A country of your fantasy
The best thing regarding Portugal is that in spite of being a fraction of modern Europe one may still discover the countryside dwellings which have been here by time and has preserved its customs. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. The legalese being used is Portuguese. Mirandese is as well second official language spoken in a few parts of map of Portugal. It is placed in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Splitting the Iberian Peninsula with Spain and neighboring Atlantic Ocean by both west and south shore it is famous for its extended and diverse shoreline, sun-drenched weather conditions and the fascinating cities makes it a tourist’s heaven.
The weather conditions of Portugal may be subdivided in two. It is oceanic in the north and Mediterranean in the south. It is also one of the warmest countries of Europe. Summers are hot and arid. Winters are cool and humid. Spring and autumn are the finest time of the year to get to Portugal. Casual clothes is tolerable. Nevertheless keep in mind not to be dressed in swimsuits in cities. Smoking is permitted after snacks in restaurants. Smoking is forbidden in theatres, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in eatery and hotels and 10 percent to taxis.
By Air – The national airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP).
