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Portugal Travel Guide

Continent: Europe
Region: Southern Europe
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6 Days / 5 Nights

Best of Portugal Tour Package

Lisbon (3N) → Cascais (2N)

$866/person
9 Days / 8 Nights

Spain and Portugal Honeymoon Tour Package

Lisbon (2N) → Madrid(2N) → Seville(2N) → Barcelona(2N)

$ 1,878
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$1,625/person
8 Days / 7 Nights

Fantastic Portugal Tour Package with Sintra Day...

Lisbon (3N) → Coimbora (2N) → Porto (2N)

$974/person
7 Days / 6 Nights

Standard Summer Portugal Package - 6 Nights 7 Days

Porto (2N) → Lisbon (2N) → Faro (2N)

$746/person
7 Days / 6 Nights

Teasures of Portugal Holiday 5-Star Package

Porto (1N) → Lisbon (2N) → Faro (2N) → Lisbon(1N)

$143/person
7 Days / 6 Nights

Portugal Spain Tour Package

Lisbon (2N) → Madrid(2N) → Barcelona(2N)

$900/person
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Portugal Travel Essentials

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Best Time: Summer (July-August) Read More

Ideal Duration:
7-10 days for exploring Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve region; 2 weeks for a broader exploration including Coimbra and the Douro Valley

Accommodation Cost (per night in USD):
Dorm bed: $15-30
Budget: $40-80
Mid-range: $100-150
Luxury: $200 and above

Budget for Food & Drinks (per day in USD):
Budget: $10-20
Mid-range: $30-50

Visa Policy for Indians:
Schengen Visa required

Visa Policy for Other Nationals:
Schengen Visa for many countries

Getting In Portugal:
Lisbon Airport (LIS), Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) in Porto Read More

Getting Around Portugal:
Trams, buses, trains, rental cars Read More

"The best of Europe"

Portugal Tourism

With a rich culture, eccentric cities and an exquisite countryside, Portugal is among the best value destinations in Europe. The landscape is exceedingly diverse as one can see it changing as they travel from green mountains in the North to rocky cliffs and waterfalls in the Centre to the desert-like landscape in Alentejo and laidback beaches in Algarve. Recently named the "Best Golf Destination", Fourteen of Portugal's golf courses are among the top 100 in Europe. Surfing is another activity Portugal is sought after for. Portugal is the place to be if you desire the best of European landscapes and culture in one spot.

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Tourist Places to Visit In Portugal

4.5

Lisbon

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Porto

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Faro

967 Stay options

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4.8

Ponta Delgada

861 Stay options

4.4

Carvoeiro

2448 Stay options

4.4

Funchal

2010 Stay options

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Best time to visit Portugal

The Best time to visit Portugal is during spring and fall seasons as they have a balmy weather, summers are long and hot, while winters are wet and cold. However, the country does not have a particular holiday season - it is an all year round destination, and everything depends on what the visitor w... (Read More)

Holidify's opinion on Travel to Portugal

What's Great about Travelling to Portugal?

  • Beautiful beaches - surfing, sun-bathing and water sports are big during Summers
  • Magnificent and diverse landscape
  • Year- round festivals to keep tourists busy

What's Not So Great about Travelling to Portugal?

  • Might be difficult to travel within the country as options are limited
  • Language barriers

Who should Travel to Portugal?

For sea fanatics who love spending time at beaches, go surfing and indulge in water sports.

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Exchanging Money in Portugal

Best places to buy/exchange currency: Cambios (Bureaux de Change or Change Shops), hotels and shops (banks do not offer foreign exchange anymore). It is advisable to exchange currency from bureaux in larger towns as they give the best rates whereas airports and hotels offer very poor rates of exchange. However, ATMs or Cashpoints are the best places to exchange currency.ÊCambios or Change Shops do not go by commercial bank rates and impose some hidden costs. ATMs accepting international cards can be found everywhere, and currency conversion booths are easy to locate in tourists spots. Most bank branches, supermarkets, and shopping areas also have Multibanco or automated cashpoints.

Nightlife in Portugal

Lisbon is the party capital of the country with a number of traditional nightclubs and bars. Club Lux is a popular, premium nightclub owned by Hollywood actor John Malkovich. The interiors are retro and funky with a huge dance floor for those willing to shake a leg and a separate floor with a mellower vibe. Other hotspots include Queens nightclub, Stylish Bar and Super Club - all have great music and cheap drinks. In terms of bars, Atelier in Porto and The Second Bar in Areias de Sao are popular places to kick back and relax. Algarve also offers a wide variety of bars and clubs for all sorts of audiences - from families to wild stags. These range from music bars and all-night clubs to beach clubs and lounge bars. Some popular places include The Black Stove Alvor, On the Rocks Bar, The Beach Bar, NoSoloAgua Club Restaurant and BJ's Oceanside.

