Travel Guide
Surface:The total land area of Portugal is 92,391 sq km. Population: Portugal’s population numbers more than 10 million, with Africans and East Europeans forming small minorities. System of government: Portugal is a democratic republic with a parliamentary form of government. Capital: Lisbon, with a population of more than 560,000 people, is the capital of Portugal. Religion: The majority of the people follow Roman Catholicism. Official Language: Portuguese and Mirandese are the official languages. Government: Portugal is a democratic republic with a parliamentary form of government. Climate: The country experiences a mostly Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Units of measure and electricity: Portugal uses the metric system of measurement with the official electricity unit being 220 V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: Portugal’s standard time is GMT. Currency: Euro (1 € = 1.35 $) Travel documents required: Citizens of EU, US, Australia and Canada do not need a visa to enter Portugal. It is best to check with a Portuguese Consulate for the latest updates. 
Portugal Destinations
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8
Art & Culture, Food experience
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7.1
Art & Culture, Food experience
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7.1
Romance, Sun & beach
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7
Sun & beach, Romance
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7
Art & Culture, Romance
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6.9
Family fun, Romance
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6.8
Art & Culture, Romance
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6.8
Food experience, Romance
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6.8
Food experience, Art & Culture
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6.8
Educational, Youth travel
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6.8
Educational, Youth travel
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6.8
Sun & beach, Family fun
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6.8
Art & Culture, Youth travel
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6.8
Educational, Youth travel
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6.8
Educational, Youth travel
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6.8
Educational, Youth travel
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6.6
Family fun, Art & Culture
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6.6
Educational, Youth travel
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6.5
Art & Culture, Family fun
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6.5
Educational, Youth travel
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6.5
Food experience, Romance
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6.5
Educational, Youth travel
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6.5
Educational, Youth travel
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6
Food experience, Sun & beach
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6
Shopping, Educational
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6
Educational, Youth travel
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6
Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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6
Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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6
Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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6
Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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What travelers say
Coimbra
9
Old buildings and a maze of small traditional shops in the town with the larger shops close by, great walks along the River side and many places to visit, good food and plenty of cafes. Most of the people are very friendly and helpful.
