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Portugal is indistinguishable from the extravagant European richness, authentic elegance, and the old-age glory. Portugal distinctively enables the spectacle of ancient grandeur, magnificent nature, medieval treasures, cobblestone villages, captivating cities, and golden beaches. The Southern European country is the purest presentation of sumptuous panoramic landscapes due to the marvelous contrasts of its strategic location. Talk to the trees, dance with the winds, or smile at the pink sky as everything seems alive in Portugal. Get treated with an orgasmic experience. Just imagine the moment when you find something priceless in your pocket and you feel so happy. The gem-like nation never loses to surprise you with an unexpected happiness. Discover the astounding Portugal tourism with us and witness the charm with your naked eyes.

USEFUL INFO. ABOUT PORTUGAL

OFFICIAL NAME: PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC (Republica Portuguesa)

FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional Republic

POPULATION: 10,276,617 (as per 2018 est.)

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Portuguese

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Spanish, French, and others

ETHNICITY: Portuguese (95.3%) and others (4.7 %)

CURRENCY: Euro (€) (EUR)

AREA: 92,212 km2 (35,603 sq. mi)

MAP REFERRED: Europe

REGION: Southern Europe

COASTLINE: 1,794 km (1,115 mi)

HIGHEST POINT: Mount Pico (2351 m)

LOWEST POINT: Sea level (0 m) (Atlantic Ocean)

NEIGHBORING PLACES: Spain (331 km)

NATIONAL SYMBOL: The Barcelos Rooster (Portuguese Rooster)

NATIONAL COLOURS: Red and green (as per Portuguese flag)

FAMOUS FOR: Appealing Beaches| Food| Port Wine| Culture | Cristiano Ronaldo (Famous Soccer Player) And Much More

TIME ZONE: Portugal (GMT+1)

DRIVING SIDE: Right

LITERACY RATE: 99.44%

AIRPORTS IN PORTUGAL:

Lisbon Airport

Faro Airport

Porto Airport

AVG. COST PER DAY: USD $ 45/day (40 Euros)

NETWORK / CONNECTIVITY

Portugal is a sprawling European country with great access to the internet. You can avail fixed broadband connection with at least 30 Mbps transmission speed. The typical 4G connection in Portugal is faster than the global average.

Still, a lot of work needs to be done in terms of speed as compared to other European nations. The net is costly in Portugal and the services might not serve the expectations and the International sims are not supported very well either.

It is recommended to use public internet connections to stay in touch with your fellow mates and your family in the digital world. You can get free Wi-Fi at the railway stations, bus stops, airports, public squares, shopping malls, and other public places.

The major Portuguese internet providers are MEO, Vodafone, and NOS. It is best to use the Online application to be in reach. Call online or do video calls or simply exchange messages. Share pics and let the world know about your flabbergasting expedition.

The Euro (Portugal currency) was introduced on 1 January 1999. Before that, the Portuguese escudo was the currency of Portugal. Portugal shares the euro with 16 other countries in the European Union.

Symbol: € (Portugal money sign)
Code: EUR
1 Euro = 100 cent
1 Portugal Euro = 4.03 United Arab Emirates Dirham (as on 14 Apr 2020)

Euro notes can be found in denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100 (frequently used), €200 and €500 (rarely used). Cent and Euro coins can be found in denominations of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 (frequently used), 1c, 2c (rarely used).

**Please note that Travelers Cheques are NOT accepted in most places.

The presence of Portugal can be traced back to 4,00,000 years ago. The region was inhabited by the subspecies of archaic humans. Homo sapiens put their feet in Portugal around 35,000 years ago. The Pre-Celtic tribes lived in the Northern and Central parts of Portugal before the 6th century BC. Today, their fossils can be witnessed in the museums with detailed history.

Early in the first millennium BC, the collection of Indo-European people invaded Central Europe and intermarried the local population to increase their ethnic groups and tribes. In today's date, their presence can be traced through archaeological and linguistic evidence. They dominated the northern and central areas.

In the 3rd century BC, the Roman invasion lasted for many centuries. Later Roman provinces were developed. You can witness numerous Roman sites that include works of engineering, baths, temples, bridges, roads, circuses, theatres, layman's homes, coins, sarcophagi, and ceramics. Later, there was a fall of Rome due to the dark ages and a sharp decline in urban life. Hence, Germanic tribes controlled the territory between the 5th and 8th centuries.

