Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, and they’ve just taken another step towards facilitating wider travel to the country by recognizing third-country vaccination certificates. This post will look at the current entry requirements for Portugal as well as the Covid-19 situation and plans to reduce restrictions further amid high vaccination rates. Portugal …
Portugal has taken a step towards facilitating wider travel to the country by easing its quarantine restrictions for travelers from certain countries. On top of this, Portugal has also so far resisted following the EU’s lead regarding implementing restrictions on American travelers, with the country as of yet not having altered its travel restrictions to …
Portugal’s historic capital city enjoys a wonderfully scenic location on the banks of the vast River Tagus. With a balmy climate, fabulous food and stunning architecture, it’s time you paid a visit. Wander the ancient streets of Alfama Put on comfy shoes and wander Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood. This maze of narrow, steep alleyways and squares …
The United States has updated its travel advisory list and has placed more countries on its “Do Not Travel” list, including Spain and Portugal. “Do Not Travel” is Level 4 on the travel advisory warning level system, which is the strictest advice they offer. Whilst both Spain and Portugal had recently made it easier for …
Remote workers from all over the world have been flocking to Portugal this year, for good reason. The country offers warm weather all year round, tasty cuisine, and a relatively low cost of living (between $1,000 – $1,500 / month). Portugal ranks in the top 20 countries with the fastest wifi, making it a perfect …
Seeing vaccinated travelers allowed to enter destinations once more is becoming quite the regular occurrence, with dozens of countries now letting the inoculated across their borders in time for summer. What is less common, is seeing reduced restrictions for those who have yet to be vaccinated, for one reason or another. However, in the last …
Portugal has decided to allow vaccinated American tourists to enter the country this summer in an attempt to save its summer tourist season. The summer has been badly affected by the ongoing pandemic, and the UK moving Portugal to its amber list – being Portugal’s third biggest visitor – has left the Portuguese tourism industry …
During the UK’s tough lockdowns, travelers on the British Isles kept a close watch on their calendars for May 17th, after which they would be able to travel once more. However, a disappointing start to the UK’s easing of its travel restrictions underwhelmed many – and that disappointment has turned to anger. The UK has …
The contrast between 2020 and 2021 is becoming increasingly clear, as more and more countries look towards easing their travel restrictions ahead of what is projected to be a summer of long-overdue travel. Whilst the situation isn’t completely back to normal, the signs are encouraging, as two more European countries announced that they would ease …
The paradise island of Madeira, Portugal has officially announced that it will drop entry requirements including Covid-19 testing for travelers who have been vaccinated. According to the Madeira Regional Tourism Board, “If you have already been vaccinated, you are automatically exempted from mandatory RT-PCR testing upon arrival in Madeira and Porto Santo.” How Vaccination Exemption …
In a typical year, Portugal can expect to host more than 20 million travelers, with the country holding the honor of being the 10th most visited nation in Europe. However, the past year has been a year like no other, and the reality is in fact quite different. Instead of welcoming travelers to the tourist …
Following discussions amongst leaders of EU countries, several nations have moved to strengthen travel restrictions and add further rules for entry in an effort to combat further spread of Covid-19. Countries such as Belgium, Portugal, Finland and France are among those that have made changes recently, reacting to the new strains found in the UK, …