PORTUGAL TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 30+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Portugal + What NOT to Do!

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Planning to visit Portugal for the first time? In this video, I'm sharing all my best Portugal travel tips for new visitors, from important must-knows for your Portugal trip to common mistakes that tourists make in Portugal. Don't miss this video if you're planning your own trip to Portugal!
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00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:17 PORTUGAL BASICS & TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
4:48 PORTUGAL CULTURE & ETIQUETTE TIPS
6:40 PORTUGAL TIPS FOR SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS
7:53 PORTUGAL FOOD & DRINK TIPS
11:11 PORTUGAL TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
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Travelling to Portugal for the first time? In need of Portugal travel advice that caters to a newbie? This Portugal travel guide is packed with must-knows before you visit Portugal as a tourist, with a rundown of common tourist mistakes in Portugal as well as answers to common questions like Portugal culture shocks, Portugal culture and etiquette tips, where to go in Portugal, places to visit in Portugal, and more so you can have the Portugal trip of your dreams. Whether you're looking for general Portugal tips or tips for Portugal hidden gems, be sure to watch this video!

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@HappytoWander 11 ай бұрын

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this week's video all about Portugal. As usual, feel free to chime in w/ additional tips and experiences in the comments, and be sure to check out the written version here for more tips: happytowander.com/portugal-travel-tips/

@davidhind-smith3778 8 ай бұрын

Just got back from a 10 day trip to Portugal. Porto / Lisbon / Evora (highly recommend) / Lagos in the Algarve. Your advice is 100% on the money for new travellers.

@nurulfarhanah5760 9 ай бұрын

I've read reviews that TAP Portugal flights were badly managed with loss of baggage and watching a few youtubers claiming otherwise. But watching your video seems it is legit. Thnx for the enlightenment

@lcymet 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the useful tips!

@ReneeSellsLaLiving 8 ай бұрын

Great information and tips!

@joangreaves2980 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information.

@webwhisper2701 9 күн бұрын

very good tips! thank you

@user-mo9sd6km4k 11 ай бұрын

Christina, your videos are amazing!! ❤So much content that I need a notebook to take notes. You are sharing so much great information that I’m a little lost 😅 I’m trying to plan my first Europe trip and the more videos I watch, the more indecisive I become! I sent you an email yesterday, I really hope you see it and responde 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕 Regardless, thank you so much for what you do!

@valeriasanchez9340 4 ай бұрын

Excellent tips!!

@idealista9401 10 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Thank you so much for sharing 🤍

@fredpenner5667 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative. I'm heading there in March for the first time.

@bethanylawrence161 3 ай бұрын

Going to Portugal next month. Fingers crossed we have good weather! 🤞🏼

@entrophyentrophy9562 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous information! Thanks for sharing ❤😊

@HappytoWander 11 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

@styledbyrijalo 5 ай бұрын

Hi. I am the first time on your channel and watched this video about Portugal and I loved it! It is so concise and a lot of good tips and advice. Just what I need. Thank you for this. +1 subscribe. ❤

@jomarba2 8 ай бұрын

Great video very informative. One thing I would recomend, is, any region you go, be it in Portugal or anywhere else. Always try the local wine and food. Because they are meant to be together. The pairings evolved in that specific way. And its always a hit

@dankogulsoy 9 ай бұрын

Well said Thanks

@lpphillips4761 Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation, hitting all the many points. Only would like a longer or slower because it is good.

@annadkart6437 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos with tons of info and no "blah blah blah"

@Lisa-kz7vw 11 ай бұрын

Portugal looks beautiful I have never driven outside US been to scared of accidents or car problems and not knowing what to do I definitely think having a car in most countries allows you to really see and explore the country outside of tourist areas great information.

@HappytoWander 11 ай бұрын

It really such a gorgeous country!! And quite easy to get around with public transport / taxis :) Hope you get to see it for yourself sometime soon!

@grizfan93 3 ай бұрын

Apart from the Algarve, having a car in Portugal is sort of like carrying around a baby grand piano with you. Sure, it is great for those rare times when you need it, but the rest of the time, it is a huge burden. You will see and explore a LOT more in most parts of Portugal by walking and using public transport. Renting a car is generally a really bad idea here.

@albufeirabeyond 28 күн бұрын

Driving in the big cities is not to be recommended. Some of the city roads in the older parts of the city are very narrow and it is easy to get stuck. Driving on the main roads out of the city and on the freeway is a real joy. However, almost all Portuguese drivers tail gate which can make driving uncomfortable if you are not use to it.

@johnk3618 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and contributing 🙏 I really appreciate it!!

@Cindypisces 11 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to go…my best friend and I booked our trip and we’re going in October so these tips will definitely come in handy . One thing you stated about cash. I always bring cash with me and I do have some small denominations but I also have quite large bills as well. You stated they don’t or will not give you change? That would suck if I run out of small bills. I don’t like using ATMs while in Europe, so I usually always bring currency with me this way I have it readily available.

