Is it legal to drink in public Portugal?


Is it legal to drink in public Portugal? Yes, but rarely you see a Portuguese walking with a beer in his hand, usually we go to the local Café and sit outside enjoying some draft beer! Drinking in Portugal is not a big deal. In the USA, if you are 18, you can walk into a gun store and buy a machine gun, yet you can't walk into a bar and enjoy a beer.


What to avoid in Portugal?

Let's get you Portugal-ready!
  • 1# Forget your sunscreen.
  • 2# Bring only fancy shoes.
  • 3# Mistake us for Spain… Even worse, speak in Spanish.
  • 4# Think there is nothing to visit beyond Lisbon and the Algarve.
  • 5# Having lunch before 1pm or dinner before 7pm.
  • 6# Eat only in touristic centres.
  • 7# Tip just because.
  • 8# Drink too much.


Is tipping expected in Portugal?

While there's no obligation to tip in Portugal, it's also important to remember that when you do leave a tip, it's essential to use cash euros (the European currency), so the recipient of your tip can easily use the money without having to make a special trip to a bank (and then pay a transfer fee).


Are Portuguese heavy drinkers?

In the EU, drinking every day is most frequent in Portugal, with a fifth (20.7 per cent) of the population consuming alcohol daily, followed by Spain (13.0 per cent) and Italy (12.1 per cent). The lowest share of daily drinkers is around 1 per cent in Latvia and Lithuania.


What is the 6 drink rule in Portugal?

What is the 6 drink rule in Portugal? These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals.


What time do people eat dinner in Portugal?

Dinner Time in Portugal (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) The best time to have dinner in Portugal is between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. While some restaurants will open at 7 p.m., most of them will still be empty at that time. There are a few exceptions of course, especially if it's a famous restaurant like Cervejaria Ramiro.


What is the red zone in Lisbon?

Red zone: it is in the streets of Baixa, Chiado and in some main avenues, such as Liberdade, Berna, Joao XXI and part of Republica. It has a maximum time of 2 hours and is €1.60 per hour.