Eventually, the Portuguese defeated the foreign invaders in the war and established a political alliance with England. The treaty of Windsor is continued to the present day and the world's oldest military agreement between two sovereign nations. Today, Portugal is one of the renowned nations and is a prestigious European country.

Portugal is in Southern Western Europe with a massive coastline of 1,794 km. The European nation borders with Spain and the territory has a series of the archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The islands are strategically located in the Northern Atlantic.

The total area of the country is 92,090 square kilometers (35,560 sq. mi) in which the land area is 35,320 sq. mi and the water area is 240 sq. mi. Portugal is crossed by several rivers with its origin in Spain. Most of these rivers flow from East to West, discharging in the Atlantic.

The huge coastline has always been a favorable condition for Portugal. In the early times, all the major businesses started to influence the European nation and there was a rise in foreign inhabitants in the land. Portugal's geography is filled with rapid rivers, seamounts, rough cliffs, and fine sand beaches.

The snow-capped cliffs area the major spot for all the winter activities. The sceneries are ravishing, and the lakes kiss the foothills and the surrounding forested areas have their own charm. Portugal is tentatively made with the sum of 99.55% land, 1% water, and 0.3% of the extensive coastline.

The predominant religion of Portugal is Roman catholic with a close-knit family ethic. The major reason behind this is the invasion of the Roman groups at an early age. Due to the vast history, the culture was always influenced by the Europeans, but the good thing is that Portugal always embraced every culture. Some of the influences on Portuguese culture are Celtic, Lusitanian, Phoenician, Germanic, Visigoth, Viking, Sephardic Jewish, and Moorish.

Art-chitecture (Artistic-architecture)
Post Roman civilization, the culture of art-in-architecture began to take place. The buildings, monuments, streets, and structures built had a significant formation and the use of art was to express the colorful minds and talent of hands.

Dance
Undeniably, the folk dances are an integral part of the Portuguese culture. The colorful costumes and sharp moves are the main part of the performances. Every dance form has a variation of its own and the types of dances are Circle dance, Fandango Schottische (Chotica), Corridinho (of the Algarve and Estremadura regions), Vira (of the Minho region), Bailarico, Vareirinha, Malhao, Vareira, Maneio and many more.

Music
The traditional and folk music is majorly composed of the use of an old instrument called Portuguese guitar. The vocal parts in music began to develop in the 15th century. Portuguese folk music represent the expressions of a poetic character, their beliefs, and tell their history to other people and generations.

FOOD & DRINK
Portugal is restricted to only the Atlantic portion but there have been many influences in the history of Portuguese food. You can witness mostly Mediterranean influences and the seafood is the star of Portuguese cuisines.

The use of rich ingredients like spices, chilies, and herbs are the secret of its authentic taste. Mostly Piri Piri, white pepper and black pepper, as well as cinnamon, vanilla, paprika, clove, allspice, cumin, and saffron that make your eating experience an event. The ingredients lock the fragrance and add substance to its authentic taste.

The use of fresh products has always been the center of attraction. Fried onions, garlic, red pepper paste, Piri Piri and tomato in olive oil are essential in many sauces. The soups are bread, butter, milk, and cheese are part of Portuguese breakfast whereas lunch and dinner comprise of heavy meals with fruits, vegetables, and meat.

Port wine is the traditional Portuguese drink. There are many theories behind the making of wine which mainly focuses on its color, texture, and taste. It is said that "wine needs to be drunk young" if aging-perfectly exist, then, wine is the living proof of it. Deserts like pastries, cakes, and sugar-coated donuts are some sweets that are in major demand in Portugal.

Must-Try Delicacies: Bacalhau (Dried Codfish), Caldo Verde (Soup), Tripas A Moda Do Porto (A Tripe And White Bean Stew), Rissois (Crumbled Pockets Of Meat Like Beef And Pork), and many more.

Must-Try Drinks: Port Wine and Port Tonic.

WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT PORTUGAL?

Portugal houses one of the top city break destinations in Europe.

The sprawling food culture of the Portuguese cuisines is worth exploring.

