Practical Info A–Z
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Medical Care
Portugal has a public health system (SNS) accessible to EU citizens with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) . Th…
Banks & Money
Portugal is part of the Eurozone — the currency is the Euro (€), as in Germany, Austria, and most EU countries. No curr…
Shopping
Portugal offers excellent shopping opportunities — from traditional handicrafts to modern shopping centers. Typical Sou…
Holidays
On holidays, banks, authorities, and many shops are closed. Supermarkets have reduced opening hours. Restaurants and to…
Women Traveling Alone
Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe for women traveling alone. The Portuguese society is respectful, the…
Internet & SIM Cards
Since June 2017, the EU has implemented "Roam like at Home" — you can use your German, Austrian, or Swiss mobile tariff…
Climate & Best Travel Time
Portugal has a Mediterranean to Atlantic climate — summers are warm and dry, winters mild and rainy. However, there are…
LGBTQ+
Portugal is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in the world . Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010 (as th…
Media
The Portuguese media landscape is diverse, and there are some useful sources for travelers. Newspapers & Online Media P…
Emergencies
In emergencies, the Europe-wide emergency number 112 applies. The control center speaks Portuguese and English. Importa…
Opening Hours
The typical opening hours in Portugal differ from German habits — especially the lunch break is still common in many sh…
Post
The Portuguese postal service is called CTT (Correios de Portugal) and can be recognized by the red logo with the rider…
Safety
Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world . It regularly ranks in the top 10 on the Global Peace Index. Viol…
Electricity
Portugal uses 230 V alternating current, 50 Hz — identical to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The sockets are Type F…
Tipping
Tipping in Portugal is not mandatory , but a nice gesture that is appreciated. The amounts are significantly lower than…
Customs
As an EU member , there are no customs borders for travel between Portugal and other EU countries (Germany, Austria). Y…
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