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Denmark
PLANNING AHEAD
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
France, Spain and Portugal is a wonderful place to visit all year round.
Before you begin your next trip, make sure to read our helpful travel
information, to ensure you make the most of your time in Paris, Madrid,
Lisbon and beyond.

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Belgium
Germany
Czech Republic

• Paris 

Austria
• Dijon
FRANCE Switzerland

The Algarve Coast, Portugal
• Lyon
WHEN TO GO MANDATORY TAX
• Bordeaux The climate in France, Spain and Portugal varies Most cities charge a city tax. City taxes are not included
throughout the year. in the listed “From” price as they are payable direct
to your hotel on check-out, and vary according to the
Summer (June – August) is the most popular time to standard of accommodation.
visit, as the days are warmer with less rain, so perfect
Bilbao • for exploring. Dine outside under a twilight sky or
• Toulouse • Montpellier • Nice enjoy some of the many exciting outdoor theatres. TIPPING
• Marseille LIGURIAN Italy In autumn (September – November), the hues begin France and Spain: Hotel and restaurant bills generally
• Porto SEA to change as the milder weather sets in. include a service charge. If you’re pleased with the
service, you may also leave a tip.
The winter season (December – February), sees much
shorter days and cold conditions, often with rain, Portugal: A service charge is not usually added to hotel
SPAIN Corse great for a warming hot chocolate at one of the many and restaurant bills, however it is customary to leave a
Christmas markets. During spring (March – May), the tip if the service is good. Hotel porters generally expect a
• Barcelona landscape changes and the days are still warm. This is tip for carrying bags – 1 Euro per bag is usual. While not
PORTUGAL
• Madrid  a great time to attend local spring festivals. expected, you may wish to leave a small tip in your room
for housekeeping staff when you depart.
• Lisbon  BALEARIC LANGUAGE
SEA
Sardinia France: French is the official language. CURRENCY
Menorca TYRRHENIAN Spain: Spanish is the official language. Euro (EUR).
Valencia • SEA Portugal: Portuguese is the official language.
Mallorca
English is widely spoken in the major cities and ELECTRICITY
Ibiza tourist areas. 220-240v 50Hz. An international adaptor is required.

• Seville TIME
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
• Granada France, Spain and Portugal are all 11 hours behind
MEDITERRANEAN SEA New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Paris, France J F M A M J J A S O N D
Time is observed from March to October where clocks Temperature (max ºC) 7 8 12 16 20 23 25 25 21 16 11 8
are turned forward by 1 hour. Average rainfall (mm) 18 22 24 25 26 25 22 21 16 25 22 26
ALBORÁN SEA Madrid, Spain J F M A M J J A S O N D
VISAS & PASSPORTS
Algeria Tunisia All travellers to France, Spain and Portugal must carry Temperature (max ºC) 10 12 16 17 22 29 33 33 29 21 15 11
a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date Average rainfall (mm) 40 40 30 50 40 30 10 10 20 40 50 50
of departure from New Zealand. As visa information
Morocco can change at any time, we recommend you seek Lisbon, Portugal J F M A M J J A S O N D
advice regarding passports, visas, and other travel Temperature (max ºC) 15 16 19 20 22 26 28 28 27 23 18 15
requirements at safetravel.govt.nz Average rainfall (mm) 100 85 53 68 54 16 4 6 33 101 128 127

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