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Portugal Travel Tips
Using Your Cell in Portugal
Using your cell phone in Portugal
Is now easy and affordable
Go to Vodafone with your iPhone
$25 euros now gives you unlimited data for 30 days in Portugal
No more searching for WiFi
And worrying about safety on the WiFi
Vodafone locations can be limited
PROS
You have unlimited data
You can use your phone everywhere
You have a Portuguese cell number to use
CONS
You cannot access your text messages on your American cell number
You cannot receive calls
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Things to avoid in Portugal to guarantee a great trip
Portugal Travel Tips
Don’t count calories. You will want to try everything so enjoy the meal, snacks, treats, soups and cheeses. You can count calories another time. You will eat the food pyramid so don’t worry about gaining a lot of weight. Walking will help you work it off.
Don’t wear new shoes. Plan on walking a lot and on uneven surfaces. Lots of walkways are cobblestone and can be unstable. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. I prefer to wear breathable socks.
Don’t cross the street unless you are on a white crosswalk. Portuguese drivers will stop immediately if you are in a painted crosswalk but won’t stop if you are on the street in an unpainted area. Drivers are courteous but follow the law.
Don’t call futebol soccer or you’ll never hear the end of it. The Portuguese love their football.
Don’t be a tourist
Eat, drink, and enjoy Portugal but try to locate the local spots to eat and hang out in so you can taste the real Portugal. The best food and homemade wines are in the local restaurants and pensaos (inn).
Never swim alone. The water is cool and unpredictable. Lots of beaches have colored flags to inform you whether you can swim. Red means no swimming. Yellow means swim with caution. Green means swimming and enjoying the water. Lots of places have high cliffs and areas to swim in. Check out the area carefully. The waterways can be deep and have strong currents.
Don’t be underdressed
Most Portuguese dress for comfort and the weather but they do not wear shorts or tank shirts to church or a formal restaurant. Lots of women wear dresses, skirts, or pants. Don’t walk around with your shirt off. You will stand out like a sore thumb.
Don’t feel obligated to leave a tip at a restaurant. Tips are not expected. If you want to leave a tip, leave a coin or two.
Don’t yell in public.
Unless you have some kind of emergency, keep your voice at a reasonable level so you don’t upset anyone or rub anyone the wrong way.
Don’t forget a sweater or light jacket.
The days can be comfortable year-round and even hot in the summer but the nights can be cool. In northern Portugal, coats are needed from October through April. Sweaters are needed in the evenings. Don’t worry about air conditioning because most restaurants or hotels do not have air conditioning.
Don’t Be in a Rush.
THE PORTUGUESE ARE KNOWN TO MOVE AT A MUCH SLOWER PACE THAN OTHERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE SMALLER TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN THE COUNTRY. THEIR WALK CAN BE VIEWED AS A STROLL RATHER THAN A BRISK WALK. THEY TAKE THEIR TIME TO ENJOY THEIR FOOD RATHER THAN RUSH THROUGH THEIR MEAL. IN A RESTAURANT, THE WAITER WILL NOT GIVE YOU THE CHECK UNTIL YOU ASK FOR IT. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THE ONLY THING THEY DO AT A FASTER PACE IS DRIVE. WHEN IN PORTUGAL, NEVER BE IN A RUSH.
Never argue with a smoker in Portugal. Smoking is common in Portugal and can be seen everywhere. Even though smoking is prohibited in many public places in other countries, smoking is casual in Portugal and legal. If you smoke, don’t throw your butt out the window. Portugal is a dry country and endures many fires that destroy farms, houses, and businesses.
Don’t try to accomplish anything between 1-3 pm
Eat, drink, relax between 1-3 pm. Most stores and municipal buildings close for lunch. If you are creating an agenda, eat or drive during this time. Lots of truckers eat early so they can drive when most folks are eating lunch.
Don't over-wash your hair or clothes-WASHING IS CRUEL
Don't overwash your hair or clothing while in Portugal. The water is rough on them.
Don't ask for ICE
Most restaurants do not have ice. I bring an ice cube tray in my suitcase because we love ice in our drinks. I also bring a reusable cup for the beach or pool area.
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Using Your Cell in Portugal
Using your cell phone in Portugal
Is now easy and affordable
Go to Vodafone with your iPhone
$25 euros now gives you unlimited data for 30 days in Portugal (UPDTE APRIL 2024 $30 euros for 30 days)
No more searching for WiFi
And worrying about safety on the WiFi
Vodafone locations can be limited
PROS
You have unlimited data
You can use your phone everywhere
You have a Portuguese cell number to use
CONS
You cannot access your text messages on your American cell number
You cannot receive calls
MY AMAZON STOREFRONT
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Amazon Travel Tips
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