The Best Time To Visit

The ideal time to travel to Portugal is between April and October, where the climate is hot and dry but is tempered by the presence of the Atlantic. Beginning in November and until March, winter is cold and rainy, although a trip to Lisbon is still quite possible with a sunny climate still more than Paris. At this time of year, some of the tracks that lead to small villages that make up the charm of Portugal are sometimes barely usable and the sea is often rough. Finally, fans will choose to relax the Algarve region where the sun is doing well all year and temperatures still around 25 ° C.

Portugal, home of the greatest explorers, is a land rich. The predominantly Catholic country that stretches over nearly 91 980 km ² is full of sunny lands, exquisite vineyards and sandy beaches. To benefit, you must go on the west coast where waters are calmer and therefore more secure bathing. To begin your tour of Portugal, it must first reach the shores of the Tagus and enjoy Lisbon, the capital. It has a large number of monuments dating from various eras, as well as museums and art galleries like the National Museum of Ancient Art which brings together the works of the greatest Portuguese painters, the National Museum of Azulejos or the Museu Calouste Gilbenkian which is one of the most remarkable buildings in the country. To mingle with the inhabitants of Lisbon, nothing beats the Rossio Square and the district of Belem, and their small shops with rustic charm that contain more than one treasure.

Once this first step, we must explore in depth the country by going for example in Sintra, located 28 km from the Portuguese capital, which is frequented by the international jet set, or in Evora, which will delight lovers of history and medieval architecture. To indulge in the joys of swimming and scuba diving, you must go to Lagos, south of the Algarve, and more specifically on the beaches of Meia Preia and Pinhao. Some local companies also offer tourists to rent small boats for cruising offshore or to fisheries. For horse enthusiasts, nature and nature trips, the Alentenjo, the Serra da Estrela National Park and Peneda-Geres are the places recommended. Finally, golf enthusiasts will not mind playing a few games on the greens in the south of the country and are renowned throughout Europe.

If Portugal is no longer the country very cheap it was still a few years ago, the prices here are reasonable, however. A comfortable hotel room without frills will cost forty euros and a restaurant meal starts at 7 euros from anyone. Many campsites you will save on the budget accommodation. The rental apartments are also practiced in tourist areas.

Like all highly touristic country, Portugal is also vulnerable to petty crime, the pickpockets and pickpocketing, especially in Lisbon. Thus, it is not advisable to show too many signs of wealth, or to walk alone in deserted places and unenlightened. It is also very important to know that throughout the month of June, the month most conducive to fire, it is strictly prohibited to manipulate fire or even lighting a cigarette in the forests and woodlands. Any violation of this rule leads to pay a heavy fine. The same goes for non-compliance with signals regulating coastal bathing, and for driving while intoxicated and concealment of narcotics, cases where prison sentences can still be incurred.

To get to Portugal, the air is most convenient for all European capitals. Once there, take the bus or train or rent a car. By car, allow more than 20 hours to reach the capital from Paris. Lisbon is served by a metro and funicular handy. The provinces and regions less extensive in the country, cycling is a good option. Later health and health risks, there is not much to say except that it is imperative you bring sunscreen because sunburn are common.