National economy of Portugal - industries, GDP and prosperity level

Portugal is clearly divided into the northern wooded and southern plains parts. The south of the country is characterized in its appearance by the …
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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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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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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Portugal
Uniques sights in Portugal
Stone House
From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
The unique house is two storey, on its first floor is the spacious living room with the fireplace. The tiled roof protects the stone house from the storm. And through the original asymmetrical windows, which were manually carved out, the residents can graze in the … Read all

Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

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Microeconomics of Portugal cities - shopping
In terms of design, Centro Vasco da Gama is considered the most beautiful in town. Many people come here just to admire extraordinary designer installations. On the ground floor, customers will find is a popular supermarket, next to which there is a food court. This shopping center is dominated by shops of inexpensive brands so even thrifty visitors will enjoy shopping here. Wealthy travelers who prefer the most prestigious and famous brands should pay attention to Stivali Shopping Center. … Read more

For the latest fashions and accessories, head to Glicínias Plazaю It houses shops of the world's most famous brands, including the largest H&M store in town. Many local shops are aimed at fans of a bright youth style. Ladies will also be interested in visiting lingerie shops located here. Active tourists are attracted by a large selection of sporting goods stores. This shopping center also has a large supermarket. Aveiro Retail Park is one of the smallest shopping center, which doesn’t … Read more

You'll find some large shopping centers in the city, the most popular one is Centro Comercial Modelo Albufeira. In this shopping complex there are dozens of brand clothes and shoes stores, which ptovide large sales several times a year. Representatives of gentle sex will be interested in visiting perfumery shops. The center includes some large shops with goods for children. If the range of goods will not be enough, you're welcome to Algarve Shopping Mall, which is located in the immediate … Read more

One of the most beautiful book stores in the world, Livraria Lello, is also open in Porto. Even travelers who are not keen on books are still recommended to visit it. The opening of this shop took place yet in 1906. The design of Livraria Lello has almost not changed since then. In this bookstore, visitors will find thousands of books on different themes. Beautiful calendars, postcards and tour guides – you will find all these and much more in the fantastic Livraria Lello. The historical … Read more

Surf fans will have the opportunity to visit Lagos Surf Center Surf Shop offering all the necessary accessories for those who are keen on this sport. Here you can buy literally everything you need, from surfboards to men's and women's athletic swimwear. This store is also visited by ordinary tourists, as it presents a huge selection of inexpensive colorful T-shirts with national symbols, beach shoes and other stuff for those who like to spend a lot of time on the beach. One of the most … Read more

Repto Streetwear store is especially loved by young people. It offers items of the popular Portuguese brand. The store delights with a huge choice of trendy things. There are always youth T-shirts, jeans, original headdresses and stylish accessories. Many tourists go to Sweet Vila store for unusual souvenirs. They sell handmade crafts, wonderful hand-painted boxes, and craft stuff from clay. Yet, they have traditional glorious faience tiles. In the immediate vicinity of the resort is the … Read more

Ladies should definitely visit By Heart store, which is clearly one of the most original in Braga. This store is entirely intended for women. It offers beautiful romantic handmade souvenirs. The choice of goods is enormous, from miniature pink heart-shaped cards to original sculptures and chic handmade jewelry. This store is sure to please those who love exclusive things. Equally attractive is Loja do Cabaz store. It offers its customers exclusive gifts and handmade souvenirs. Literally, all … Read more

There are many attractive souvenir shops in the city, and Solinverno is one of the most popular ones. Among the variety of souvenirs, it's worth noting wonderful gift cards, which cost about 0.30 euros a piece. Many tourists say that in this store they find more interesting and beautiful postcards with the views of popular attractions than in popular souvenir shops in Lisbon. Active tourists and sports fans will be happy to visit Fashion sport store. It sells excellent sports shoes at very … Read more
