An exclusive state which managed to preserve its customs and country architecture being a component of modern Europe with all the advantages of developed science is Portugal. It looks like time stopped there to esteem its splendid nature. State is located in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the legalese here, but the second legalese, spoken in some regions of the country is Mirandese. Portugal map, neighbors Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south coast. Country is considered to be the traveler’s paradise due to sunny weather, long and interesting coast and charming small villages. The metropolis of Portugal is Lisbon.
The weather of Portugal may be subdivided in two. It is oceanic 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 moist. Spring and autumn are the greatest time of the year to reach Portugal. Unceremonious dressing is all right. Nevertheless remember not to be dressed in swimsuits in cities. Smoking is permitted after food in eateries. Smoking is not allowed in theaters, cinemas and buses. Tipping is 10 to 15 percent in restaurant and hotels and 10 percent to cabs.
Many international airlines like Jet 2, MyTravelLite, British Airways, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, bmibaby, Flyglobespan, Easyjet, Flybe and SATA supply services for those, who prefer air travel. Lisbon International Airport is the biggest airport, located at about 4. 5 miles north of the town. Two chief airlines, accomplishing flights from Europe are Portugalia Airlines (NI) and the national airline of Portugal is TAP Air Portugal (TP). The second offers flights to such routes as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from such countries as Spain, Canada, France, the UK and USA.
There is a great variety of means to come to Portugal. If someone favours travelling by road – border stations among Spain and Portugal are always open nowadays. Olympia, Italia, Cunard, Linea C, P&O and Union Cas supply boat services. Main harbours for international passengers are Funchal (Madeira), Portimao (Algarve), Lisbon and Leixes (Oporto). For those, who come from the UK by train, fastest way 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.