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Portugal
Portugal
Types of trips: Sun and Sea, Arts and Culture, Religious Tourism, Surfing, Sailing, Sport, Skiing
Best known for: Pastries and baked goods, Ceramics, Football(ers), Coastlines (The Algarve), Nandos, Fatima
Why Go?: Portugal offers a variety of activities and opportunities in a country that isn't visited quite as often as other destinations in Europe. It may or may not be a chance to take your students somewhere new but you're still within the confines of Europe and that makes travel arrangements easier. The added benefit to Portugal is that there is a good infrastructure in place for UK tourism.
Fact File
Population: 10,400,000
Capital: Lisbon
Language(s): Portuguese, Mirnadese
Ties to the UK?: Popular holiday destination
Landscape: Volcanoes and Mountains in North, Lakes, Rivers, Beaches
Climate/Seasons: Hot and dry throughout the summer, milder during the winter, quite cold in the south
When to Go: If you not going to be very active then go in the summer and soak up the sun but if you plan on hiking or walking long distances around the city you may be better off in either May or October when the weather is still really nice but its not as hot
Reasons to Visit: A scenic sunny country within Europe, easy to get to and enjoyable all year round.
How to Get There: Flying is probably the best answer, you wont find it hard to get a low cost flight to Lisbon. Going by coach is an option but it is a very long way
Places to Go: Lisbon, Sao Jorge Castle, Douro, Pena National Palace, Jeronimos Monastery
Famous People: Cristiano Ronald, Eusebio, Minguel Corte Real,
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Gruta dos Moinhos Velhos, Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Ilha do Pico
History: Colonial Restoration, Republic and Turmoil
Architecture: Belem Tower, Pena National Palace, Jeronimos Monastery
Culture: Fado, Maois celebration,
Sport: Football, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Futsal
Events: SATA Airlines Azores Islands Pro, Madeira Wine Fest, Caramulo Motorfestival
Watch Out For: Sunburn, never assume food is free just because its on your table
Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccinations are required
Watch this video about visiting Portugal
For travel details visit the FCO website page for this country (see below):
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