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The Archipelago of Azores is located at the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. For this fact Azores is considered as one of the possible places that best correspond to the legend of Atlantis.
Mainland Portugal is bordered by Spain in the North and East side and by the Atlantic Ocean in the West and South. South of Portugal is near the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea but it isn't geographically in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite this fact the Portuguese climate is Mediterranean. Portugal is also considered a Mediterranean country, due to the climate and culture.
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∙ 12y agoNo, because Portugal does not touch the Mediterranean Sea.
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Where is Portugal in Europe?
Portugal is land's end in extreme southwestern Europe, where it's bordered by Spain on the north and east sides, the Atlantic Ocean on the west, and the Mediterranean Sea on the south.
Whats was monopoly on trade between the eastern Mediterranean and Europe was held by the merchants of?
A monopoly on trade between the eastern Mediterranean and Europe was held by the merchants of: {| |- | Portugal Genoa and Venice Spain France |}
Which are the countries that surround the part of Mediterranean Europe?
Mediterranean Europe, also known as Southern Europe, is the region of Europe that borders the Mediterranean Sea (which in this case, includes all minor seas connected), although there are a few exceptions. Portugal (who only borders the Atlantic), Serbia and Kosovo (who both are landlocked) are these few exceptions. The following countries are in Mediterranean Europe: Portugal Spain Italy San Marino Vatican City Slovenia Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Serbia Kosovo Albania Macedonia Greece Bulgaria Turkey Cyprus Malta An article which includes a map of Mediterranean Europe is included in the link below.
Which country is The Algarve in?
The Algarve is a south region of Portugal (Europe) and is among the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, primarily because of its beaches, Mediterranean climate, safety and relatively low costs.
On which continent is Portugal?
Portugal is in the European Continent. It is the westernmost country in Europe, both main land and islands (Azores). As such Portugal is an European country, usually refereed as one of the South European Countries or one of the Mediterranean Country (being Spain, Italy and Greece other examples of countries in this category).
Does the mediterranean sea border Portugal?
No, Portugal is not a Mediterranean country. It does, however, have a mediterranean climate, but it is not considered a mediterranean country because the south does not have the Mediterranean Sea as a coast. Once past Gibraltar the Mediterranean Sea becomes the Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the only country on the Iberian Peninsula what borders the Mediterranean sea?
Spain, Portugal, and Andorra create the Iberian Peninsula on the far west side of Europe. Spain is the only one of these three countries that borders the Mediterranean Sea. While Andorra and Portugal are also on the Iberian Peninsula, Andorra is landlocked, and Portugal only borders the Atlantic Ocean, not the Mediterranean Sea.
Where is hot in Europe in may?
In the southern most parts of Europe, and around the Mediterranean Sea. Countries like Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece can be warm in May.
Is there another name for southern Europe?
Southern Europe is just Southern Europe, however, it may be called as the Mediterranean Coast or Mediterranean Europe or just simply Mediterranean. Southern Europe can also be split into Southwestern and Southeastern Europe or into the countries that make the region.
Does Portugal border the mediterrean?
No. But the Mediterranean does have an influence in Portugal's climate.
Is Portugal in southern Europe?
Yes, Portugal is located so far west in southern Europe that it's bordered only by Spain to the north and east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Why is Southern Europe known as Mediterranean Europe?
The reason why Southern Europe is called Mediterranean Europe is because of it's climate, the Mediterranean climate. It also borders the Mediterranean sea. And Kosovo President Mediterranean Doksan sailed through southern europe.
