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Portugal
has a moderate climate and a diverse range of landscapes from the sunny white-sand beaches of the Algarve, restful Alentejo, the gorgeous sceneries of the Center and North, sub-tropical Madeira Island and the peaceful Azores. Portugal features some of the best golf courses in Europe, great hotels, historic Pousadas, and a multitude of interesting towns and villages to explore.
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Capital - Lisbon Population - 10 million Size - 91,905 square kms Currency - Euro. €1 = approximately $1.60 Canadian Banking - Automated banking machines (ATM’s with MultiBanco symbol) are plentiful. Visa & Master Card are widely accepted. Entry Requirements - Canadian passport valid for at least 3 months past the return date of travel. Visa not required for Canadians staying less than 90 days. Electricity -Transformer and adapter with two round pins required. |
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Tipping - Restaurants 5% - 10%. Consider leaving about 1 Euro/day for maid. Driving - Traffic stays right. No right turns on red. At roundabouts, vehicles already on the roundabout have right of way. Language - Portuguese. English is widely spoken in the Algarve. |
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Last Updated April 21, 2010 |