Country
Portuguese is the official language of the Portuguese Republic, a country with around 10.6 million inhabitants. Continental Portugal has an area of around 89 thousand km2, and its two archipelagos, Azores and Madeira, have areas of 2355 km2 and 741 km2 respectively.
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Weather
Summer (21.Jun. to 20.Sept.): 25 Cº to 40 Cº
Winter (21.Dec. to 20.Mar.): 0 Cº to 15 Cº
When to go
In the Summer months Portugal offers excellent conditions for enjoying the beach, with a lot of sun and sea.
In Winter, excursions to the mountains are an option. At almost 2,000 meters, the highest peak is in the Estrela Mountain Range where skiing is on offer.
Time Zone
Winter: GMT+0
Summer: GMT+1
Clothing
Light clothes in Summer and heavier clothes in Winter.
Health (Vaccinations)
No vaccination required.
Visa
Only required for tourists from outside the European Union.
Currency
Euro