Portugal Travel

Portugal Travel - Portugal is on the west coast of the Iberian peninsula, sharing a land border with Spain in the north and east.

Portugal does not usually spring to mind as a top European hunting destination, being better known for the sun, sea and sand holiday areas in the Algarve.

Portugal Travel Facts

Capital: Lisbon
Area: total: 92,212 km2
Population: 10,581,949
Language: Portuguese

Portugal Money

The local currency is the Euro.
Locations of Visa ATMs in Portugal
Locations of Cirrus/Mastercard/Maestro ATMs in Lisbon.
ATMs are generally the cheapest way to get local currency in Portugal but most towns have a selection of banks.
There are ATMs at the main airports of Lisbon and Porto airports.

Electricity In Portugal

Voltage: 230 V | Frequency: 50 Hz | Power sockets: Type B

Portugal Map

Getting To Portugal

TAP is the national airline operating international, regional and domestic flights to and from Portugal.

Most European airlines operate flights to Lisbon, Porto or Faro.

Portugal Travel Health

No special immunizations or medications are necessary for most trips to Portugal. If you are hunting you might want to consider a tick and mosquito repellent.

Getting A Visa For Portugal

EU residents do not need a visa to visit Portugal.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US and some other non-EU citizens

Portugal is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, US citizens for business or tourism are permitted to stay in the Schengen area for 90 days without a visa within a six-month period. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. For more details about the Schengen Agreement as it affects US citizens.

Check with the Portuguese embassy in your home country whether you need a visa to visit Portugal