Cititravel DMC
Cititravel is a leading Destination Management Company covering Spain and Portugal and specialises in the field of incoming Incentive, Meeting and Conference groups. Founded in 1985 with headquarters in Málaga, Cititravel has further branch offices located in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Tenerife, Mallorca and Lisbon. Added value comes with quality assurances far beyond most DMC ensuring you piece of mind for your event. Cititravel's creative team and multi-lingual professionals work with you to create imaginative programmes, which are guaranteed to be the highlight of your event.
Portugal
With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850kms of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is an accessible year round sunny destination. The Portuguese capital is a cool, cosmopolitan and creative city, marrying the historic with the modern, the traditional with the cutting edge. Yet, beyond the city, Portugal offers Europe's sunniest spot - a unique jewel where the finest beaches and weather of the continent meet historic Portugal. This destination located at the tip of Europe with the vast ocean of the Atlantic as its southern and western border also gives this region possibly the most unpolluted climate on the European continent.
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Lisbon: The capital and largest city, known for its historic neighborhoods and vibrant culture
Porto: Famous for its port wine and the scenic Douro River
Algarve: Known for its beautiful beaches, golf resorts, and quaint fishing villages
Madeira: An archipelago famous for its natural beauty and Madeira wine
Azores: A group of islands known for their dramatic landscapes and outdoor activities
Coimbra: Famous for its historic university and medieval old town
Évora: Known for its well-preserved Roman ruins and historic center
Braga: Famous for its religious heritage, including the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary
Sintra: Known for its romantic 19th-century architecture, including the Pena Palace
Key Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport and Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport are the main international gateways. Lisbon is around 2.5-3 hours of direct flight from the UK, and Porto is around 2-2.5 hours.
Time Difference
UTC +0 (Western European Time)
UTC +1 (Western European Summer Time)
Main Languages
Portuguese
English is commonly used in business and tourist areas
Currency
Euro (€)
Weather & Seasons
Mediterranean climate in the south and along the coast; more temperate inland. Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Conferences
Portugal offers a range of meeting space, conference centres and unusual venues both in the city of Lisbon and further afield. The destination also offers good value for money accommodation near or within the conference venues themselves. Cititravel work with you to establish the best locations and travel logistics within Portugal for your event.
Incentives
The Iberian Peninsular is rich in culture and tradition with world-class museums, UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well the more traditional attractions of great weather, beautiful beaches and lively nightlife. As a result, there is something here to suit every incentive brief. Cititravel can organise visits to all the ‘must-see’ sights and sounds of the chosen destination as well as create the most luxury feel.
