Do you need cash in Azores?

#6 Visiting The Azores: You should always have some cash on you. Unlike Portugal's mainland (mostly the Algarve) The Azores do actually accept card in a lot of places. However, there were a few times when the 'card machine was broken' and we had to pay cash.



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Cards are by far the most popular cashless payment method in Portugal, including international cards from Visa and Mastercard. Both credit and debit cards are used, but debit cards are much more common. It's worth noting that Multibanco cards – which we'll explain below – can be used as both debit and credit cards.

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Unlike some other countries, tipping in Portugal is not expected. If you receive sub-par service, there is no need to tip. Ask the locals and follow their lead when it comes to tipping situations. By blending into the Portuguese culture you'll be appreciated by service providers and locals alike.

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Use your debit or credit card to withdraw your money or pay by card. If you're visiting its most remote areas, it's a good idea to carry some cash.

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If you have an UNLOCKED cell phone, when you arrive in the Azores, you can stop off at the airport or one of the locations for MEO, Vodafone, or Nos Acores to activate a local number very easy, and it only takes a few minutes.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Azores. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.

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All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget. A vacation to Portugal for one week usually costs around €954 for one person. So, a trip to Portugal for two people costs around €1,908 for one week.

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Portuguese people tend to be polite and indirect in their communication style, so being too direct or blunt may be considered rude. Interrupting someone while speaking is considered impolite in Portugal, and waiting until the speaker has finished before responding is important.

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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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In Portuguese culture, making eye contact is considered polite in conversation, otherwise it may appear as though somebody isn't engaged in the conversation. Portuguese people tend to speak quickly and loudly, which can be misconstrued as anger. However, this is just the passionate way in which people communicate!

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