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Means of Travel |
The Portuguese police carefully pays attention to the adherence to the traffic regulations. Inside towns and
villages the maximum allowed speed is 50 km/h, on country roads 90 km/h and motorways allow up to 120 km/h. Petrol stations are usually opened from 7 am until 8 pm, in cities and by frequently used roads even until
midnight. One can normally buy 95 and 98 octane gasoline, as well as diesel (Gasóleo).Rent-a-car-companies have their counters at the airports; among the famous international ones there are also a few cheap national companies. Many travel agencies offer so-called "Fly & Drive arrangements" that are mostly cheaper than booking flights and cars separately. Conditions are a minimum age of 21, a valid ID and a driving licence.Bicycles:
In every large touristic centre there is the possibility to rent bicycles. They are not a usual mean of transport! The bumpy roads are only suitable for roadsters. |
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Medical Accommodation |
In cities and towns you usually go to the 24/7 emergency room (urgência) in the next hospital when injured; in the countryside the health centres (centro de saúde). The health centres are usually open from 8 am until 6 pm. As there are no emergency units the only possibility dealing with an emergency case is to go to the closest city with a hospital, either by ambulance, the local fire fighters (bombeiros) or a private car. |
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Museums |
Museums open from 10 am to 12:30 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays. Some palaces also close on Wednesdays. |
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National Symbols |
National Flag and National Hymn |
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Newspapers |
English newspapers and magazines are available in every town where there is some tourism, though they have a delay of about one day and are more expensive than normal. If you would like to read Portuguese newspapers there is a sizeable variety |
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Nudism |
Naked bathing and sunbathing is not permitted. In some touristic centres there have been established some nudism beaches at remote locations, where nudism is tolerated. In Portugal there are only three official Nudism Beaches: Praia Aldeia de Meco, close to Sesimbra; Praia 19 at the Costa da Caparica close to Lisbon and Praia Baril in Tavira.Topless bathing/sunbathing has only been achieved by young Portuguese ladies. |
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Official Name |
Portuguese Republic |
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