Organize your stay Alentejo
Covid-19 : current situation Alentejo
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry and travel restrictions may apply Alentejo. Remember to visit the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave for the latest information
Money Alentejo
Portugal was part of the first wave of the transition to the single currency in Europe. The euro replaced the escudo on March 31, 2002. International credit cards can also be used to pay and withdraw money.
Budget & Tips Alentejo
It should be noted that the cost of living is generally lower in Portugal than in France. Because of lower taxes and cheaper labor, drinks in bars or other establishments are, most of the time, much cheaper than in France. Also, in order to promote culture and art, entrance fees to museums are often very cheap or free, especially for students. The basic prices are related to the place and its tourist traffic. Sometimes you only have to travel a few kilometers to see the prices drop. As an example:
◗ A meal consisting of an often copious main course, a drink and a dessert: between 10 and 15 €.
◗ An espresso(bica): from €1.
◗ Average budget per day and per person (high season), including meal, overnight stay and a basic activity: about €100 for a low budget, €140 for a medium budget, €200 for a higher budget.
Passport and visas Alentejo
Portugal is part of the Schengen area, so you don't need a visa or passport to come to Portugal. Your identity card is sufficient and will be checked at the airport, not when crossing the French and Spanish borders if you come by road. Consulate of France in Evora: Rua da Freiria de Baixo 16 - 7000-898 Evora. Tel: (+351) 266 702 424. [email protected]. For students, the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) can generate many discounts, especially for transportation.
Driver's license Alentejo
To rent a car, it is necessary to have a valid driver's license, whether national or international. If you come with your own vehicle, you will need your license, registration certificate and insurance card. It is also mandatory to have an identification of the country of origin on the back of the vehicle. And finally, a certificate of use of the vehicle by a third party, to avoid trouble in case of control. Be very careful on the roads of Alentejo: Portugal is one of the countries in Europe with the highest number of road accidents..
Health Alentejo
Portugal now has a "Clean & Safe" label that guarantees compliance with health requirements. Therefore, there are no particular risks to report when traveling to the Alentejo. Before leaving, take your health insurance card with you or, better yet, ask for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from your health insurance company (AMELI website: www.ameli.fr) or go to a social security office. Thanks to this card, your medical expenses will be covered. Otherwise, if you have health expenses in France, don't forget to keep the original invoices, they will be useful for your reimbursement requests when you return to France.
Security Alentejo
In Alentejo, you feel particularly safe, wherever you go! Portugal is now on the podium of the safest countries in the world! Minor crimes such as pickpocketing or theft from vehicles sometimes occur in the summer. Be vigilant in general and do not leave any objects in sight in your car, especially when it is a vehicle registered abroad or a rental car: simple common sense recommendations... Wherever you are in Portugal, in case of emergency call 112. This is a free number that also works from cell phones. You will be put in contact with the INEM, the equivalent of our SAMU.
Time difference Alentejo
When it is noon in Paris, it is 11:00 am in Alentejo, all year long. In Portugal, as in all of Europe, the changeover to summer time takes place on the last Sunday in March and the changeover to winter time on the last Sunday in October.
Spoken languages Alentejo
The official language is Portuguese. In the tourist areas, it is not uncommon to find restaurant, hotel or shopkeeper employees who speak French, either because they grew up in France or Belgium, or because they learned it for their work. English is, of course, widely spoken.
Communication Alentejo
4G is becoming more and more widespread in the country. In addition, most cities have free Internet spaces managed by the municipality, and wifi terminals (often in public parks or squares). In all cities, you will find establishments, bars or restaurants that have free wifi access. Hotels are all equipped with it, even the smallest ones, at least at the reception.
Electricity and measurements Alentejo
Portugal is connected to 220 volts AC, 50 Hz like most of continental Europe. The plugs are of the continental type with two round plugs, identical to the French plugs. Temperatures are in degrees Centigrade, and the international metric system is similar to the French system, we speak here in meters and kilograms.
Luggage Alentejo
The Alentejo is one of the sunniest regions in Europe, and in summer some days can be very long when there is not a single breath of air to cool the atmosphere... Reserve the first hours of the morning and the last hours of the day for your most intense activities. Bring a hat, sun cream and a bathing suit for impromptu swims, avoid long car trips and remember to hydrate regularly! Good walking shoes are not only for hikers! In the fortified villages of the Spanish border, on the cobbled sidewalks of the cities, in the steep alleys of the castles..., you will bitterly regret not having better shoes. Low shoes are enough, as long as they are solid and have notched soles!
