Portugal travel details
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Portugal has a population of 10M with main currency as Euro. The languages spoken are Portuguese. Portugal travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Portugal. Tipping is usually not expected in Portugal. Internet speed in Portugal is on average 12.1 Mbps.In Portugal you drive on the right side.
Portugal travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed the travel advice for Portugal and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Strikes and public demonstrations are common. These can cause street congestion, disrupt public services, and affect transport services. Most demonstrations are peaceful but could become violent. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Portugal.
Issue Date : Mar 27, 2024
Portugal weather
Portugal essential details
Plugs
Portugal uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Portuguese
Money in Portugal
Currencies
Portugal uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Cards
Widely accepted Credit cards are widely accepted within Portugal (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, UnionPay and RuPay are unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Portugal. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Portugal has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Portugal. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.
Internet in Portugal
Internet
Internet speed in Portugal is on average 12.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Portugal is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about €14.09, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: MEO, NOS or Vodafone. Portugal uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Portugal upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Portugal, dial +, then 351 (the country code for Portugal), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Portugal, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Portugal travel details
Driving in Portugal
Road rules
In Portugal you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
On the road
Road assistance is available at 808 22 22 22 (Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP)) or 808 22 22 22 (Estrada24). For general news on Portugal's traffic use Estradas – PT. For news on Portugal’s motorways and tolls use Portugal Tolls. Most popular petrol stations in Portugal are Repsol, Intermarché, Jumbo, BP and Galp. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called gasolina or Sem chumbo (95/98). Petrol costs about €1.40 per liter.Diesel option is called Gasóleo.
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Portugal map
Portugal visa advice
If you're considering exploring Portugal beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Portugal transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Portugal, understanding Portugal Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.