Portugal is the hub of World-class Port wines.

Explore the majestic familiar beaches of Portugal.

Things to see in Portugal are its finest sceneries, the major reason to explore this amazing European land.

Some of the most popular places to visit in Portugal are its great surfing beaches.

Discover the unspoiled woodlands of Portugal.

Explore a former monastic retreat at its own former royal palace.

Portugal is the hub of festivals at the time of summer; starting from May to August is the best time to go to Portugal for utter enjoyment.

Visit the sunset areas is sheer magnificence as you witness varied contrasts in the sky.

The historical tram running all over the downtown is a must ride ancient vehicle here.

Coffee is yum! Portugal coffee has a unique taste and it is amazing.

Fish food is the specialty of Portuguese cuisines that are prominent in the beach areas.

The Portuguese mosaic design can be seen in almost every decorating product (home decor), the perfect souvenir.

Portugal is claimed to have the best weather as compared to the other European countries.

The touch of nature in Portugal is amazing, wind, sea, lakes, forests, and much more are its true treasures.

For all the sweet tooth, there is good news, you will find a bakery in almost every corner of Portugal.

Every sight of this European gem is eye-catchy as the complementing weather adds to the natural beauty of Portugal.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PORTUGAL
PORTUGAL CLIMATE | PORTUGAL WEATHER
The best time to visit Portugal is spring and fall when the days are cozy, and the nights are cool. Overall, the moderate weather and the varied contracts of the mother nature make it a favorable destination to explore.

Spring is considered the birth month of leaves and flowers when the nature blossoms and fall is considered the color palette of nature where everything is covered under the dried colorful leaves.

The mainland temperature in Portugal differs from time to time. Tourists can sightsee, roam, or simply take numerous pictures of their expedition in the terrific environs.

The temperature in Portugal in various months:
Range of Portugal weather in January: 6℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in February: 8.8℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in March: 14℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in April: 16℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in May: 20℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in June: 23℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in July: 27℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in August: 28℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in September: 22℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in October: 18℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in November: 15℃ (avg. temp.)
Range of Portugal weather in December: 10℃ (avg. temp.)

TOP THINGS TO DO IN PORTUGAL
Visit Portugal with Family

Visit the Belem Tower, a landmark medieval defensive tower with historical magnificence.

Park and National Palace of Pena, a grand palace sitting on the hilltop overlooking all the serene beauty of nearby areas.

Jeronimos Monastery, a Gothic monastery listed as a World Heritage site, renowned for its amazing architecture.

Castelo de S. Jorge, a fairytale-like castle and palace ruin sitting on the top of the hill.

Visit Portugal as a Couple

Casino Estoril, an amazing place to enjoy your nightlife to the fullest with fun and enthusiasm.

Mercado da Ribeira, an indoor market with ample of crafts and food products to buy.

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, the center of the global art collection to admire and appreciate.

Sintra National Palace, the Moorish palace famous all over Europe for its impeccable creation.

Visit Portugal with Friends

Praia da Marinha, one of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal with a Mediterranean climate

Batalha Monastery, the astounding Gothic monastery with amazing structure.

Norpark - Aquatic Amusement Nazare, a waterpark with amazing water rides.

Casino da Povoa, the one-stop venue for all the party-animals.

Visit Portugal with Kids

KidZania, the astounding theme park with many rides for utter amazement

Slide & Splash, the amazing waterpark of fun and thrill.

Portugal dos Pequenitos, a miniature village with barbie museum.

National Coach Museum, the holder of 16th-19th century carriages.

What to Buy?

Portuguese port wine

Cork products like a red cork tote bag, wall hanging, home decor and many more

Azulejos (The original Portuguese tiles or ceramics)

Pottery and earthenware

Barcelos cockerel (Galo de Barcelos)

Portuguese embroidered products (tablecloths, blouses, shirts, scarves, baby clothes, and beddings)

Porto shoes

Leather bags

Canned sardines

Beautifully packed soaps

Portuguese Buffalo Mozzarella and cheese like Feta cheese, Brie, Camembert, and cheese in brine

Vintage toys as souvenirs

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN PORTUGAL
Praca do Comercio
The historical landmark is situated near the Tagus river. The square is also known as Terreiro do Paco. There are many lined up cafes and shopping areas. The place is famous for its 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades, and mosaic cobbles.
Timing: 24 hours
Price: 2.72 USD

Cabo da Roca
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range. The viewpoint area is amazing and one of the best places to visit in Portugal. It is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast.
Timing: 24 hours
Price: Free!

