Portugal

Top 5 Orte

1. Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery · Lisbon

   Manueline monuments from the Age of Discoveries, next to the famous custard tart bakery.

2. Alfama and Sao Jorge Castle · Lisbon

   Old hillside quarter with viewpoints, fado bars and the castle above the city.

3. Ribeira and the port cellars · Porto

   Riverside old town and port wine lodges across the Dom Luis I bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia.

4. Sintra · Sintra

   Palaces and gardens (Pena, Quinta da Regaleira) in wooded hills, a 40-minute train from Lisbon.

5. Algarve coast · Lagos / Benagil / Faro

   Cliffs, sea caves and beaches on the southern coast.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber / Bolt

  Both widely used in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, and often cheaper than taxis. Lisbon airport to the centre is usually about 8-15 EUR (varies).

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Navegante card (Lisbon)

  Reusable card (about 0.50 EUR) for metro, buses, trams, funiculars, suburban trains and ferries. Load 'zapping' credit for cheaper single trips or a 24-hour ticket. Formerly called Viva Viagem.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Tram 28 and Carris

  Historic tram through Graca, Alfama and Baixa. Very crowded and a pickpocket hotspot; ride early in the morning or walk the route.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Andante (Porto)

  Reusable card for Porto metro, buses and some trains; the metro runs to the airport.

• Züge

  CP (Comboios de Portugal)

  National rail: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades between Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; suburban trains to Sintra and Cascais. Book in the CP app.

• Bikesharing

  Gira

  Lisbon bike share with docks and e-bikes, rented through the Gira app with a day pass option. Lisbon is very hilly.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

Cards and contactless are widely accepted in cities, but some small cafes, tascas and market stalls are cash only or have a card minimum. Multibanco ATMs are everywhere and usually free; avoid Euronet-style ATMs and always pay in EUR.

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Trinkgeld

Tipping in Portugal is optional and small. Service is not usually added to the bill. Locals round up or leave a euro or two; around 5-10% in nicer restaurants is generous.

Nützliche Sätze

• A conta, por favor. The bill, please.
• Não queremos o couvert, obrigado. We don't want the couvert, thank you.
• Pode ficar com o troco. You can keep the change.

Umgangsformen

• Greet with 'Bom dia' / 'Boa tarde'; friends greet with two cheek kisses, strangers with a handshake.
• Do not assume Portuguese people speak Spanish or address them in it first; English is usually better.
• Lunch is usually 12:30-14:30 and dinner from 19:30-20:00.
• Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries.
• Keep quiet during fado performances; talking during a song is considered rude.
• Queue patiently; pushing ahead is frowned upon.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Fake drug sellers

  Wo: Lisbon: Baixa, Rua Augusta, Rossio, Bairro Alto

  So funktioniert’s: Men whisper offers of hashish or cocaine. The 'drugs' are fake (bay leaves, flour, paracetamol), and the approach is sometimes a distraction for theft. Buying any drugs is still illegal.

  So vermeidest du es: Do not stop or reply; just keep walking.

• Couvert you didn't order

  Wo: Tourist restaurants in Lisbon, Porto, Algarve

  So funktioniert’s: Bread, olives, cheese or ham are placed on the table and appear on the bill.

  So vermeidest du es: Send it back at once if you do not want it; you only pay for what you eat.

• Tram 28 and Elevador pickpockets

  Wo: Lisbon: Tram 28, Tram 15 to Belem, Santa Justa lift and their queues

  So funktioniert’s: Teams press into you in the crowded tram or queue and take wallets and phones.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags zipped in front, phones out of back pockets, and avoid peak times.

• Friendship bracelet and fake monks

  Wo: Lisbon: Terreiro do Paco, Baixa

  So funktioniert’s: Someone ties a bracelet on your wrist or hands you an amulet, then demands payment.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep hands to yourself, say no and walk away.

• Overcharging taxis

  Wo: Lisbon and Porto airports, cruise terminals

  So funktioniert’s: Some taxi drivers take long routes or add invalid supplements for tourists.

  So vermeidest du es: Use Uber/Bolt or insist on the meter; ask for a receipt ('recibo').

• ATM and card skimming

  Wo: Standalone ATMs in tourist zones

  So funktioniert’s: Skimming devices and dynamic currency conversion at ATMs.

  So vermeidest du es: Use Multibanco ATMs at banks, cover your PIN and always choose EUR.

Sicherheit

• Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe; the main risk is pickpocketing on crowded trams, buses and at stops.
• Lisbon hotspots: Tram 28, Tram 15, Baixa, Rossio, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodre at night.
• Thieves often work in teams using distraction; spread out your valuables.
• Drug possession laws are decriminalized for personal use, but buying from street sellers is illegal and the drugs are usually fake.
• Beware strong Atlantic waves and rip currents; swim at beaches with lifeguards and obey flags.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Good, especially among younger people and in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. Spanish is often understood, but try English or Portuguese first.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Portugal, safety and security
• Lisbon Tourism: Tipping in Lisbon
• Newsbook: Lisbon tourism at threat from fake drug dealers
• Lisbon Transportation Guide and Travel Cards
• Lisbon.vip: How to avoid scammers in Lisbon's touristic hotspots

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