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A place of your fantasy: portugal

January 27th, 2010

An exclusive country which managed to preserve its traditions and country architecture being a component of contemporary Europe with all the benefits of advanced technology is Portugal. It feels like time stopped there to esteem its spectacular scenery. Country is placed in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the legalese here, nonetheless another official language, spoken in a few parts of the country is Mirandese. Portugal map, borders Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south shore. State is considered to be the traveler’s heaven because of sunny weather conditions, extensive and unusual coast and charming small villages. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

The weather conditions of Portugal can be subdivided into two. It is marine in the north and Mediterranean in the south. It is as well one of the warmest states of Europe. Summers are hot and barren. Winters are cold and humid. Spring and autumn are the best time of the year to reach Portugal. Casual clothes is okay. Nevertheless keep in mind not to be dressed in swimsuits in towns. Smoking is allowed after snacks in eateries. Smoking is prohibited in theatres, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in restaurant and hotels and 10 percent to cabs.

Many international airlines like Flybe, Jet 2, bmibaby, Flyglobespan, MyTravelLite, Easyjet, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, British Airways and SATA provide facilities for those, who favour air travel.