Batalha Monastery
The literal meaning of the name is the monastery of battle. It is a Dominican convent in the municipality of Batalha. It is a prominent Portugal's tourist attraction that is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage.
Timing: 09:00 am to 5:30 pm every day
Price: 6.52 USD

Praia da Marinha
Praia da Marinha is one of the most typical Portugal attractions. The beach has a Mediterranean climate. The strategic location makes it one of the best places to see in Portugal.
Timing: 24 hours
Price: Free!

Mafra National Palace
It is a Neoclassical palace, a Royal building and one of Portugal's famous places to visit. The grandeur palace is classified as top Portugal's tourist place due to its historical magnificence and landmark architecture.
Timing: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm every day (Tuesday closed)
Price: 6.52 USD

Other Popular Places to go in Portugal

Jeronimos Monastery

Park and National Palace of Pena

Praca do Comercio

Castelo dos Mouros

Peneda-Geres National Park

Madeira Botanical Garden

Mount Pico

Ria Formosa

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Sanctuary of Our Lady of FÃ¡tima

Mercado da Ribeira

Park and Palace of Monserrate

Queluz National Palace

Alcobaca Monastery

Porto Cathedral.... and many more

Most Popular Regions To Visit In Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is one of the major cities to visit in Portugal. It is a hilly and coastal city due to which Lisbon's weather is favorable all year round. The scenery of the bustling and exciting city encompasses colorful buildings, art galleries, and has a fascinating liberal atmosphere that has boosted Lisbon's tourism. The major things to do in Lisbon, the capital city is to admire its beauty and contrast.

Lisbon attractions: Castelo de S. Jorge, Praca do Comercio, Rossio, National Pantheon, and many more places.

Porto, Portugal
Portugal has many places to see, one of which is Porto. The city is renowned for its stately bridges and port wine production. The major things to do in Porto is to sight the medieval times of the country with its narrow cobbled streets, old districts, art monuments, and ornate palaces.
Porto attractions: Livraria Lello, Luis I Bridge, Clerigos Church, Parque de Serralves, Jardins do PalÃ¡cio de Cristal, Casa da Musica and many other places.

Lagos, Portugal
Lagos is the municipality town in Southern Portugal in the Algarve region. The place is well known for its walled old town, cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. One of the major things to do in Lagos is to stroll in its narrow alleys and get to know about its history and culture by heart.
Places to visit: Ponta da Piedade, Praia do Camilo, Meia Praia, Forte da Ponta da Bandeira (Lagos), Pinhao Beach, Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse and many other places.

If you can make time....
More Places to Explore in Portugal

Coimbra, Portugal

Braga, Portugal

Evora, Portugal

Guimaraes, Portugal

Aveiro, Portugal

Faro, Portugal

Funchal, Portugal

Ãbidos, Portugal

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Albufeira, Portugal

Tavira, Portugal

Tomar, Portugal

Sintra, Portugal

Braganca, Portugal....and many more

Major Festivals and Events in Portugal
Carnaval
The Carnaval festival is famous in Portugal. The festival is celebrated by varied communities with street parades, theatrical performances, dances, and folk music performances.
Location: Torres Vedras, Portugal
Date: February

NOS Primavera Sound
It is a popular Portugal Music festival. The event is followed by large scale festivals with studded musical diversity of varied genres. Many bands take part in it and the crowd sings along.
Location: NOS Primavera Sound, Parque da Cidade, Porto
Date: June

Iberian Mask Festival
The unique festival is celebrated with people dressing up in colorful costumes and distinctly designed masks. The festival has cultural and ethnic ties between the Spanish Portuguese regions. Traditional songs are played with amazing dance performances.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: 16th to 30th May. 2020

Praia Grande Beach Games
The festival is celebrated in the summer in Portugal and the events are programmed to promote the sports among the people. Many young aspirants take part in it and win prizes.
Location: Praia Grande, Portugal
Date: *Not revealed

The visa requirements for Portugal have become much less complicated over the years. In order to travel to Portugal, you require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the applied visa expiry date. Portugal is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.

