Sunny Portugal

An exclusive country which managed to preserve its traditions and rural architecture being a component of contemporary Europe with all the pluses of advanced science is Portugal. It seems as time stopped there to admire its charming scenery. Country is placed in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the official language in this place, nevertheless another official language, spoken in several regions of the state is Mirandese. Portugal map, neighbors Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south coastline. Country is thought to be the traveler’s paradise because of sunlit weather conditions, long and unusual shore and gorgeous small towns. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

The weather conditions of Portugal may be subdivided in two. It is oceanic in the north and Mediterranean in the south. It is as well one of the hottest countries of Europe. Summers are warm and barren. Winters are cold and wet. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons to reach Portugal. Unofficial clothes is all right. But keep in mind not to be dressed in swimsuits in cities. Smoking is allowed after snacks in restaurants. Smoking is forbidden in theatres, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in eatery and hotels and 10 percent to taxis.

A lot of international airlines such as Jet 2, Flybe, Easyjet, MyTravelLite, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, Flyglobespan, British Airways, bmibaby and SATA supply services for those, who prefer air travel. Lisbon International Airport is the biggest airport, located at about 4. 5 miles north of the city. Two main airlines, offering flights from Europe are Portugalia Airlines (NI) and the state airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP). The second offers flights to such destinations as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from such states as France, Spain, the UK, Canada and USA.

arrive from the UK by train, fastest mode to cometo Portugal is to catch Eurostar train to Paris and from Paris to Portugal by Sud-Express. Portugal map and Europe maps you will see on Maps of Europe the oficial site.

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