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Portugal: the practical basics
Portugal trips usually centre on Lisbon and Porto, often with day trips or a stretch along the Algarve coast.
| Topic | Short answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile data | About 9GB for a typical 8-day trip (10GB plan) | Calculate |
| Plugs & voltage | Type C / F, 230V 50Hz | Details |
| Tipping | Optional; 5–10% for good service at restaurants (EUR) | Calculator |
Phone and data tips
- Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt are widely used in Lisbon and Porto.
- Lisbon's hills and trams mean lots of map checks between viewpoints.
- Cafés commonly offer Wi-Fi, which helps keep data use down in the cities.
Plan the rest of your Portugal trip
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