Rainwear is advisable throughout the year. Casual clothing is widely accepted but swimwear should not be worn in towns. Lightweight suits should be worn for business meetings. There is a wide range of choice between boarding houses, Inns, Hostels, Motels and Apart hotels. The Pousadas are very comfortable, special hotels generally located in historical sites and in many cases they are totally restored monuments, Castles or Palaces.
Advanced booking is highly recommended.
There are many camping areas throughout the country that allow for an inexpensive holiday and the opportunity for a close contact with nature. Thermal springs offering excellent accommodation can be found almost everywhere, providing for many different treatments. Be careful not to swim in areas where are flags warning. Green flags mean there is no danger at all. Check for local holidays too.