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Practical details for planning a trip, getting around once you're here, and a look back at the Age of Discovery that put Portugal on the map. Find your topic below.
Practical Information
Portugal Time
Portugal's time zone, daylight saving, and how it compares to its neighbours.
Public Holidays
All national and regional public holidays in Portugal through the year.
Emergency Numbers
Who to call for police, medical and other emergencies in Portugal.
Top 10 Cities to Visit
The cities worth building a Portugal itinerary around.
Money in Portugal
Currency, cards, cash, and typical costs while travelling.
Pharmacies
How Portuguese pharmacies work, opening hours, and what you can buy there.
D7 Visa
The residency visa for retirees and financially independent individuals.
Car Import
What's involved in bringing a car into Portugal.
Videos Portugal
Video guides and impressions from around the country.
Surfcamps and Surfspots
Where to learn or surf along Portugal's Atlantic coast.
Toll Roads
How Portugal's toll motorways work, and how to pay as a visitor.
Atlantic Coast
An overview of Portugal's long Atlantic coastline.
Tap Water
Whether tap water is safe to drink across Portugal.
Portugal Map
An overview map of mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.
Getting Around & Transport Guides
History: Age of Discovery Trade Routes
Full overview: Age of Discovery Trade Routes
The Manueline Era
The architectural style that marked Portugal's Age of Discovery.
The Atlantic Islands in Portugal's Expansion
How Madeira and the Azores fit into Portugal's maritime expansion.
Gonçalo Velho Cabral
The navigator credited with the discovery of the Azores.
Gil Eanes
The navigator remembered for rounding Cape Bojador.
Bartolomeu Dias
The navigator who reached the Cape of Good Hope.
Vasco da Gama
The navigator who opened the sea route from Europe to India.
João Gonçalves Zarco
The navigator credited with the discovery of Madeira.
5 reasons to visit Portugal
Braga
The wine
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The islands
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Lisbon
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The Azores
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