WALKING
Portugal's much varied topography makes rambling and hiking a delight. Both the Montesinho Natural Park and Peneda-Gerês National Park in the north of the country are prepared for walkers, with clearly signposted routes and several well-organised rest areas. The Serra da Estrela mountain area is also very popular with walkers.

WATER SPORTS
Surfing, windsurfing, sailing and scuba-diving are regular activities along Portugal's long stretch of coastline. Some of Europe's best surfing conditions can be found at Guincho Beach west of Lisbon, while canoeing and kayaking is popular on the rivers Modego, Zêzere and Cávado, among others. Sailing clubs and diving schools have boats and other nautical equipment for hire, the majority of which can be found close to the many marinas dotted along the coast.

WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS
1 cm = 0.39 inches, 1 metre = 3.28 feet/1.09 yards, 1 km = 0.62 miles, 1 litre = 0.26 gallons (USA) 0.22 gallons (UK), 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 0.39 metres, 1 yard = 0.91 metres, 1 mile = 1.60 km, 1 gallon (USA) = 3.78 litres, 1 gallon (UK) = 4.54 litres.