Shopping in Portugal

Often referred to as a mecca for shopping enthusiasts, Portugal has a range of markets, boutiques, shopping malls and other shopping outlets for its tourists. Some popular places in Lisbon include the Amoreiras Shopping Center, El Corte Ingls (for premium, high-end brands), The Atrium Saldhana, Colombo Centro Comercial (Portugal's largest shopping centre) and Armazens do Chiado.Forum Algarve Shopping Mall and The Marina shopping complex are huge shopping complexes in Algarve with all kinds of goods from souvenirs to everyday items.

Festivals of Portugal

Carnaval (Feb-March): Dance, music, street parties and other fun events take place all over Portugal.Lisbon Fish and Flavors (April): Lisbon's gourmet seafood festival that pays tribute to Portugal's excellent, high-quality seafood.Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo (April-May): Most important festival of the Azores on the island of Sao Miguel; six-day-long party.Festa da Coca (May): Takes place in Mono; parades and processions to the local church; knighted St. George battles a painted dragon.Festival de Sintra (May/June): Music festival in Sinatra.Portos Festa de So Joao (June): Celebrated in Porto with beer, barbeques, music and plastic hammers.Festa de So Gonalo and So Antonio (June): Fertility rituals that take place in Amarante and Lisbon, complete with cakes, music, dance and processions.Noite Branca (August): A festival in Loul to bid goodbye to the summer.Feira de Outubro (October): Bull-running and bull-fighting are the main attractions; takes place in Vila Franca de Xira.Celtic Christmas (December): A unique, two-day fiesta in Trs-os-Montes region to celebrate the winter solstice. New Years Eve in Madeira (December): One of the largest New Year's fireworks show in the world.

History of Portugal

900 years old, Portugal has played a crucial role in world history, remaining the oldest country in Europe with the same borders throughout. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal transformed the existing history of the world with the New World Discoveries ("Descobrimentos"). It was the first to establish a sea route to India, and colonise areas in Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The Republic was established in 1910 and the monarchy was abolished. This Republic, however, was very fragile and was replaced by a military dictatorship, which remained for 46 years. The country therefore stagnated. Portugal finally became a free democracy in 1974, and further joined the current European Union in 1986, of which it still is a part.

Hygiene in Portugal

  • Medical and emergency facilities are available in all the key cities (national emergency number Ð 112); public hospitals are maintained by European standards.
  • Tap water is drinkable, but bottled/spring water (‡gua mineral) is recommended.
  • EU citizens are covered by Portugal's National Healthcare System as long as they carry their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Customs of Portugal

  • Appropriate clothing should be worn when visiting churches or religious monuments.
  • It is now allowed to smoke in enclosed public places like shops, malls and taxis.
  • Topless sunbathing is permitted on the beaches of Portugal.
  • While Portugal is largely a gay-friendly country, rural and smaller areas aren't very as accepting of LGBTs.
  • Tipping is an option in both restaurants and in availing various services (taxi drivers, hotel staff). It is seen as a token of appreciation rather than an addition to one's salary. A euro or so would do.

Tips for visiting Portugal

  • Certain areas of Porto and Lisbon should be avoided at night as pickpockets here (and everywhere else for that matter) usually target tourist areas and tourists frequently. Railway stations, metro stations, shopping complexes, crowded buses are amongst some popular areas frequented by pickpockets and thugs, many of whom are under 18 and aren't subject to harsh laws.
  • It is advisable to wear a money belt or a fanny pack to contain valuables (like money, important documents) or keep them in the inside pocket.
  • On empty trains and buses, sit with other passengers or avoid such journeys altogether.

Food of Portugal

The origin of Portuguese cuisine can be traced back to a combination of main ingredients which include the meat of cows, goats and pigs; seafood and hearty peasant food. Every Portuguese meal begins with a soup, the most popular being caldo verde. Another staple is bacalhau (salt cod) that can be cooked in a thousand ways. Fish dishes are also common and delicious they mostly revolve around sole, sardines, salmon, trout, mackerel, frogfish and a variety of turbot. These are boiled, grilled, fried and served in a number of sauces. Fresh seafood is also easy to find with lobsters, mussels, oysters and clams being the main attractions. Portuguese grilled chicken is world famous, and so is Mealhada's suckling pig roast specialities enjoyed widely by tourists. Red wine, white wine and port wine are the most famous beverages in Portugal and should not be missed.

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How to reach Portugal from India?

Main airlines: Turkish, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Gulf Air, Air India and Jet Airways. Main Indian cities to board a flight: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Goa. One-stop flights only.

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