WHAT TO EXPECT
Obrigada. That’s my word to describe this country. Portugal, thank you for the experience. This country is an amazing choice to plan a road trip. With the distances between north and south, it’s quite easy to discover the whole country depending on how many days you have to travel. Amazing wine and food in the north, stunning beaches all the way long the coast and incredible waves for surfing in the south.
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Pick a destination
- Lisbon
- Ericeira
- Oporto
- Lagos
- Sagres
Best time to visit
The high season of June to August is the best time to visit Portugal for the beach and surfing. During the summer months, you’ll find warmer ocean temperatures, especially as you head south to the Algarve. Tourist peak is in July and August, so plan on sharing those pretty beaches with plenty of other sunseekers. November through March is low season and offers cheaper places to stay.
Pick a destination
- Lisbon
- Ericeira
- Oporto
- Lagos
- Sagres
Best time to visit
The high season of June to August is the best time to visit Portugal for the beach and surfing. During the summer months, you’ll find warmer ocean temperatures, especially as you head south to the Algarve. Tourist peak is in July and August, so plan on sharing those pretty beaches with plenty of other sunseekers. November through March is low season and offers cheaper places to stay.
THINGS TO KNOW
Currency: The euro (EUR) is the national currency of Croatia.
Language: Portuguese is the official language of Portugal but many people speaks English.
Plugs: The power plugs are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz
VISA: Portugal is a member country of the EU and no VISA is required for EU citizens. Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea and the USA are also visa-exempt for a stay of up to 90 days.
Safety: In general, the whole country enjoys a high level of security. Crime is rare, although it is advisable to be aware in the busiest public places due to the possible presence of pickpockets.
Health: For EU citizens it is extremely important to have the European Health Card (EHIC), which guarantees assistance from the Social Security of the European country of origin. For other nationalities it is always advisable to get a good travel insurance.
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