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Continuing from Getting Around Portugal Part 2 which talked about transportation to move around Portugal, this post deal important information as a tourist for an enjoyable holiday at Portugal.
Weather
Weather is one of the major consideration for any tourist. Portugal is a perfect place to have your holiday due to the mild climate without extremes of temperature. While winters season are never too cold and summers are always moderately hot. These weather seems to be ideal for all round tourism.
More detail climate situation is the North has an Atlantic climate which is influenced by the Gulf Stream. As for the Centre, it has a gentle dry summers and short mild winters. Whereas the South has a warm, dry Mediterranean climate without extremes of heat. At Madeira, it offers a pleasant climate all year round. The Azores also offers mild weather tempered by the Atlantic.
Amber hotels range from luxury to 5, 4, 3 and 2 star*. There is a wide range of choice between Boarding Houses, Inns, Hostels, Motels and Aparthotels. If you like historical, the Pousadas are special hotels offer very comfortable accommodation and are generally located in historical sites and in many cases they are totally restored monuments, castles or palaces. For some differentiation, there are three distinct categories, namely: the regional Pousadas, Pousadas in historical areas and Pousadas in national monuments.
To ensure availability, advanced booking is highly recommended. For those who like countryside, “Turismo no Espaço Rural” (TER) offers privately owned homes ranging from wonderful farmhouses to manor houses. For those who are active and like nature, there are many camping areas throughout the country and it allow for an inexpensive holiday and at the same time allow the opportunity for a close contact with nature. Also available are 18 youth hostels spread around the Portugal.
The Travel information were extracted and interpreted from the Portugal Tourism website. To ensure not surprises, please do your confirmation with the authority.