How to Travel in Portugal

Portugal has modern tourist accommodations, but the country goes a step farther than the impersonal hotels by also housing tourists in farm houses and manor homes. The ancient buildings and artistic creations pay homage to the Arabs, Romans, Celts, Visigoths and Suevians who lived in the area throughout Portugal's existence. Follow these steps to enjoy your travel in Portugal.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Take a charter plane after flying to London. Charter flights have more choices of destinations and usually offer a better deal. Look for good fares to Algarve and Farve, popular locations with British vacationers.

2. Learn basic Portuguese expressions to help you get around. Many people are not bilingual, even in cities.

3. Take an inexpensive taxi or comfortable train ride. Reserve train tickets early during peak season because seats are assigned.

4. See some of the outdoor and indoor sports events. The country is strong in golf, water sports, football, track and field, rugby and rink hockey.

5. Navigate the hills of Lisbon. Use railways and outdoor elevators to get around. The span between map locations is often hilly, difficult to walk and time consuming.

6. Visit the town Villa Nova de Gaina across the River Duoro from Porto to see Portugal's port manufacturers. Contact the lodges for their tour schedules, fees and other amenities.

7. Order from menus with three preset courses at a considerably lower cost.

Tips & Warnings

• There are cheaper flights from Australia or New Zealand to Amsterdam or London than directly to Portugal.
• Last-minute round-trip flights are very cheap during summer.
• Don't eat unordered appetizers delivered to your table. Restaurants add the cost of these appetizers to the bill if you eat them.
• Portugal leads Europe for the highest number of auto accidents and fatalities.

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Travel guide of private and group tours in Lisbon, Oporto, Algarve, Fatima with Portugal Travel Agencies and Tour Operators. Travel packages booking online. First class tour guides, hotels, restaurants, deluxe buses, luxury limousines.
Tourism, conventions, teambuilding, incentives, cruises, sightseeing, night tours, city short breaks, historic, cultural and catholic excursions and trips.

[fernandoalpt]

on 10/19/2008 http://www.lisboasightseeing.com
Travel guide of private and group tours in Lisbon, Oporto, Algarve, Fatima with Portugal Travel Agencies and Tour Operators. Travel packages booking online. First class tour guides, hotels, restaurants, deluxe buses, luxury limousines.
Tourism, conventions, teambuilding, incentives, cruises, sightseeing, night tours, city short breaks, historic, cultural and catholic excursions and trips.