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An exceptional state which coped to keep its traditions and country architecture being a part of modern Europe with all the benefits of developed science is Portugal. It looks like time held up there to admire its splendid scenery. State is located 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 state is Mirandese. Portugal map, borders Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south shore. State is thought to be the traveler’s heaven due to sunny weather conditions, long and interesting shoreline and fascinating small villages. The metropolis of Portugal is Lisbon.
Autumn and spring are truly the best seasons to visit Portugal. Winter starts in November or December and lasts to February or March. Particularly in the north and central regions, together with Lisbon, the winter is showery and cool. The weather condition usually remains pleasant from May to September. Being one of the warmest countries in Europe, Portugal has hot and dry summers. As well as each other state, Portugal has its individual traditions. It is customary to tip up to 15 percent in restaurants and up to 10 percent in taxi. Inhabitants dress unceremoniously in this place. Smoking is forbidden in cinemas, theatres and buses, but permitted after dinner in restaurant.
Many international airlines like MyTravelLite, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines, British Airways, Flyglobespan, Flybe, bmibaby, Jet 2 and SATA offer services for those, who favour to fly. Lisbon International Airport is the biggest airport, located at about 4. 5 miles north of the city. Two key airlines, offering 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 destinations as Faro, Lisbon and Porto from such countries as France, Canada, Spain, the UK and USA.
Arrive from the UK by train, best mode to reach 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 find on Maps of Europe the oficial site.
