Portugal google map
A unique country which coped to keep its traditions and rural design being a component of contemporary Europe with all the advantages of developed technology is Portugal. It seems like time stopped there to admire its gorgeous nature. State is located in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the official language in this state, but another official language, spoken in some regions of the country is Mirandese. Portugal map, borders Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by equally west and south shore. Country is considered to be the visitor’s heaven because of sunny weather, long and unusual shore and fascinating little towns. The metropolis of Portugal is Lisbon.
The climate 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 countries of Europe. Summers are hot and arid. Winters are cool and wet. Spring and autumn are the greatest seasons to come to Portugal. Casual clothes is tolerable. Nonetheless keep in mind not to be dressed in beachwear in towns. Smoking is allowed after food in restaurants. Smoking is not allowed in theatres, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in eatery and hotels and 10 percent to taxis.
Many international airlines such as Jet 2, British Airways, Flybe, Easyjet, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, MyTravelLite, Flyglobespan and SATA offer services for those, who like more air travel. Lisbon International Airport is the biggest airport, placed at about 4. 5 miles north of the city. Two main airlines, providing air travels from Europe are Portugalia Airlines (NI) and the national airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP). The last one provides flights to such routes as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from such countries as Canada, France, Spain, the UK and USA.
approach from the UK by train, best way to cometo Portugal is to catch Eurostar train to Paris and from Paris to Portugal by Sud-Express. Portugal map and Europe maps you can see on Europe Map the oficial site.
