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Where can I exchange money?
Can I use a debit or a credit card?
How do I use ATMs in Portugal?
What can I bring home from Portugal?
Is Portugal expensive?
How do I save money on my trip to Portugal?
Am I expected to tip in Portugal?
Safety & Health
Family travel
What is the currency in Portugal?
Since 1999, Portugal has been part of the Eurozone, so the national currency of Portugal is the euros. Up until 2002, the Portuguese Escudo was available.
One euro is made up of 100 cents.
Notes come in seven different denominations: 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. There are eight coins: 2 and 1 euros, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 cents.
Portugal shares its official currency with 15 other countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.
What is the local food like in Portugal?
... There are many regional delicacies and the seafood and fish are often superb.
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Portugal?
... The sweet liquor prepared using sour cherries is a traditional Portuguese drink, which has been …
Can I drink tap water in Portugal?
... You'll see plenty of Portuguese people buying bottled water, but that's just because it tastes …
How do I use ATMs in Portugal?
... In general, Portuguese bank account holders won’t pay fees for taking euros out of a …
What is the best time to visit Portugal?
... The best time to travel to Portugal is during late spring (March to May) and …
What are the accomodation options in Portugal?
... In almost any town you can find a basic guesthouse or small hotel offering a …