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Discover Portugal with Us
Hi! We’re Hop In Portugal. A blog with everything you need to know about each region of Portugal.
Discover how to travel around and live in Portugal with ease. If you’re visiting, plan your trips and get the best tips here!
Every month we give you News & Travel Updates, so you can be on top of your game before traveling to Portugal.
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We’re a small team of storytellers, designers, and curious minds — based in Braga, but always exploring.
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Editor
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Copywriter
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Have Questions?
We’ve Got Answers
Got questions before you hop in? Here are the answers to what most travelers want to know.
What is Portugal known for?
Stunning beaches, great wine, delicious food, warm hospitality, good weather, affordable prices, and a relatively safe place to retire.
What language is spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese is the official language. Mirandese is also spoken in a small region of Portugal. Learn more about them here.
What currency does Portugal use?
Euros (€). See how to pay in Portugal right here.
What’s the best time to visit?
It depends on the objective of your trip. If you prefer peace and quiet, then avoid July and August because there are a lot of tourists, especially in big cities and coastal locations. Check our blog section of the best times to visit Portugal.
What's the best place to live in Portugal?
What are the best beaches in Portugal?
Algarve might be known for its warm waters in the Summer, but Porto and Madeira also offer great beaches. See our articles on the best beaches in Portugal.
What is the distance between the US and Portugal?
If we are looking at the East Coast, the distance between New York and Portugal is about 3,360 miles and can take around 7 hours, more or less, by plane. See our article on Getting to Portugal.
What is the distance between the UK and Portugal?
The distance between London and Lisbon is around 970 miles and it takes about 2H45min to get to the capital of Portugal by plane.
How to get from the Lisbon Airport to the city center?
Taxi, Uber, Metro or Bus. The articles about Getting around Portugal might interest you.
Learn more about how to travel around Portugal.
How to get from the Porto Airport to the city center?
Taxi, Uber, Metro or Bus. The articles about Getting around Portugal might interest you.
There’s a direct metro connection between the Airport and the city center via the purple line (Line E).
Learn more about how to travel around Portugal.
