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Lisbon - Where dreams become reality
Lisbon, Portugal
The capital is everything a tourist can dream of – cultural centers, tempting food, a symbiosis between the past, present and the future, impressive attractions, botanical garden of the City University, the Castle of San Jorge and the oceanarium in Lisbon are all the places that will leave you with lasting memories.
Porto - The hill of history
Porto, Portugal
Porto is the city that will dazzle your head with perfect natural forms, architectural patterns, streets of dreams and wine. It is certain that you have to dive into the daily challenges of this exquisite coastal town, to take a boat trip along the Duero River.
Guimaraes - A time machine
Guimaraes, Portugal
When visiting this fabulous city, you will have the unique chance to have a touch to the time machine and feel the epochal vibrations around the castle "Guimaraes", immerse yourself in numerous religious places and admire the exemplary urban architecture.
Braga - Divine glow
Braga, Portugal
Braga impresses with its religious glow. Here you can enjoy many Baroque sites including the Cathedral of Braga, the church "St. Our Lady of Samaria "and the chapel of “San Frutiozu de Montellous ". Among the tourist attractions are also the “Porta Archway new ".
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Location
Portugal is located on the Pyrenean peninsula in the westernmost part of Europe. In the north and in the east it borders with Spain, in the south and in the west with the Atlantic Ocean. Its territory includes the islands Madeira, Azores, and Selvagenski. The capital is Lisbon, and the city of Portu gives the name of its state.
Transportation
If you are in Lisbon or Porto, the best way to travel is by metro, and for all other cities there are well-developed bus lines. Train traffic is well developed between all cities in the country, and the coaches are comfortable and fast. Taxis are relatively inexpensive and are the preferred transport in the big cities.
Languages Spoken
The official language is Portuguese. In essence is a Roman language, part from the Ibero-roman language group. Portuguese is spoken in Brazil and in many of the African and some Asian countries. Over 230 millions of people in the world speak Portuguese. The second most spoken language in Portugal is English.
Currency
The official currency in Portugal is the Euro and the Portuguese escudo was used from 1772 until 2002. You can exchange currency in every exchange bureau. Before you do this, check the course on the internet because you may not be that lucky, and you will be in the wrong exchange office with a bad course.
Visas
The visa requirement is determined by citizenship. Citizens of the EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Malta can travel only with an ID card, while US citizens, Australian, Canadian and Japanese - with a passport. There are other countries that do not have a visa required for a stay for up to 90 days.
Electricity
The tension in Portugal is standard - 230V, as almost in the whole of Europe, Australia and other large number of African and Asian countries.
Contacts are type F corresponding to C and E.
Vaccinations
Mandatory travel vaccines in Portugal are not available. There are recommendations, for which you can check for information with your GP. Before a trip, it is useful to check if there is a change for mandatory vaccines.
Emergency Calls
The European emergency number Ʉis also valid in Portugal is 112.
The operators of this phone also respond in English.
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FAQs about Portugal
What tip should I leave in Portugal?
The restaurants do not charge a service fee, so it depends on your desire. To leave a tip usually it is about 10% of the value of the bill. You can leave a tip of 1-2 Euro at the hotel bellhop, and for the maid at the departure of the hotel about 5 Euros.
Taxi rates in Portugal?
Taxi rates vary according to the city you are in. Average the starting price is € 3 and per kilometer it is about € 0.7. The greater part of the taxi drivers, especially older ones, do not speak English.
Is it safe to travel to Portugal?
Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world to visit. However, you can always become a pet victim for stealing, so we recommend leaving your personal belongings in the place you are staying.
What is the official religion in Portugal?
There is no official religion in Portugal. Christians predominate, from which about 80% are Catholics.