Summary
Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is home to stunning cities as well as beaches galore in the Algarve region. For city breaks, the capital, Lisbon and Porto never disappoint and Albufeira is a former fishing village that boasts vast beaches and a bustling nightlife.
In terms of food and drink, Portugal dishes up magnificent fresh seafood such as bacalhau a bras (salted cod with onions and potatoes) and cataplana de marisco (an aromatic shellfish delight). As well as Port, the country produces some fantastic light white wines such as Douro Branco.
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FAQs
The season starts as early as late March and lasts until November, the hottest months are June-August.
For city breaks 3 nights is sufficient and for beach holidays 7 nights is enough.
The currency of Portugal is Euro.
Tipping is not customary in Portugal and it’s left to the customer’s discretion.
The flight to Portugal takes from 2h30 minutes up to 3h depending on a destination.
There is no time difference between Portugal and UK
The Portugal is famous for fado music, Cristiano Ronaldo, Port wine, azulejo tiles and more than 300 sunny days a year.
The official language is Portuguese.
The most popular Portuguese food is custard tart called pastel de nata, octopus with olive oil and potatoes ( Polvo à Lagareiro), Iberian black, pork Arroz de pato (duck rice), Sardinhas assadas (grilled sardines), and Açorda (bread soaked in broth)
The most popular places to visit Portugal is The Algarve, Lisbon, Porto, The Azores and Madeira.
