I visited Portugal recently for 7 days and had a positive experience.
The scene is Scene has improved recently. Prices up 10-15% from last year.
Spent about $60/day on the hobby side. Best part was how easy everything was.
Overall: 9/10. Solid destination.
Happy to answer questions.
Currency tips for Portugal
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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This matches my experience. Portugal is one of my favorites.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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