Country Brief

Portugal

Sex work itself decriminalised but pimping and brothels are illegal. Tolerated independent work.

Legal model

Gray zone

Risk level

Low

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

Portuguese; English in tourist areas

Emergency

112 (universal)

AOC / SW min

14 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

EUR 50

Typical

EUR 80–180

Premium

EUR 350+

Lisbon — Avenida da Liberdade hotels for outcalls; Intendente district apartment-based
Porto — Rua Cândido dos Reis; smaller scene
Algarve (Faro, Albufeira) — beach-town tourist scene

Drug-decriminalisation framework (2001) means recreational possession isn't prosecuted, but sale remains illegal.
Lisbon trams are notorious for pickpocketing — keep wallets front-side.
Free ART and PrEP via SNS.

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/portugal.