Shopping in Portugal - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

Holidays in Portugal involves not only enjoying the sandy beaches and the beauty of nature, but also profitable shopping in modern, well-equipped shopping malls. Typically, shopping centers work on an increased schedule in winter with the aim of ensuring that customers can buy everything they need during the Christmas sales.

Best visiting periods - the climate of Portugal

The Mediterranean climate is dominant in Portugal. The ocean has a huge influence on its formation. Air masses coming from the ocean make the …
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Lisbon, equipped with numerous shopping complexes with their collection of branded clothes and accessories, is one of the best places for shopping. In Lisbon, you can buy souvenirs displayed in abundance in cozy shops. There are also many small shops selling perfumes and cosmetics. Lovers of expensive vintage wines will delight themselves with wines from the best wine houses in Portugal.

Sales in Portugal occur twice a year at the regular European time. Winter sales start on the7th of January, while the summer season of grand sales ends with the onset of September. On average, clothes and footwear are sold at discounts of up to 90%. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Overview of the optimal transportation means in Portugal

The transport infrastructure of Portugal is at a decent level. Most of the transport companies in the country are private owned. Due to constant …
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The favorite place to update your wardrobe is Chiado where at every step there are boutiques and markets that trade directly on the streets. You can find also gold and other kinds of jewelries which are in high demand among foreigners, and which comes at a cost lower in comparison to other parts of the country.

Another well-known trade center is Baixa, full of closely located shops offering souvenirs, items made of cotton, linen clothes and accessories made of leather such as; wallets, purses and bags. Baixa is also famous for its wide assortment of port and other local wines. Fans of flashy outlets will find the flea market Feira da Ladra, which is the oldest in Lisbon quite pleasing. Here, visitors will appreciate the wide variety of antique furniture and items of interior decoration, as well as exquisite art objects that have been brought from Africa.

State construction and political life of Portugal

Portugal is a democratic state in which the Republican government predominates. The state functions on the basis of the Constitution, which was …
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In the city of Funchal, located in Madeira, you will find the three largest shopping malls, offering both European-made goods and products of local designers. Each of the shopping centers also offers tax free items to buyers. From Madeira you can bring unique handmade traditionally decorated embroidery, such as bed linen, home textiles, tablecloths and handkerchiefs. These rarities are quite expensive. However, the costs of a napkin or bed linen should be affordable to any tourist. It is impossible to leave the place without wine. Madeira wine or other less expensive varieties of high quality wines are good options to be considered. Flowers and fresh fruits which can be eaten right on the airplane are available at an affordable price.

The former capital of the country is the city of Porto, which currently retains the status of the main manufacturing site for port wine. Tourists can purchase different types of this drink from the inexpensive standard ones to the most original and exclusive types which are worth a fortune.

The soul of Portugal - religions and languages

Portugal today is a republic with one official language, which is given the status of state language. We are talking about Portuguese. The last census …
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Coimbra is known for its art gallery and antique shops and stores. The acquisition of souvenirs, ceramics, wine and liquor “Beirao”, is an obligatory experience for tourists in Coimbra. Also found here is the famous “firewater” Aguardiente. It is made from a mixture of fruits and is known throughout the world for its medicinal properties. Lovers of handicrafts will appreciate the Santos Ofícios Artesanatos Lda shopping center with its wide range of handmade decorative items.

The souvenir products that are mostly brought from Portugal are; ceramics, handicrafts, figures of animals carved from wood and stone, and souvenirs made of cork. Trade is conducted six days a week, with the exception of Sundays. Wide varieties of lace, as well as tiles “azulezhush” for decorating the house are also some of the other products.

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Coolest places in Portugal from our Guinness book

Lisbon Oceanarium

From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”

There is a magnificent aquarium in the Parque das Nacoes in Lisbon, which is also one of the largest and most visited in Europe. An arrangement of the oceanarium is very amazing. It is equipped with five large aquariums, each of which represents a collection of one of the inhabitants of the oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian and Arctic. Opening of the Lisbon Oceanarium was held in 1998. The sight is located in a building that was constructed specifically for the World Exhibition.

Since its opening, the place has gained the immense popularity among both locals and tourists. Currently, the Lisbon Oceanarium is visited by over a million people each year. There are more than 16 000 marine creatures belonging to 450 different species. The volume of the largest tank is 5 000 cubic … Read all

House Garden in Lisbon

From the series “Unique Living Houses”

You can see amazing green houses in big cities. An excellent example is a residence in Lisbon. Experts from Rebelo de Andrade studios have created this amazing building. Its facade is decorated with 4 500 plants of more than twenty different species. Authors of the project originally conceived three stores, as well as a vertical garden. They used the most spectacular Iberian and Mediterranean plants to decorate the facade.

It should be noted that the selection of plants and their distribution along the facade was very careful. You can feel the scents of many different plants in the house. So, there is a soothing scent of lavender in a bedroom, and unique flavor of saffron in a kitchen. On the ground floor, there is a cozy living room, where aroma of rosemary dominates. The amazing house … Read all

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