Processions with enactments of various Bible scenes, a cod funeral, carol singing and a sea of almonds. That’s Easter in Portugal in a nutshell for you. But what does it actually look like? How is Easter celebrated in Portugal? We’re all about that today.
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Whether you’re an angsty young lad (or lass) going to Lisbon or Porto on a school trip, with your parents or friends, you may be wondering whether you’re old enough to drink legally. What is the legal drinking age in Portugal? How old do you have to be to legally buy and drink alcohol? We’ll go over that forbidden knowledge today.
Though Portugal is a beautiful land, it does not manage to escape the invariable fate of every and all today – our beloved capitalism. And so, if you were ever thinking of moving to Portugal or you’re just seeking an excuse to compare your earnings with another, then we’ll go over Portugal’s earnings for you. What is the minimum wage and the average salaries in Portugal?
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Whether you’re going for a short trip or a longer holiday, chances are you’ll not return to Portugal right away. As such, to make the trip count, you should stock up on whatever you would like to bring back home on that very trip. But what would that be? What should you buy in Portugal? What souvenirs should you bring back home? We’ll try to help you with that today.
Lisbon is a vast, vast city, the largest one in Portugal. As such, it’s understandable that many may question whether a day or two is enough for such a place. How many days do you realistically need in Lisbon? We’ll go over that in today’s post.
Do you need to know Portuguese to travel to Portugal? Perhaps you know Spanish and you wonder whether it’ll be of use there too? And, if you don’t, will English suffice? Here’s what languages you can expect to hear in Portugal.
Do you have a spare weekend in March, April or May and wonder what Portugal’s like in those months? Will the weather be as splendid as summers tend to be? We’ll go over why spring is a great time to visit Portugal and what temperatures you can expect.
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The Azores is sometimes endearingly referred to as Europe’s answer to Hawaii. And it’s not exactly wrong, as it’s a real paradise for those longing for nothing more than tranquillity and a chance to spend time in stunning nature. But… where are they? Which country do they belong to? How can I get there?
Given that many of us have to save money wherever we can, especially as of recent years, not buying bottled water on holidays is both a matter of convenience and efficiency. Today, we’ll look at whether locals approve of tap water in Porto and whether you can also join them in that opinion.
Sharks have become somewhat of an icon of terror thanks to pop culture, with their sharp jaws stirring the imagination wild. But should you actually be afraid of sharks in Portugal? Can you fall prey to a shark attack in Portugal? Do sharks attack beach goers? We’ll examine all that in today’s article.