@johnsuegibbons 8 ай бұрын

Hi Christina! First, thank you for your wonderful videos. We have just come back from portugal and loved it and now we’re looking for another destination to visit from Canada to Europe. I know that Portugal was one of your favorites. I ask you what was another favourite of yours? We have been to Greece, Italy and France so far but I would say Portugal and Italy was my favorite. Would you be able to recommend another country. We may only be able to visit for 10 days … thank you in advance , if you can help ? greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 SG

@cecenom1580 7 ай бұрын

Hi Christina, thanks for the information. Is December- January/ New years a good time to travel to Portugal? We have heard so much about the Christmas markets. Are they worth a visit ?

@tpmarkham 9 ай бұрын

I drive in Boston, I can't imagine driving anywhere else could even more challenging.

@module79l28 8 ай бұрын

I'm portuguese, I've driven all over the country for over 3 decades and our drivers are neither in a league of their own nor even in the major leagues when it comes to bad driving.

@tpmarkham 8 ай бұрын

@@module79l28 we just came back from Lisbon on a vacation. Yeah it’s pretty crazy there.

@module79l28 8 ай бұрын

@@tpmarkham - How crazy, compared to Boston?

@MikefromQueens 2 ай бұрын

Im a street photographer, besides Porto and Lisbon, what’s one more town you suggest I visit? Thanks!

@sexychocolateable 10 ай бұрын

I'm going to Porto Portugal in September I'm traveling by myself and I'm excited

@ronnybgoode5050 Ай бұрын

How was porto ?

@sexychocolateable Ай бұрын

@ronnybgoode5050 it was amazing I loved it I want to move there

@ronnybgoode5050 Ай бұрын

@@sexychocolateable hahaha sounds gooooood ty for answring cuz im going there this summer for surfinggg

@sexychocolateable Ай бұрын

@@ronnybgoode5050 you will have a great time

@user-re7wt2yc8b 9 күн бұрын

I'm going in September. Did you enjoy?

@slv8581 2 ай бұрын

Can you post the link to the high speed trains ?

@janetf3377 10 ай бұрын

I took TAP Portugal to Lisbon but I didn’t understand when you mentioned that you can go to Lisbon and Porto for the price of one. I would love to see Porto.

@HappytoWander 10 ай бұрын

Hey Janet, so I was talking about their free stopover program, which allows you to schedule a long layover in either Lisbon or Porto for free, meaning you could book a flight from A to B, then schedule a free stop in Lisbon or Porto for 1-7 days in between so you basically get to fly to two cities for the price of one. You can learn more here: www.flytap.com/en-gb/stopover hope that clears things up!

@albufeirabeyond 28 күн бұрын

As a Brit from LA who also has a second home in the Algarve. I would say your comments are spot on. I would encourage all American visitors to please if you have enjoyed a meal to tip 10%. So many Portuguese friends of mine who own restaurants say that they have visitors from all over the world but the only people who don’t tip are Canadians and Americans. I know that this does not apply to all but if you have enjoyed your meal please tip as the wages here are very low and your tip can make a big difference. Also I have had American friends tell me that they have got angry when they have had to wait 30mins or even 40mins for there food to arrive. This can happen as they are using fresh ingredients and good food can sometimes take longer to prepare. Just have another glass of wine and relax.

@cmo_rocks 16 күн бұрын

How do you get cash once you are there? What's the best way to get the local currency?

@brunomonte7103 8 ай бұрын

O inglês não é tão falado em Portugal como em outros países europeus? E Espanha e França...?

@lets_terraadventure7816 5 ай бұрын

Hello. Just found your channel. Can you provide some insight on weather in May? Planning on walking Camino Portuguese and want know if it’s rainy, cold or just right 😂. For reference, coming from Sunny California and don’t own much cold rainy clothing as we don’t need them much 😅. Don’t want to overpack. TIA!

@user-re7wt2yc8b 9 күн бұрын

Hello, am wondering did you do the Camino? I'm hoping to do it in September.

@ermengard6960 4 ай бұрын

Now I'm afraid I made a mistake in booking a trip for the last half of April, after some other people said that April worked well for them weatherwise on multiple trips. Last year I was in Spain in the first half of April, and I had read that I should expect rain maybe 1 out of 3 days, but got rain only once, in the early morning before I went out for the day. Of course, Portugal is different, but I was thinking maybe not hugely different. Oh well, maybe I'll be lucky.

@grizfan93 3 ай бұрын

You'll be fine. If you're visiting up north, you might get some rain, on and off, but very low risk of steady rain. The further south you go, let less you have to worry about rain in April. So Lisbon and further south will likely be fine. Even if you do see some rain, it likely won't be heavy and will pass pretty quickly. Pack a light rain jacket or light umbrella, just in case.

