenic countryside still resemble medieval villages and cities, see the preceding centuries.

Population & Languages

The population of Portugal is approximately 10.6 million euros and is the official language, Portuguese is spoken. Mirandese is officially spoken second language in certain regions of Portugal.

Stream

The voltage is 230 V and a frequency of 50 Hz, the types of plug used are round pin with attachment and “Schuko” plug and socket with earthing side.

Geographical Location

It is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain in the north and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean from the west and south coasts.

Climate

The climate in Portugal can be classified into two. It is located in the north and the Mediterranean Sea in the Southern Ocean. It is also one of the hottest countries in Europe. The average temperature on the mainland are 13 ° C (55 ° F) in the north and 18 ° C (64 ° F) in the south. Summers are hot and dry. The winters are cold and wet. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Portugal.

Local Customs
Casual dressing is acceptable. But remember to wear, not too beachwear in towns. Smoking permitted after meals in restaurants. Smoking is prohibited in theaters, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in restaurants and hotels, and 10 percent for taxis.

Attractions

Castelo de Sao Jorge - Castle of St. George
Alfama - The oldest part of Lisbon
Sé (Cathedral) - first church in Lisbon
Foundation Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The Bairro Alto - The Bairro Alto, a historic enclave in the year 1513
Monument to the Discoveries - One of the most popular attractions in Lisbon is the monument on the banks of the river in the Avenida de Brasilia is located in the district of Belem, designed to commemorate the Portuguese Age of Discovery
Tower of Belem - This is a World Heritage site by UNESCO
Parque das Nações
Fatima
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis - dedicated to Soares dos Reis, the famous sculptor born and raised in Puerto
Igreja de Sao Francisco
Solar Vinho do Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia
Frederico de Freitas Museum
Caves of São Vicente
Cable Car
Cathedral
Whale Museum
Porto Santo
Setubal
Coimbra
University of Coimbra
Guimaraes
Guimaraes church and palace
Braganca

Trip

By Air - The national airline TAP Air Portugal, Portugal (TP). The airlines have direct flights to many destinations such as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from a number of countries, including Canada, France, Spain, Great Britain and the United States. Portugalia Airlines (NI) operates flights from Europe. Many well-known companies to fly to Poland from UK are British Airways, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, Easyjet, bmibaby, Jet 2, MyTravelLite, Flybe, Flyglobespan and SATA.The largest airport in Lisbon International Airport, only 4 , 5 miles north of the city is.

With the sea - the main ports for international passengers from Lisbon, Leix (Oporto), Funchal (Madeira) and Portimão (Algarve), followed by Cunard, Italia, Linea C are, Olympia, P & O and Union Cas served

By Rail - If the United Kingdom, the quickest is to take the Eurostar to Paris and from Paris Hotels to Portugal Southeast Express.

Road - Spain is the only country sharing border with Portugal. The main border crossing points are open most of the time.

Duty-free items
1. Up to 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco to non EU countries.
2. 1 liter of spirits with an alcohol content exceeding 22% or 2 liters of spirits and aperitifs with a wine under 22% or sparkling wine or liqueur, or an appropriate combination of these facts, and 2 liters Wine
3. Up to 50g perfume and 250ml eau de toilette
4. Gifts up to 175 €
5. 500g coffee or 100g tea or 40g tea extract
6. Drugs for personal use

Prohibited items

Birds and poultry from countries where avian influenza, Un-canned products, meat or milk of infected products, drugs, firearms, ammunition, weapons, eggs, plants, endangered species of extinction, fireworks and alcoholic beverages containing more than sixty per cent alcohol.