Destinations

Portugal

Portugal's rich countryside of olive groves and vineyards is dramatically complemented by stunning beaches and boating.

Capital – Lisbon
Major cities - Porto, Aveiro, Faro
Places of interest – Sintra and the Algarve
Time Zone – GMT +0
Language – Portuguese. To learn the basics of Portuguese visit www.bbc.co.uk
Portugal currency - Portugal uses the euro. One euro is worth around 68 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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