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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
Golfing in Portugal
Fantastic Algarve golf holidays will take you to some of the most beautiful regions of Portugal. When you book Algarve villas you can start in the north at... Algarve golf
Beaches in Albufeira
Albufeira holidays in southern Portugal has got it all for the holidaymaker looking for Algarve villas. Enjoy sunshine throughout most of the year, sandy... Albufeira beaches
Sintra tourism
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