Things To Know
- Highlights – Belém Tower, Praça do Comércio, National Palace of Pena, Jeronimos Monastary, Ponta de Piedade
- Language – Portuguese
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
- Power Outlets – Portugal uses power plug and socket types C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is safe to drink in Portugal. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber and Bolt are available in cities across Portugal.
Best Time to Visit
The shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall are the best times to visit Portugal.
The spring months of March, April, and May give visitors beautiful days filled with blue skies, blooming landscapes, and moderate temperatures. The peak season has yet to arrive you you will enjoy the benefits of fewer crowds and better pricing of airfare and accommodation.
In the fall months, September, October, and November the temperatures begin to cool and the peak European holiday months have passed. The sunshine and warm weather linger as the crowds ease and the pace of life gently slows as the winter months approach.