Increasingly, millions of tourists travel to Portugal throughout the year. If you’re planning your visit, here is everything you need to know about traveling to Portugal – your very own survival guide to the country. From essential phrases to etiquette and weather, we have got you covered!
The small yet charming village of Carvalhal sits among the pine forests and rice fields near Camporta and is one of the best small towns in Portugal. Carvalhal is a traditional village that boasts mild weather throughout the year. This means that even if you visit Portugal during the off-...
Known as thePearl of the Alantic, theisland of Madeiratruly looks like a whimsical garden. Madeira is tropical, wild and has some of the most dramatic landscapes I’ve seen, but it’s all packaged with a mild weather throughout the entire year. ...
Lisbon has a mild and equable climate, with a mean annual temperature in the low 60s F (about 17 °C). The proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and the influence of the Gulf Stream mediate the weather conditions throughout the year. January, the coldest month, has an average temperature of ...
The Portugal News is Portugal’s largest circulation English language newspaper. Established in 1977, it is the only Portuguese newspaper on the net that...
The sea around the Alentejo coastline always feels chilly, as it is the Atlantic Ocean, and there is only a slight variation in temperature throughout the year (22C in the summer to 20C in the winter). If you are planning to spend an extended period in the sea, you will want a wetsui...
While doubts still remain about when a full flight schedule between Portugal and the rest of the world will again open up, Portugal’s foreign minister has...
Last but not least, we recommend the Silver Coast: A 150 mile stretch of beach along the North of Portugal, directly competing with the Algarve Region in the South. While the weather is not as consistent and idyllic as the Algarve, the Silver Coast is seen as more authentic and is attrac...
Portugal is probably on your list thanks to its Mediterranean weather. There is rarely any snow in Portugal. Throughout the whole year, the weather is rather warm. Even the winter is usually more chilly than really cold. Of course, if you venture further north, you might find some slightly...
Remember that even though Portugal experiences nice weather throughout most of the year, conditions can get cool and windy along the coast. Here are a few items that need to be in your pack: Surf booties/gloves(if you’ll be surfing) ...