Travel
guide
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Procedures
Capital: Lisbon
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Language: Portuguese
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Time difference: GMT / UTC + 1h
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Flight time from Paris: 2h45 to Lisbon.
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Electricity: current 220 V, 50 Hz
Religion: Catholicism
INFO
Identity paper
- Member country of the European Union: You can bring only a valid national identity card.
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- Except European Union countries: If you come from a country without an agreement with Portugal or outside the Schengen area, you will need a visa.
Visas may be for short stays, temporary stays or obtaining a residence permit. The visa for foreigners is valid for 30 or 90 days (depending on the type of visa) in the period of one year.
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Minor traveling alone
You must bring a special certificate of authorization to leave your territory and your identity document. Contact your embassy for more information.
Animals
If you wish to bring your pet with you you need the passport of the animal, the sanitary ticket and all his vaccines up to date.
Medical
For Europeans think about getting the European Health Insurance Card (sent within 15 days by your Social Security.) At the health level, no particular health problem that requires a vaccine.
PAPERS
The monetary unit of Portugal is the Euro (€).
The distributors
The easiest way to withdraw money is to use an ATM machine, most banks have Multibanco dispensers (with menu in foreign languages) that accept Visa, Access, Mastercard ...
Card payment
The commission charged on withdrawals of money and card payments is generally 1% or 2% per transaction. Credit cards are accepted in the big cities, but they will not be useful for your small purchases or in rural areas.
Exchange
Banks and bureaux de change are free to set their exchange rates and commissions for other currencies. As a result, a low commission often corresponds to a low interest rate.
MONEY
The best time to go to Leiria is spring (late April to late June) and autumn (September and early October).
The different seasons in Portugal:
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High season (July - August)
- The price of accommodation increases by 30%.
- Strong attendance in the seaside areas.
- The heat.
- The temperature of the Atlantic rises a few degrees.
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Intermediate season (May - June and September)
- The mild climate favors outdoor activities.
- Frequentation and reasonable prices.
- The ocean is colder.
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Low season (December - March)
- The days are shorter, rainier and colder.
- Low prices, few tourists (except Christmas period).
- The sites close earlier.
- The water temperature is very cold.
GO
By plane
To come to Leiria you can take an international flight to Lisbon (preferably for connections) or Porto.
You can compare flights to momondo (https://www.momondo.fr/) in order to obtain the best rates.
Then in Lisbon you can take buses to the region of Leiria.
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By bus
There are buses from all over Europe via Eurolines (www.eurolines.com). She serves Portugal from all over Europe, usually twice a week.
By car
You can simply drive to Portugal. During the high season, it is the least expensive solution, but also the slowest with the bus.
COME
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If you want to drive in Portugal you need:
European Union member states: You have the right to use your driving license from your home country.
Except European Union countries: you must bring an international driving license. It will be necessary to make the request in your country of origin.
CAR
PLANE
Things to know if you are flying
What types of liquids can I take in my cabin luggage on the plane?
- Duty free shopping
- Bottle tubes of less than 100ml, arranged in a transparent plastic bag, resealable, of a maximum liter (1 per person.)
- Special medicines and food products (eg for a baby)
All other liquids are to be placed in the cargo hold.
PHONE
Calls to Portugal
From France to Portugal: 00 + 351 (call sign + number of the correspondent.
From Portugal to France: 00 + 33 (indicative of France put its country code if other) +
number of the correspondent without the 0.
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List of codes:
Spain: 34
France: 33
Belgium: 32
United Kingdom: 44
Germany: 49
In case of emergency :
Emergency: 112 or 115
National health number 24h / 24: 808 24 24 24
Information in case of problems: 118
Signage of a forest fire: 117
Tourist help line: 808 296 296
SUITCASE
What I do not forget in my suitcase!
Here is a travel list designed especially for you, so you do not forget anything before you leave.
Document:
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Air ticket / Confirmation of hotel reservation
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Identity card or passport valid during your stay
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Crédit car
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European Health Insurance Card
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Mini dico portuguese
Medical:
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Medical prescriptions and prescriptions if necessary
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General medications: headache, stomach, motion sickness ...
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Dressings, disinfectants.
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In summer the sunscreen
Electronics:
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Chargers
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A pair of headphones or headphones for long trips (a good book will also do the trick!)
Clothing:
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In summer: casual clothes, bathing suit, sunglasses, but do not forget a vests for cool evenings!
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In winter: it is rather soft, think of the little sweaters, check the weather in advance.