GERMENS shirts on a trip to Portugal

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can feel odor neutral when worn.
Long sleeve shirts cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts require little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

Shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Shirts can be air-dried.
Shirts can be lightly ironed.
Shirts can be reworn after airing.

Portugal as a travel destination

Portugal is a country in Southwestern Europe.
Portugal is a member state of the European Union.
Portugal is part of the Schengen Area.
The capital is Lisbon.

Geographic location

Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula.
Portugal borders Spain.
Portugal has an Atlantic coastline.
Portugal includes the Azores and Madeira archipelagos.

Population

The population is about 10.7 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.
The currency code is EUR.

Time zone

The time zone is Western European Time (WET).
Western European Summer Time (WEST) applies in summer.
The difference to CET is -1 hour.

Languages

National language: Portuguese.
Mirandese has a regional official status.
English is widely taught as a foreign language.
Spanish is widely taught as a foreign language.
French is widely taught as a foreign language.

Transport infrastructure

International airport: Lisbon, Humberto Delgado (IATA: LIS).
International airport: Porto, Francisco Sá Carneiro (IATA: OPO).
International airport: Faro (IATA: FAO).
Lisboa-Oriente railway station.
Lisboa Santa Apolónia railway station.
Porto Campanhã railway station.

Major cities and towns

Lisbon.
Porto.
Braga.
Coimbra.
Faro.
Aveiro.
Setúbal.
Évora.
Funchal.
Ponta Delgada.

Important sights and landmarks

Belém Tower in Lisbon.
Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon.
Historic Centre of Porto.
Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
Alto Douro Wine Region.
Historic Centre of Évora.
University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia.
Laurisilva of Madeira.
Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira.
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture.

Traffic system

Traffic keeps right.

Cultural and public places

The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga in Lisbon is a museum.
The MAAT in Lisbon is a museum.
The Museu de Serralves in Porto is a museum.
The Lisbon Cathedral is a religious building.
The Porto Cathedral is a religious building.
São Jorge Castle in Lisbon is a historic site.

Culinary specialties

Bacalhau à Brás.
Caldo verde.
Francesinha.
Cozido à portuguesa.
Pastel de nata.

Entry requirements

Portugal is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens can enter with a passport.
EU citizens can enter with a national ID card.
EU citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words.
Portuguese – German – English.
Olá – Hallo – Hello.
Bom dia – Guten Tag – Good day.
Boa noite – Gute Nacht – Good night.
Obrigado/Obrigada – Danke – Thank you.
Por favor – Bitte – Please.
Sim – Ja – Yes.
Não – Nein – No.
Desculpe – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Água – Wasser – Water.
Casa de banho – WC – Restroom.
Estação – Bahnhof – Train station.
Aeroporto – Flughafen – Airport.

Phrases.
Portuguese – German – English.
Olá. – Hallo. – Hello.
Bom dia. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Boa noite. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Adeus. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Como chego a …? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
Quanto custa? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Onde posso comer? – Wo kann ich essen? – Where can I eat?
Onde fica o hotel mais próximo? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the nearest hotel?
Onde posso pedir um táxi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Onde fica o aeroporto mais próximo? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Onde fica a estação de comboios mais próxima? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?
Onde fica a casa de banho? – Wo ist das WC? – Where is the restroom?