The opening hours of museums in Portugal vary but are generally Tuesday-Sunday 9.30 am -12.30 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm; Closed: Mondays, and national holidays. Museums in Lisbon and museums in Porto do not generally close for lunch.
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In smaller cities of Portugal, the majority of traditional shops are closed on Sundays. In large cities, retail malls and centers typically stay open later every day of the week.
Is the castle worth the entrance fee? The adult admission fee to the Castelo de São Jorge is €10.00, children under 10 are free and students are €5. This does make the castle one of the most expensive tourist attractions in Lisbon, but the entrance fee is worth it.
Portugal is one of the cheapest countries in Western Europe, but still offers stunning beaches and fascinating cities. Overall Portugal has inexpensive public transport, reasonably priced accommodation (if booked well in advance) and good value food, if you know where to look.
Is the Pena Palace in Sintra open on Mondays? If you are planning to visit this city, avoid Monday! Reason: the palaces, museums, and castles are open Monday in Sintra. And in Lisbon, everything is closed.