Portugal Weather, climate and geography

Weather and climateBest time to visitNot surprisingly, considering its close proximity to northern Africa, Portugal is one of the warmest European countries with an average temperature of 15°C (55°F) in the north and 18°C (64°F) in the south, while the Azores and Madeira are wetter and hotter respectively off the coast.

Riga Nightlife

In recent years, Riga took the dubious honour of being one of the stag capitals of Europe. Lured by cheap drinks, an implausible amount of strip clubs and some distinctly seedy bars, the city was awash with fancy-dressed lads looking for one last weekend of drunken debauchery.Some fairly severe price hikes have helped to combat this reputation, although

Uruguay Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in UruguayMontevideo, Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento are the best places for shopping. Special purchases include leather goods, suede jackets, woollens and amethyst jewellery. On Sunday mornings Montevideo's Tristan Narvaja Market is famous for its antiques, books and countless other items sold from stalls spread over several blocks.