🇵🇹 Portugal Travel Tips – Quick Guide

🇵🇹 Portugal Travel Tips – Quick Guide


🌆 Explore Beyond Lisbon

  • Visit Porto for wine cellars and river views.

  • Discover Sintra’s palaces and Évora’s Roman ruins.

  • Check out the Algarve for stunning beaches and cliffs.

🍴 Taste Local Flavors

  • Try pastéis de nata (custard tarts) fresh from a bakery.

  • Sample bacalhau (codfish) and francesinha in Porto.

  • Pair meals with Port wine or Vinho Verde.

🚆 Use Public Transport

  • Trains and trams are affordable and scenic.

  • Buy a Viva Viagem card in Lisbon for easy travel.

🏖 Pack for Mixed Weather

  • Portugal can be sunny but breezy—bring light layers.

  • Use SkyPack vacuum bags to save luggage space for souvenirs.

🕐 Timing Matters

  • Visit in spring or autumn for fewer crowds and pleasant weather.

  • Avoid midday heat in summer—sightsee early or late.

💡 Cultural Etiquette

  • Greet locals with “Bom dia” (good morning).

  • Tipping isn’t mandatory but rounding up is appreciated.

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