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NEED TO Climate

KNOW Warm to hot summers,
mild winters
# The Douro
GO May–Sep
CURRENCY
Euro (€)
The Beiras
LANGUAGE GO Jun & Sep #
Portuguese

VISAS
Generally not required for
Lisbon
stays of up to 90 days (not GO May & Jun #
at all for members of EU # The Alentejo
GO May–Sep
or Schengen countries).
Some nationalities need a
Schengen visa.
The Algarve
FUEL GO Jun & Sep #
Petrol stations (usually
open 24 hours) can be
found along major highways.
Expect to pay €1.35 to €1.80
per litre. When to Go
High Season (Jul & Aug)
RENTAL CARS » Accommodation prices increase 30%.
Auto Jardim (www. » Expect big crowds in the Algarve and coastal resort areas.
autojardim.com)
» Sweltering temperatures are commonplace.
Hertz (www.hertz.com)
Holiday Autos (www. » Warmer ocean temperatures.
holidayautos.com) Shoulder (Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov)
Pepecar (www.pepecar.com) » Wildflowers and mild days are ideal for hikes and outdoor
activities.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS » Lively festivals take place in June.
Europe-wide emergencies » Crowds and prices are average.
(%112) » Colder ocean temperatures.
International access code
(%00) Low Season (Dec–Mar)
Country code (%351) » Shorter, rainier days with freezing temperatures at higher
elevations.
» Lower prices, fewer crowds.
» Attractions keep shorter hours.
» Frigid ocean temperatures.

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