Climate:The weather in Portugal is mild year round. Summers are dry and clear, with warm sunshine extending long into Autumn. Winters are moderately cool and are the rainiest time of the year, except in subtropical Madeira, where there is little rain. Mid-summer temperatures range in the 70F, while winter temperatures range from the low to mid-50s. Money/ Currency: Euro which is made up of: Coinage 2 Euro, 1 Euro, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 Cents Notes 5 Euro, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Royal Mail:For those moving or relocating to Portugal, Royal Mail provide an international mail forwarding service. At your local Post Office you can obtain an international mail Forwarding Form which must be handled in 5 days prior to your moving or relocating to Portugal.

Pets: Dogs and Cats:No quarantine regulations apply to domestic dogs and cats moving to Portugal from the UK, but a vaccination or health certificate is required. You will have to show a health certificate issued by a Veterinary Surgeon authorised  by D.E.F.R.A. in the UK, issued no more than 10 days before moving to Portugal with your pets. You will also have to show a certificate issued by  D.E.F.R.A. (UK) which states that the animal has been kept in an area free of animal diseases and rabies before relocating to Portugal. Neither of the certificates need to be legalised by the Portuguese Consulate. Public Holidays: There are 12 National Holidays per year inclusive of Christmas and New Years day.

Time: Portugal is one hour ahead of GMT.  Business Hours: Banks open from 8:30 am to 3 pm from Monday to Friday; closed on bank holidays. Shops open rom 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm (working days). On Saturdays, most shops close at 1 pm. In the shopping malls located in larger towns, shops are normally open on 7 days a week and holidays from 10 am to 11 pm. Museums open from 10 am to 12:30 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays. Some places also close on Wednesdays. Pharmacies open from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings. There are also 24 hour pharmacies which operate according to an official chart displayed on Pharmacy windows.

Shipping to Portugal: As a citizen of the EU, there are no customs restrictions for your effects when shipping to Portugal. An entry visa is not required when moving to Portugal, neither is a work permit required. However on your arrival , a residence permit must be applied for with the Police. This is procedure for everyone relocating to Portugal. Shipping to Portugal, Items to Avoid:Some restrictions apply when shipping to Portugal. The following should not be transported with your effects when relocating to Portugal Any inflammable or corrosive items Narcotics, medicines or drugs Firearms and ammunition Jewellery, cash Stamp or coin collections Used computer ink-jet cartridges