{"id":508,"date":"2018-09-14T01:49:24","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T01:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/?p=508"},"modified":"2018-10-26T14:03:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-26T14:03:49","slug":"portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Portugal tourism: Port wine, sunny beaches and seafood<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal is tucked between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the warmest countries in Europe. Travellers fly to the land of peixe (or fish) to discover its many culinary delights, architectural treasures, hot beaches and delicious, traditional port wine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Porto and vinho verde<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visitors will absolutely want to see Portugal\u2019s vineyards and try all the local specialities:\u00a0<strong>P<em>orto<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<em>vinho verde<\/em>\u00a0and maybe even\u00a0<strong><em>Alentejo<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Golf, a popular sport<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Portugal\u2019s climate is perfect for playing golf. In fact, it was recently named one of the best golf destinations!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Portuguese gastronomy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Portugal is known for its fish (<em>peixe)<\/em>\u00a0and seafood dishes, but grilled chicken is also a specialty. A must-try is the\u00a0<strong><em>past\u00e9is de nata<\/em><\/strong>, creamy custard tarts that are light and heavenly. Foodies who fly there relish the country\u2019s tasty fare!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Portuguese beaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To the south, the\u00a0<strong>Algarve<\/strong>\u00a0is known for its beautiful beaches and ideal surf conditions. Tourists\u2014especially families with children\u2014 often start their beach holiday in\u00a0<strong>Faro<\/strong> or\u00a0<strong>Albufeira<\/strong>, as the water is warmer and the waves, gentler.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outings, events and festivals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cities of <strong>Lisbon<\/strong>, <strong>Porto<\/strong> and <strong>Albufeira<\/strong> are known for their trendy bars and discos, where tourists can dance the night away or discover Portugal\u2019s melancholy\u00a0<strong><em>fado<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0music<\/strong>. There are also many musical festivals organized around the country, mostly in summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Portugal\u2019s main tourist centres<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The capital, <strong>Lisbon<\/strong>, is renowned for its historical monuments\u2014like <strong>Bel\u00e9m Tower<\/strong>\u2014and its breathtaking views. In\u00a0<strong>Porto<\/strong> , tourists can take a cruise on the <strong>Douro River<\/strong> to see the city\u2019s many UNESCO heritage sites from a unique vantage point.\u00a0<strong>Coimbra<\/strong>\u00a0is home to one of the oldest universities in the world and\u00a0<strong>Guimar\u00e3es<\/strong>\u00a0is where Portugal\u2019s national identity was born.\u00a0<strong>F\u00e1tima<\/strong>, of course, is the favourite destination of religious pilgrims.<\/p>\n<h4>Important Travel Information<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airports in Portugal serviced by Air Transat<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faro-airport.com\/\">Faro Algarve Airport (FAO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisbon-airport.com\/\">Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.porto-airport.com\/\">Francisco sa Carneiro International Airport (OPO)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The official currency of Portugal is the euro, which is accepted everywhere. Changing currencies is easily done anywhere in the country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official Language<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, it is possible to communicate in Spanish or English in most tourist locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entry\/exit requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/immigration-citizenship.html\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/immigration-citizenship.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Portugal Multi-city packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Transat offers different travel options in Europe so you can experience something truly memorable, whatever the region you dream of exploring. Opt for one of our packages below: practical options for a vacation filled with relaxation or extraordinary explorations&#8230; all which are hassle-free!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-367 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_1.jpg 579w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Lisbon &amp; Porto<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Package inclusions<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-370\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png 360w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transat.com\/en-CA\/Europe\/Portugal\/Lisbon\/Multi-city-package\/Lisbon-Porto\">More details<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>In Lisbon, take in a Fado show, visit the Jeronimos Monastery and the Belem Tower, and revel in Portugal\u2019s glorious past and exciting present.<br \/>\n<strong>Flights<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lisbon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Porto<\/p>\n<p><small>*Some restrictions apply.<\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-368 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_2.jpg 579w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_2-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a>Lisbon &amp; Algarve<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package inclusions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-370 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png 360w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transat.com\/en-CA\/Europe\/Portugal\/Lisbon\/Multi-city-package\/Lisbon-Algarve\">More details<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Combine a stay in Portugal\u2019s gorgeous capital city, where you can visit its fascinating museums, shop till you drop and admire Lisbon\u2019s tile-bedecked houses.<br \/>\n<strong>Flights<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lisbon<\/p>\n<p><small>*Some restrictions apply.<\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-369 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_3.jpg 579w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/port_3-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Porto, Algarve &amp; Lisbon<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package inclusions<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-370 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1.png 360w, http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/includes_1-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transat.com\/en-CA\/Europe\/Portugal\/Porto\/Multi-city-package\/Porto-Algarve-Lisbon\">More details<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Stroll the beautiful, winding streets of Porto, known for its noble defense against Napoleon and its strong, sweet wine.<br \/>\n<strong>Flights<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Porto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lisbon<\/p>\n<p><small>*Some restrictions apply.<\/small><\/p>\n<p>For more information contact us: <a href=\"http:\/\/marinasol.ca\/travel\/#travel-requests\">(Travel request form)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal tourism: Port wine, sunny beaches and seafood Portugal is tucked between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the warmest countries in Europe. Travellers fly to the land of peixe (or fish) to discover its many culinary delights, architectural treasures, hot beaches and delicious, traditional port wine. 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