| If you're off on holiday to Portugal, here is some | | | | October. So, there is no time difference when going |
| advice on getting to and enjoying a holiday in this | | | | on holiday to Portugal from the UK. |
| spectacular country. Whether it's your first time to | | | | Weather |
| Portugal or you just need to know a few facts you'll | | | | Portugal enjoys mild weather all year round with |
| find all the information you need before your Portugal | | | | temperatures becoming very warm in the summer |
| holidays. | | | | months. Winters are the rainiest period in Mainland |
| Travelling there by aeroplane and train | | | | Portugal whilst Madeira, which is sub tropical, has little |
| Portugal has a large selection of airports, the below | | | | rain. Summer temperatures can reach above 30 |
| are key international airports for flights from | | | | degrees Celsius and are generally dry and clear |
| destinations worldwide. Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal, | | | | making summer a great time to enjoy your Portugal |
| Ponta Delgada and Lajes cater for flights from most | | | | holidays. |
| international destinations. There is also a selection of | | | | Getting around on your holidays |
| regional and domestic airports as well as high speed | | | | The main towns enjoy comprehensive public |
| international trains from Paris and Madrid. | | | | transport and there are express trains connecting |
| Time Zones in Portugal | | | | these towns. Getting around on holiday in Portugal is |
| Mainland Portugal and Madeira are on Greenwich | | | | cheap and efficient whilst there are also Taxi services |
| meantime, the Azore islands are -1 GMT. Be aware | | | | in all holiday resorts. |
| that daylight saving time begins in March and ends in | | | | |