An exclusive country which coped to preserve its traditions and rural architecture being a part of modern Europe with all the advantages of advanced technology is Portugal. It feels as time held up there to admire its gorgeous scenery. Country situates in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the legalese here, nevertheless another legalese, spoken in several parts of the state is Mirandese. Portugal map, borders Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south shore. State is thought to be the tourist’s heaven because of sunlit weather conditions, long and unusual shore and beautiful small towns. The metropolis of Portugal is Lisbon.

The weather conditions of Portugal can be classified in two. It is oceanic in the north and Mediterranean in the south. It is also one of the hottest countries of Europe. Summers are hot and arid. Winters are cool and moist. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to reach Portugal. Casual dressing is tolerable. But keep in mind not to wear beachwear in cities. Smoking is permitted after food in restaurants. Smoking is forbidden in theaters, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in restaurant and hotels and 10 percent to taxis.

A lot of international airlines like GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, Jet 2, British Airways, Easyjet, Flybe, Flyglobespan, bmibaby and SATA provide services for those, who like more to fly. Lisbon International Airport is the largest airport, placed at about 4. 5 miles north of the town. Two main airlines, providing air travels from Europe are Portugalia Airlines (NI) and the state airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP). The last one offers flights to such destinations as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from such states as Canada, France, the UK, Spain and USA.

There is a great variety of means to reach Portugal. If somebody prefers travelling by road – boundary stations between Spain and Portugal are usually unlocked presently. Italia, Cunard, Linea C, P&O and Union Cas offer boat services. Principal docks for international clients are Funchal (Madeira), Portimao (Algarve), Lisbon and Leixes (Oporto). For those, who come from the UK by train, best way to reach Portugal is to catch Eurostar train to Paris and from Paris to Portugal by Sud-Express. Map of Portugal and Europe maps you will see on Europe maps the oficial site.

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