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Portugal : When to go ?

Portugal is a land of contrasts. Between the steep valleys of Serra d'Estrela and its snow-capped collars, the beaches and paradise coves of the Costa Vicentina, the endless plains of Alentejo, the sun on all sea fronts or almost... Portugal is indeed plural. As regards cities, the choice is also wide: Lisbon enjôleuse, festive and fashionable; Coimbra and its student hordes, whispering a centenary fado; Evora, a sunny museum town in the heart of the country; Porto, the rich architecture... Wait for your taste buds also, regional specialities are plentiful. Fresh fish just caught by the sailors from Nazaré in the famous 365 cod recipes, through the tasty pasteis of Belém, are prepared to make beautiful discoveries. To discover the many facets of Portugal, nothing like a local agency! Guided by experienced Portuguese, you will discover an authentic Portugal through a tailor-made stay that also corresponds to your tastes and budget.High season: July, August, September (first half).Half season: April, May, June, September (second half), October.Low season: November, December, January, February, March.

Portugal : Go with a local agency

Heritage and historyPortugal retains many remains that have made the great history of this small country. From the most distant periods you will find dinosaur footprints near Fátima, cave paintings, Celtic megaliths all over the territory, but above all in Alentejo and Algarve, Roman ruins near Coimbra, Braga, Beja or Evora. The presence of Muslims who lasted more than four centuries remained astonishing Arab-Hispanic mosaics in some churches such as Coimbra and, above all, the "Moorish" fortifications in the Algarve. By organising your trip to Portugal online with a local agency, you will enjoy guided visits by experienced Portuguese people who will make you discover their heritage accurately.Sun and beachesWith its 832 km of ocean coastline (Costa Verde, Costa de Prata, Costa de Lisboa, Costa Azul, Alentejo coast, Costa Vicentina and Algarve), Portugal is full of beaches and coves.Hospitality and hospitalityWe will often be surprised to meet a people of incredible kindness and politeness. So do not be surprised that you are approached when you talk in French over a map or when you seem to look for something...Food and wineWithout being as sophisticated as French cuisine, Portuguese cuisine has excellent chefs, creative and contemporary cuisine, which revisitent rustic dishes prepared with fresh and natural products.The cost of living changes considerably between Lisbon, the large cities and the rest of the country, because the capital is very popular and the housing is expensive. There is a price distortion between coastal tourist regions in season and the rest of the year, which can easily vary from simple to triple for housing. Petrol and Diesel are more expensive than in France, a folly for Portuguese income. The country remains relatively cheap for the French, although since the crisis, prices have increased somewhat.1 litre of unleaded gasoline ?: 1,50 €.1 coffee (uma bica): from 0,60 ? €.1 fresh fruit juice pressed (natural sumo sumo): from 1,60 ? €.1 draught beer (25 ? cl): about 1 ? €.1 meals composed of soup, a rich, more bread, drink and dessert dish (pão, bebida e sobremesa): often between 7 and 10 ? € for the most economical and between 12 and 20 ? € in more refined restaurants.For 1 sandwiches, a fresh drink and a coffee, count 5 €.1 packet of cigarettes (Portuguese): 3,80 ? € (count € 4,80 for foreign marks).1 movie tickets ?: about 5 ? €.FormalitésAn identity card or passport is sufficient for European Union nationals.