@caver38 6 ай бұрын

one new problem for tourists in Portugal and several other countries is the new creation of local Visa cards systems , which only accept local visa cards , not even other EU ones . The visa system is becoming useless in many countries and many shops as they refuse all non local visa cards for payment .

@user-yj4ld9mg2b 10 ай бұрын

Argentina. Portugal. Spain.

@deep_dohit5391 6 ай бұрын

Maam can u help me to make itinerary for Portugal

@diogocrava 5 ай бұрын

Out of everything only one I think its wrong, "cash" is definitly not king in Portugal. Its quite the opposite. You can use NFC to pay in most places or use card. Only the most rural or touristic places tend to avoid ATM (Multibanco version of ATM) because of the fees associated with it. Some places will require cash but not many.

@grizfan93 3 ай бұрын

so true. Though I have seen some places in the Algarve who don't want to deal with MultiBanco fees or tax accountability insist on cash. I've seen these hand-written signs on pieces of cardboard at bars and cafes claiming that their Multibanco terminal is down, and the sign is clearly very old and weathered :) But in most places, contactless is the way to go, nearly universal.

@JeanPinto. 26 күн бұрын

9:15 you forgot the FRIES!!!!!

@0M4REDITZ 10 ай бұрын

SIU

@Riptidespb 2 ай бұрын

If you’re from San Diego California driving in Portugal is a breeze.

@mdfamily22 6 ай бұрын

I need help to get there

@sallykennedy1543 4 ай бұрын

Can you get takeout from restaurants easily?

@grizfan93 3 ай бұрын

definitely. And many restaurants will deliver by Uber Eats or Glovo

@sofreshcici18 3 ай бұрын

Nervous because we are planning for a late July trip, yikes!

@davegilmore7420 5 ай бұрын

Apparently coffee isn't weak! Next video, smoke a bowl first 😂

@webwhisper2701 9 күн бұрын

funny lol

@roxieukulele Ай бұрын

Holy crap slow down!!!

@deepak83417 11 ай бұрын

Cristiano Ronaldo ❤

@MercedesDiane 7 ай бұрын

It’s more so that it’s rude to speak Spanish because of the history between Spain and Portugal. They really don’t like it!

@allaelder1721 14 күн бұрын

Girl, please you talk to fast, it's hard to get your information, to digest it correctly.

@MaZaCar_Xiaoyu 3 ай бұрын

Top Tip: Scream out: Messi is better than Ronaldo in crowded areas & the locals will give you free money 🤑😘

@jay1970 5 күн бұрын

Any reason you have to speak so fast?

@kellyhodgins3269 9 ай бұрын

Could you please speak a little bit slowly? thanks

@Nicole-km3bd 9 ай бұрын

You can slow the speed of the video down yourself.

@prasadsanap1431 7 ай бұрын

just what came to my mind..little slow will be better

@megatron123abc4 4 ай бұрын

You can change the speed of the video in the playback speed to make it slower

@freezebrain4905 3 ай бұрын

She sounds perfectly normal to me…actually very lovely voice. Love the video❤️❤️ thanks!

@lilyreyes6807 Ай бұрын

Right! The same thing I noticed as soon as the video started.😂😂

@teddydavis2339 4 ай бұрын

I'm so tired of hearing about Portugal. Are there any other countries out there?

@grizfan93 3 ай бұрын

Nope, that's the only one. too bad you've been forced to watch all these videos, too. Some day, hopefully soon, someone will invent the ability to scroll past videos you are not interested in, and maybe, if we are super lucky, we will soon have the ability to search for topics that are of interest to us. For now, though, I guess our only option is to whine and complain like a spoiled child.

@marcmorel2368 11 ай бұрын

moi j'ai été super déçu par votre pays ! en tant que étranger! on nous prends pour des vaches à lai!!!!t et tellement d’autres déceptions TELLEMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pourtant en tant qui pianiste, j'ai même joué de la musique Portugaise . Mais une chose est sure pour moi J A M A I S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! je n'y remettrais les pieds de toute ma vie

@prasadsanap1431 7 ай бұрын

talk little slow..we are not going anywhere!

@rujinithayapun2198 5 ай бұрын

It’s will be nice if you speak slower.

@user-hi1kb8hf5n 5 ай бұрын

Yes cant understand couldnt watch why speak so fast you spoiled it

@piuskithinji7313 7 ай бұрын

You talk a lot and fail to mention Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT footballer and the biggest attraction of Portugal? Americans you need to do your research about a country before

@user-ut8sy1ow9f 4 ай бұрын

You speak too fast,

@ariatamar2706 5 ай бұрын

Lol why does she speak like on some drugs? Did she edit to make it 2x fast??

@sarahphilbricksandhage1443 4 ай бұрын

You talk way too fast. I'm out

@superioradvantage 28 күн бұрын

Breathe and slow down when you speak…and yes I know I can slow down the video duh…I shouldn’t have to. Yes I know I don’t have to watch…but I chose to watch her because she is informative. Now additional comments needed for my comment.