Your travel guide

Discover Portugal

Plan your trip and find everything you need during your stay: where to sleep and eat, what to visit, beaches and nature, and the services that give you peace of mind.

Where to stay and eat

Hotels by star rating, hostels, B&Bs, rural tourism, campsites, restaurants and cafés.

What to see and do

Museums, castles, monuments, beaches, parks, viewpoints and trails all over the country.

Travel with peace of mind

Hospitals, pharmacies, airports, stations and practical information for your stay.

Explore by category

Choose a category here or in the menu on the left. You can select several categories and sub-categories at once.

Travel essentials

Good to know before you go.

Emergency

112

Police, ambulance and fire brigade. Free, from any phone.

SNS 24 health line

808 24 24 24

Medical advice by phone, 24 hours a day, in several languages.

Currency

Euro (€)

Cards are widely accepted. Carry some cash for small shops and markets.

Power sockets

Type C and F · 230 V

The same plugs used in most of continental Europe.

Time zone

WET (UTC+0)

Mainland and Madeira. The Azores are one hour behind. Summer time from late March to late October.

Language

Portuguese

English is widely spoken in tourist areas. A "bom dia" (good morning) is always appreciated.

More travel tips

Upcoming events

07 Nov

Festa de São Martinho 2026

Oeiras
07/11/2026 · 11:00
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08 Nov

Festa de São Martinho 2026

Algés, Oeiras
08/11/2026 · 11:00
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11 Nov

Festa de São Martinho 2026

Algés, Oeiras
11/11/2026 · 11:00
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25 Aug

Festival do Crato

Portalegre
25/08/2027 – 28/08/2027
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