Where to Store Your Luggage in Portugal

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What should you do with your luggage if you arrive at your destination several hours before check-in…or you have to check out several hours before you’re due to go to the airport, train, or bus station? Generally, the easiest thing …

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Buses in Portugal: How To Get Around Portugal By Bus

A white and red Rede Expressos bus is parked at a bus station on a sunny day in Portugal. The bus station has a shelter and a few people sitting on benches. In the background, there are trees, residential buildings, and a tall apartment complex.

Following on from the article about getting around Portugal by train, I’ve put together a guide to getting around Portugal by bus. I’ve travelled extensively by bus here – taking buses throughout the country and even into Spain as well. …

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Getting Around Portugal By Public Transport

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If you don’t drive, or just don’t want to drive, you can easily get around mainland Portugal by public transport (Madeira and The Azores can be a little trickier). Public transport in Portugal is good, particularly if you’re going to …

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Is American Express Accepted in Portugal?

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If you’re travelling to Portugal, particularly from outside the Eurozone, you may be wondering which credit or debit card you should bring with you. And you may be thinking of taking your American Express. After all, it’s typically travel friendly, …

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Are Mosquitoes A Problem in Portugal?

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Mosquitoes are common in Portugal, although it depends on the time of year and where you live (properties close to still water have the biggest problems). Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about diseases like dengue or malaria in Portugal. …

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Using Uber in Portugal

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Not long ago, Uber faced a ban in Portugal. Fast forward to today, and it operates seamlessly in several Portuguese cities. Whether you’re in the bustling streets of Lisbon, the historic lanes of Porto, or sun-drenched paths of the Algarve, …

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