50+ Must-Know Travel Tips for Portugal: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Trip

I’m sharing my most helpful Portugal travel tips — including what actually helped, what was different than what my research led me to believe. Whether you’re planning your first trip or just dreaming about it, this guide will help you feel more prepared (and way less overwhelmed).

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Chapters:
0:00 Let’s Begin
0:20 Transportation
0:40 Rideshare
1:11 Trains
1:22 Rental Cars
1:36 Driving Tips
2:02 Roundabouts
2:13 IDP
2:36 Tolls
2:48 Money/Credit Cards
3:17 Cash
3:30 ATM Tips
3:50 How Much Cash?
3:58 Phone Tips
4:38 Food
4:47 Dining Culture
5:09 Restaurants
5:37 Places to Eat!
5:50 Couvert
6:36 More Food Tips
6:50 Local Dishes
7:09 Wine
7:39 Water
7:59 When to Go
8:25 Packing Tips
8:53 Shoes
9:09 Not Needed
9:20 Summer Tip
9:24 Carry-on Tips
9:47 Daily Bag
10:12 Pickpockets?
10:31 Itinerary Tips
11:39 Hotels
12:16 Cheaper Hotels
12:26 Tours
12:57 Culture
13:10 Language
13:37 Logistics
13:50 Graffitti
14:10 Tipping
14:59 Making this video…

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