The arrival of autumn does not at all mean the end of the tourist season in this Western European state. Temperatures are slowly dropping down, the sun is not so hot, favorable conditions for the elderly and married couples with children.
The historical and cultural heritage will appear in all its richness to tourists who choose a vacation in Portugal in September. For example, Lisbon will surprise you with the giant statue of Christ and the imposing castle of St. George, will delight you with the performance of dolphins at the zoo, and will delight you with a large number of artifacts stored in local museums.
Weather in Portugal in September
The first month of autumn is gradually coming into its own, fortunately, the air temperature is quite comfortable both for staying on the beach and for long walks along the old city streets. In the capital of Portugal, on average, about +26 ° C during the day, +17 ° C at night, the resorts of Funchal and Braga will delight you with a temperature of + 24 ° C, the hottest Coimbra, here up to +27 ° C.
Statue of christ
This place has long become a cult place for many Portuguese; guests of the capital come here to admire the amazingly beautiful statue installed on a high pedestal. In addition, from the foot of the monument, from the southern bank, the most wonderful views of the city open up. The statue of Christ is a copy of the famous Brazilian monument and is only 10 meters below it, and the bridge connecting the banks of the Tagus River is very reminiscent of the Golden Gate from San Francisco.
A real wine festival
Where, if not in Portugal, on the island of Madeira, do not participate in the Wine Festival. The main festive events take place in early September, the locals rejoice at the end of agricultural work, and guests of the island rush to taste the delicious local wines. In remote villages, if a tourist is lucky, he will be able to take part in the preparation of a divine drink, which has an amber color, caramel and nut flavors.
Discover America
While vacationing in Portugal in September, you can make many amazing discoveries with famous sailors. For example, go to the island of Porto Santo and take part in the Columbus Festival. This great man at one time lived in the Madeira archipelago for 9 years, it was here that he hatched plans for a trip to India. Today tourists from all countries gather to honor the memory of the discoverer of America, fairs, exhibitions, concerts are held.
