About Portugal

Portugal is a country that has a history of seafaring and discovery it looks out from the Iberian Peninsula onto the Atlantic Ocean. The impact of Portugals history has left a lasting impact on its culture, drawing from Moorish and Oriental influences in architecture and the arts.

Portugal has a population of around 10 million people with about 1.9 million of these living in the capital city of Lisbon and its suburbs.

The climate in Portugal varies considerably from one region to another and is influenced by the relief, latitude and proximity to the sea, which offers mild winters, especially in the Algarve. In the Porto e Norte area and the Centro de Portugal region, particularly inland, nearer Spain, the winters are colder, although the temperatures are still mild when compared to the rest of Europe. There is some snowfall. It occurs most in the Serra da Estrela mountains, where we find the highest point in mainland Portugal (1,991 m) and where it is sometimes possible to ski.

The summers are hot and dry, especially in the inland areas (Trás-os-Montes in north-eastern Portugal and Alentejo). Temperatures are slightly lower in the coastal areas, because of the influence of the sea.

Maps

Click Here to see a couple of maps from Portugal and surrounding areas.

Tourism

Portugal has developed a specific culture while being influenced by various civilizations that have crossed the Mediterranean and the European continent.Click Here to see more information about Tourisim in Portugal

Sport

Football is the most known, loved and practiced sport in Portugal. Click Here to see more.

Food

Portuguese cuisine is diverse. The Portuguese love dry cod (bacalhau in Portuguese), for which there are hundreds of recipes. Two other popular fish recipes are grilled sardines and caldeirada.Click Here to see more information about Food in Portugal

Festivals

There are many different festivals in Portugal.Click Here to see more information about Festivals in Portugal