Visa-Free Travel
List of countries for visa-free travel. A total of 133 countries do not require a visa to travel to Portugal.

Visa-free travel 15 days:
Sao Tome and Principe

Visa-free travel 90 days:
Albania, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Japan, Kiribati, South Korea, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, and Venezuela

Visa-free travel 3 months:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Israel, Morocco, Namibia, Saint Kitts, and Nevis, Seychelles, and Tunisia

Visa-On-Arrival (VOA)
The following countries can avail of the VOA facility to Portugal. These include Togo, Tajikistan, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Mozambique, Mongolia, Mauritania, Lebanon, Iran, Comoros, Burkina Faso, and Bangladesh

Transit visas
A visa is not required to transit through Portugal on the way to another destination. The traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond travel dates, a round-trip or onward ticket, and a valid visa for the next destination (if required).

Get more information on 'How to get a visa to Portugal' through the Official website of Portugal.

**Please note that the information is subject to change. For the latest information and updates, please contact your embassy.

GETTING AROUND THE PLACE
Train
Portugal is not a large country and it is not a hassle to get around the place via train. In fact, the train services are cheap and have better connectivity all over the nation starting from town to city.

Rent-A-Car
Tourists can rent a car to get to their desired destination. Renting a car is convenient, but it can be slightly costlier. However, the tourists are comfortably picked up from their desired spots and are dropped right in front of the stop. You can negotiate the price if you want.

Taxi/Cabs
Taxis and cabs have fixed prices and are available frequently. The prices may vary as per the distance, so it is recommended to talk beforehand regarding the cost range as per time or distance.

Rent-a-bike
If you are a backpacker or a solo traveler and budget traveling is on your list, then, renting a bike is undoubtedly perfect for you. It is a wallet-friendly, convenient and you can ride as per your preferences.

Plane
Portugal flights serve 7 domestic destinations, but the tickets are costlier. So, it is recommended to use the other means of transports available.

HOW TO GET THERE?
Via Road Route
You can take a road route and drive your way to the country by crossing the borders. Reach Portugal by driving 2000 route km or so from the UK. Use the standard cross-Channel services or Eurotunnel through the Channel Tunnel. It takes two full days. Make sure to get all the valid required documents.

Via Air route
Portugal serves 84 international destinations in 36 countries. Due to the better connectivity, Portugal is accessible from many far and near places.

Via Water route
Portugal has a massive coastline and there are many ferry routes available to reach Portugal through waterways.

Via Train route
Trains in Portugal have international connectivity and are quite cheap as compared to the rented car service, air tickets or ferries. It is convenient, cheap, and frequently used by tourists and locals.

TRAVEL TIPS

Avoid the hottest and busiest months of July and August if you are intolerant to heat.

Keep proper knowledge of Public transport services availability.

If you have an EU passport, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal.

If planning to rent a car, do not forget your international driving license.

Pack breathable clothes to avoid the heat, if visiting in the summer season.

Make use of public charging spots in case of emergencies.

The place is a paradise for food lovers.

Do not reveal the location of your accommodation to strangers.

Do always carry some local currency to avoid any monetary problems during an emergency.

While exchanging money keep notes till euro 50; getting the change of bigger stacks like euro 100, euro 200 is quite difficult.

It is recommended to learn some basic lines of the local language or keep the translation app installed.

If you plan to visit museums and monuments make note of their admission fees as many allow free entry on Sunday.

Make sure to visit the top tourist locations.

Do make a note of the traffic rules and regulations of Portugal before self-driving.

Tipping is common at restaurants.

Signing for travel insurance is highly recommended.

Do not indulge in any sort of photography in the prohibited areas.

It is recommended to hook onto the Wi-Fi as much as possible for better connectivity.

It is highly recommended to use public transport for an amazing travel experience

Super-fresh fish and seafood are among Portugal's gastronomic highlights.

Make sure to buy the handmade home decors.

SAFETY TIPS

Be aware of pickpocketing.

Portugal is one of the safest European countries, still, it is better to stay away from strangers.

