Editing Lisbon (section)

== Other Practical Information ==
=== When to visit Lisbon ===

Winter temperatures are considerably better than the UK , Germany and other countries in northern Europe. However, on occasion it does snow in the Lisbon region and the rain is certainly a more prominent feature than during the summer months.

Spring is an time ideal to visit the monuments and the blooming gardens, as the temperatures are always nice for a stroll. 

Summer is the beach season 'par excellence' and it's the best time of the year to experience the wonderful beaches along the Lisbon Coast.

Autumn, when the leaves begin to fall, is a wonderful time for you to discover the quiet, romantic, and narrow streets of the old bairros (quarters) like Alfama and Bairro Alto. 


=== What to bring with you ===

Our best advice to you is 'bring only the bare necessities'. Here you can buy almost anything, and there’s no need to bring your house on your back.

A back pack is surely one of the most useful items and comes in very handy for the day trips, shopping sprees and walks. A 'zippable' backpack is a safe way to carry your belongings but a concealed money belt or shoulder wallet will certainly keep your money and documents safe from pickpockets.

Regardless of the time of the year you choose to visit Lisbon remember to bring a light sweater, as nights are always a bit cooler. Spring and autumn might bring along some rain so make sure you also bring some wet weather gear, and especially during autumn and winter don’t neglect woollen garments, they might be useful! 


=== Money ===

Since the 1st of January 1999, the Euro (€) has been the currency of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurozone#Member_states Eurozone], consisting of most members of the European Union, including Portugal.


=== Electricity ===

The local current is 220 AC and the connection is made by a two-pin plug.

Traveller's from the USA will require a voltage converter.

Travellers from the UK will require a plug adapter and this is best bought in the UK as they are hard to find in Lisbon.


=== Internet ===

You can find a map with WIFI hotspots [http://maps.google.pt/maps/ms?gl=pt&hl=pt-PT&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=108563081417163480655.00048ae0cc8f7ba2cc595&ll=38.737482,-9.153156&spn=0.094801,0.153637&t=h&z=13 here]

[http://noticias.sapo.pt/local/lisboa/pi/hotspots_wi-fi/ This list] contains a few more WIFI spots.


=== General travelling tips ===
Check [http://opedrodaquiali.blogspot.com/p/links-uteis-pro-viajante.html this blog] for a list of sites with tips on various aspects of travelling.