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PLAN YOUR TRIP

GETTING THERE

Taag Angola Airlines flies from Joburg to Lisbon via Luanda for about R7 000 pp return. travelstart.co.za

WHEN TO GO

Summer is hot, vibey and crowded. The shoulder seasons of May–June and September–October will give you a taste of a more tranquil Portugal.

NEED TO KNOW

SA passport holders need a Schengen visa. For affordable

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