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| Area (sq km): | 91,950 | |
| Population: | 10,524,145 | |
| Nationality: | Portuguese | |
| Local Name: | Portugal | |
| Language: | Portuguese, Mirandese |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Lisbon | |
| Dialling Code: | +351 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .pt | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean, Maritime |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Faro(FAO), Lisbon(LIS), Madeira(FNC), Porto(OPO) |
Portugal villa and holiday news archive
Algarve beaches
Discover the best beaches in Portugal; the Algarve beaches. Sunbathe at Costa do Sol by Estoril and Cascais, escape to secluded villas in Portugal and walk... Algarve beaches
Portuguese food
Portuguese food is complex yet completely satisfying. The cuisine is often sweet and features many types of desserts that are paired with great Portuguese... Portuguese food
Golf in Portugal
Golf holidays in Portugal will take you to some of the most beautiful regions of the country. Algarve golf holidays have a great reputation for fabulous... Algarve golf
Beaches in Albufeira
Algarve villa holidays to Albufeira in southern Portugal has got it all for the holidaymaker. When you book your Portugal holidays, you can look forward to... Albufeira beaches
Sintra and Castelo dos Mouros
Once described by Byron as the most pleasing town in Europe, Sintra is indeed a beautiful old town, located in the west of Portugal, north of Lisbon. Sintra... Sintra tourism