- Geographic location:Portugal is located in the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, bordered by Spain to the east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west
- Capital:Lisbon
- Language:Portuguese and Mirandese
- Travel documents required:Passport or valid identity card required from EU residents. For citizens of other countries, a visa (exception: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zeland, Panama, Paraguay, Korea, San Marino, Vatican City, Singapur, Uruguay and Venezuela. The maximum time to stay as a tourist is 90 days
- Voltage used :220 volts at 50Hz
- Time zone:GMT
- Dialling code:Country code: +351
- Climate:The climate of Portugal, due to its geographical position is quite varied. To the north, it can be cold in winter and blazing hot in summer, while the south enjoys a continental Mediterranean climate
- Vaccines:No vacinations are required
- Currency:Euro
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Port in Porto
door AlexA must-see – well must-taste - is sampling Port in Porto. This Portuguese traditional fortified wine is best tasted at the Castello Hill in Vila Nova de Gaia, where some of the country’s best port wine lodges are located. Try port tasting at W. & J. Graham’s which was established in 1820 and serves its award winning vintage port. There are plenty of other places to try here, and guaranteed, that if you didn’t like port before you visited Porto, you will when you visit here�
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- Gepubliceerd in 21/07/2009
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Ribeira, Porto
door AlexA super cool area to visit in Porto is the suburb of Ribeira. It’s incredibly reminiscent of Lisbon's ancient Alfama area, with balconied houses and narrow, winding streets. It possesses a timeless quality, and the pretty balconied houses provide a picture perfect photo opportunity for visitors. To see the seductive side of Porto, come to this area. It’s by far my favourite�
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- Gepubliceerd in 21/07/2009
