A unique state which managed to preserve its customs and rural design being a part of modern Europe with all the benefits of advanced technology is Portugal. It feels like time held up there to esteem its beautiful scenery. State is placed in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain. Portuguese is the legalese in this country, nonetheless another legalese, spoken in some regions of the state is Mirandese. Portugal map, neighbors Spain on the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean by both west and south coastline. Country is thought to be the visitor’s paradise due to sunny weather, long and unusual shoreline and charming little towns. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

Fall and spring are really the best times of the year to reach Portugal. Winter starts in November or December and lasts to February or March. Particularly in the north and central parts of the country, together with Lisbon, the winter is drizzly and cold. The weather condition habitually remains pleasant from May to September. Being one of the warmest countries in Europe, Portugal has warm and waterless summers. As well as any other state, Portugal has its own customs. It is customary to tip up to 15 percent in restaurants and up to 10 percent in taxi. People clothe unceremoniously in this country. Smoking is prohibited 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 many directions like Faro, Lisbon and Porto from a great number of countries, including France, the UK, Canada, Spain and USA. Portugalia Airlines (NI) accomplishes air travels from Europe. Great number of famous airlines that proceedflights to Poland from UK are Flybe, Flyglobespan, MyTravelLite, Jet 2, British Airways, bmibaby, Easyjet, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines and SATA. The biggest airport is Lisbon International Airport which is located at about 4. 5 miles north of the town.

There is a multitude of ways to reach Portugal. If someone prefers travelling by road – boundary stations between Spain and Portugal are always unlocked now. Cunard, Italia, Olympia, Linea C, P&O and Union Cas offer boat services. Chief docks for international passengers are Funchal (Madeira), Portimao (Algarve), Lisbon and Leixes (Oporto). For those, who come from the UK by train, best 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 find on Map monde the oficial site.