While local residents genuinely appreciate any attempt by visitors to speak Portuguese, about half of the Portuguese population has a working knowledge of English. Bringing fresh meat into Portugal is forbidden. For further information, contact the Embassy services or the Portuguese Consulates. The Azores Islands are 1 hour behind the Portuguese mainland. As an advice, pack a converter and an adapter.
Summers are dry and clear, with warm sunshine extending long into Autumn.
Winters are moderately cool and are the rainiest time of year, except in subtropical Madeira, where there is little rain. At the main squares, crossings and junctions, vehicles approaching from the right have the right of way, unless otherwise indicated on signposts. At crossings with roundabouts, the vehicles already on the roundabout have priority. All traffic signs are in accordance with international standards. Drivers Documents Legal ID, valid national or international driving license, both with photographs, car registration documents or equivalent, proof of ownership of the vehicle or equivalent and insurance certificate.