A unique country which coped to keep its customs and country design being a component of contemporary Europe with all the pluses of advanced technology is Portugal. It seems like time held up there to delight its fascinating scenery. Country is located in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the official language in this country, nevertheless another legalese, used in a few parts of the state is Mirandese. Portugal map, neighbors Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south shore. Country is thought to be the visitor’s paradise because of sunlit climate, long and interesting shore and splendid small towns. The metropolis of Portugal is Lisbon.
Autumn and spring are truly the greatest times of the year to reach Portugal. Winter starts in November or December and lasts to February or March. Especially in the north and central parts of the country, including Lisbon, the winter is rainy and cold. The weather condition regularly remains warm from May to September. Being one of the hottest countries in Europe, Portugal has hot and dry summers. As any other state, Portugal has its own traditions. It is customary to tip up to 15 percent in eateries and up to 10 percent in cab. People dress unceremoniously here. Smoking is forbidden in cinemas, theatres and buses, but allowed after dinner in eateries.
By Air – The state airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP). The airlines operate direct flights to a great number of directions like Faro, Lisbon and Porto from a great amount of countries, together with the UK, Canada, Spain, France and USA. Portugalia Airlines (NI) accomplishes air travels from Europe. Great amount of well-known airlines that fly to Poland from UK are British Airways, Jet 2, Flybe, Flyglobespan, Easyjet, MyTravelLite, bmibaby and SATA. The biggest airport is Lisbon International Airport which is located at about 4. 5 miles north of the city.
There is a great variety of ways to reach Portugal. If someone likes more travelling by road – border posts between Spain and Portugal are usually unlocked presently. Cunard, Linea C, Olympia, P&O and Union Cas supply boat services. Main docks for international passengers are Funchal (Madeira), Portimao (Algarve), Lisbon and Leixes (Oporto). For those, who come from the UK by train, fastest mode to cometo Portugal is to get on Eurostar train to Paris and from Paris to Portugal by Sud-Express. Map of Portugal and Europe maps you can see on Europe Map the oficial site.