What not to wear in Lisbon?

Bonus tips for not looking like a tourist
  • Don't do all-white or all-caqui. Even in summer, Portuguese people don't do the jungle-explorer look. ...
  • Don't do rain capes, but don't walk in the rain unprotected. Rain capes give any tourist away anywhere, but Portuguese people don't usually wear impermeable clothes. ...
  • Be bland.




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Shorts are fine on the beach, but if you wear them around the city, you'll quickly brand yourself as a tourist. At nicer restaurants, bars and nightclubs, you'll want to follow the local lead and dress things up a bit.

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Portuguese tend to dress modestly with a sense of quality and elegance. It is important to dress in a respectful manner, particularly when entering formal spaces such as a church. Casual attire (e.g. barefoot, beachwear) is inappropriate in public and can make one seem unsophisticated.

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In particular, taking photos during Mass is highly frowned upon. Remove any hat or headpiece when entering a church. Most Portuguese view people and relationships as more important than maintaining strict adherence to time. As such, time is seen as somewhat flexible, and punctuality is not always stressed.

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Shorts are fine on the beach, but if you wear them around the city, you'll quickly brand yourself as a tourist. At nicer restaurants, bars and nightclubs, you'll want to follow the local lead and dress things up a bit.

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Red zone: it is in the streets of Baixa, Chiado and in some main avenues, such as Liberdade, Berna, Joao XXI and part of Republica. It has a maximum time of 2 hours and is €1.60 per hour.

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We recommend including the following for your Lisbon outfit:
  1. Cotton t-shirts.
  2. Shorts or skirts.
  3. Cotton trousers.
  4. Sandals.
  5. Comfortable walking shoes.
  6. Nicer clothes/shoes for more upmarket restaurants.
  7. Sunhat.
  8. Sunglasses.


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Tipping is not mandatory, and you should only do so if you feel comfortable about it and if you want to reward truly exceptional service. Tipping for great service is very much appreciated.

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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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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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