Travel with the printed copies of your travel documents.

It is a criminal offense to be in relation to any kind of drug, so be aware of the law.

The trains and public transportation systems in Portugal are generally safe and reliable.

In the countryside, avoid staying out late.

It is better to use GPS navigation while traveling from one place to another in Portugal.

Be careful in the surfing zones, use protective gear while taking part in an adventure activity.

DO NOT reveal your address or room number to any stranger.

DO keep your visa and passport in your bag before heading out.

Obtain a valid tourist driving license before renting a car.

DO NOT click pictures of the restricted areas.

Always keep the emergency numbers of Portugal on speed dial.

Never violate any rules and regulations in Portugal to avoid heavy penalties.

Give respect to others and do not speak ill of anyone.

Park vehicles in the legit parking places only and if a designated official tries to help, he wants to be tipped.

Avoid getting scammed in bars, drink safely.

HEALTH

Any sort of severe vaccination is not required before traveling to Portugal.

It is recommended to get a vaccination for tetanus and rabies.

Must carry a first aid.

Do take mosquito repellents to avoid mosquito-borne diseases.

Get medical insurance before traveling to Portugal.

Obtain an eye-cooling drop to protect the eyes from outside heat and dirt.

It is recommended to keep face masks to avoid tiny dust particles.

Always keep hand sanitizers, wet tissues, and germ-kill sprays.

Carry your medications for a considerable period.

Do keep valid prescriptions in case of emergencies.

Do carry painkillers and pain relief sprays.

WHAT TO PACK?

Shoes with non-slip soles

A printed copy of your health document

Cash and bank cards or tourist cheques

Concealed money belt

Skin cooling gel to prevent sunburn

Cotton t-shirts

Umbrella

Raincoat or waterproof jacket

Heavy woolen jackets, if visiting Portugal in winters

Cargo pant

Light sneakers

Pair of socks and gloves

Pair of goggles or sunglasses

Swimwear or swimsuit

Water bottle

Battery charger and power bank

Camera with extra batteries

A light jacket or pullovers

ID cards

Wet wipes

Torch

Toiletries

Passport and Visa

Printed travel documents and tickets

Sport shoes or hiking shoes

Small backpack to carry essentials

DRESS CODE & ETIQUETTE

A thin shawl or scarf is always recommended to wear in Portugal, it adds up elegance to the whole attire.

A casual style of unstated dress is what all the locals and tourists wear in Portugal.

Jeans are very popular in Portugal.

Girls are free to wear anything as per their convenience.

Mostly female tourists wear skirts and shorts on a hot day outing.

Portuguese are not very conservative when it comes to dressing.

If visiting any religious place in Portugal, make sure to cover your shoulders and legs.

Keep a jacket with you for the evening as it might get cool.

Men can wear casual clothes like chinos and t-shirts.

PLACES TO VISIT NEAR PORTUGAL
Spain (331 km)
Spain is the only bordering country of Portugal. It is also one of the prominent European countries renowned for its culture, geography, and the love for soccer. You can witness many amazing castles, palaces, a sprawling culture, and mouthwatering cuisines made in the traditional style. Spain is a unique sum of art, culture, museums, monuments, beaches, cities, parties, tours, cuisine, and nature.

Distance Between Places of Importance In And Around Portugal

Lisbon to Porto: 274 km

Porto to Lagos: 573.4 km

Lagos to Lisbon: 302.4 km

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PORTUGAL

It is very less known that Portugal is the oldest country in Europe.

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Japan in the 16th century.

The world's oldest bookstore is in Portugal.

Coffee is in the blood of Portuguese people.

One of the world's ancient universities is in Portugal.

Portuguese try to use more and more renewable energy.

Portugal is one of the top surfing spots in the world.

Peri-peri, the chili sauce was originated in Portugal.

Wine is the part of food culture in Portugal.

Portugal is the world's largest cork producer.

Portugal is home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Portuguese is the official language of 19 countries.

Portugal holds the world record of the largest dining table set.

Portugal has the longest bridge in Europe.

In 1494, the Treaty of Tordesillas was signed which essentially gave Portugal the eastern half of the "New Word", including Brazil, Africa, and Asia.

Lisbon, Portugal city is older than Rome.

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