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.
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General Opening Times in PortugalMany traditional shops in smaller towns and cities in Portugal will be closed on Sundays. Shopping centres and shopping malls in the big cities open longer usually every day of the week.
The famous Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) in Lisbon is free on the first Sunday of the month. This is well worth a visit if you're a fan of modern technology. There are a few others in Lisbon that are free before 14:00 on a Sunday, but only to residents in the city.
In tourist areas, smaller shops usually stay open all day except some will close on Good Friday and / or Easter Sunday. On Christmas Day and New Year's Day shops are closed. Many small shops in the villages and of course all post offices and banks observe the holidays strictly.
Museums. On the first Sunday of the month from 10 am to 1 pm, all the museums in Porto have free entrance. These include the Port Wine Museum, the Serralves Foundation, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis and the Tram Museum. Travel tip: The Porto Card includes free admission to 11 museums, as well as other discounts.
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.
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.
Some city museums are free to visit on the first Sunday of the month. Centres such as the Museu Picasso, the Museu Blau, the MNAC, the Museu de Disseny and the CCCB all offer this service. Barcelona is welcoming February in the best way possible, by giving the gift of culture.