Just 15 miles from Lisbon, the mountain town of Sintra is a World Heritage Site, full of wonderful ornate palaces and beautiful gardens.
Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Built as a monastery in the 14th century and once the retreat of Portuguese nobility, the Penha Longa Hotel has transformed an historic estate into one of the country’s premier five-star hotels.
KEY FACTS
PORTUGAL AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN °C
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M
A
M
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High
15
16
17
18
21
24
Low
9
10
11
12
13
16
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A
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N
D
High
26
27
25
22
19
16
Low
18
18
18
15
12
11
MADEIRA AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN °C
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F
M
A
M
J
High
19
19
19
19
21
22
Low
13
13
13
13
14
16
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A
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N
D
High
24
26
26
24
22
20
Low
18
19
19
17
16
14
CAPITAL
Lisbon
CURRENCY
Euro 1.44 Sterling £1.00 Approximately as at 10/01/05
LANGUAGE
Portuguese (English is widely spoken)
TIME
Gmt
DRIVING
Right-hand side
PASSPORTS &VISAS
UK citizens do not require visas for visits for up to 3 months.Your passport must be valid for 3 months after your intended date of departure.