Can you drink the water in Portugal?

It's generally safe and healthy to drink the public tap water across Portugal. Get a water filter such as TAPP 2 to improve the taste and reduce the risk of contaminants. Avoid plastic bottled water in Portugal as most plastic doesn't get properly recycled. Get a high quality reusable water bottle like TAPP.



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Liquor Laws -- You must be 18 to drink in Portugal. In Lisbon, bars are open until dawn. Mail -- While in Portugal, you can have your mail directed to your hotel (or hotels), to the American Express representative, or to Poste Restante (General Delivery) in Lisbon.

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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).

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Here's a helpful hint: At a restaurant, ask for a copo d'água instead of just água and you won't have to pay for water. Yes, it's from the tap, no there's no ice in it, and yes it's free. If it comes in a bottle, send it back and say again: copo d'água.

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English is widely spoken in Portugal, especially in the larger cities and in the Algarve. Plenty of foreigners live comfortably and reasonably efficiently speaking only in English. (In fact, it can be difficult to find a Portuguese who will speak to you in Portuguese.)

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Yes, there are mosquitos in Portugal, although some regions like the Algarve, have much more than other regions. When traveling in Portugal, mosquitos can be a nuisance and even more so for families travelling with kids.

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