Is Portugal cold in the evenings?
Is Portugal cold in the evenings? In Portugal's capital and all along the Tagus Valley, you can expect hot, dry summers and relatively mild winters. In fact, Lisbon has the warmest winter nights of any major European city ? something to note if you like your midnight wanders.
What is better Porto or Lisbon?
Big sister Lisbon is twice the size, more cosmopolitan, faster paced and 200 miles further south, so in summer it can be sweltering. Compact, walkable Porto has a more traditional feel and is cooled by Atlantic breezes through summer, though fog and rain can roll in via the same route during the winter.
Does Portugal get cold at night?
Portugal indeed has a great variation in its temperatures throughout the days. Even on the coldest winter night, when the temperature reaches low temperatures, during the following day the sun will bring the warm. It is not difficult to see variations from 2°C (35.6°F) at night to daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F).
What is the cheapest way to travel around Portugal?
Regional trains are often cheaper and some lines very scenic, but it's almost always quicker to go by bus – especially on shorter or less obvious routes. You'll obviously have a great deal more flexibility if you drive, and you'll be able to visit more out-of-the-way places in a short trip.
Does the Algarve get cold at night?
Cold during the night and early morning, with the occasional frost at night on the coast but never at the villa, sunny temperatures can can reach the late teens during mid afternoon.
Is Portugal cheap or expensive?
The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.