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Portugal — planning trip, need advice

Started by MontrealMax · 14 Mar 2026 · 1421 views

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MontrealMax member
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14 Mar 2026 at 08:39
Planning my first trip to Portugal and could use some advice from those who have been recently.

I have been reading the older threads and the country guide but wanted to check if info is still current.

Specifically interested in:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene
2. Realistic daily budget (looking for mid-range quality)
3. Safety concerns and areas to avoid
4. Best approach — online platforms or in person?
5. How long to stay — thinking 10 days

Any recent trip reports or tips appreciated. Thanks.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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MapleLeafMike member
#2
15 Mar 2026 at 14:46
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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BostonBrady member
#3
16 Mar 2026 at 04:43
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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DCExplorer member
#4
17 Mar 2026 at 02:38
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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CardiffChris member
#5
17 Mar 2026 at 12:34
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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WinnipegWayne member
#6
17 Mar 2026 at 13:31
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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WanderlustCarl member
#7
17 Mar 2026 at 21:49
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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OttawaOliver member
#8
17 Mar 2026 at 23:13
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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DetroitDan member
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18 Mar 2026 at 02:41
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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PortlandPaul member
#10
18 Mar 2026 at 05:15
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.

The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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TexasHeat member
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:50
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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PortlandPaul member
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:01
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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BuffaloBill member
#13
18 Mar 2026 at 09:34
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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SoCalSurfer member
#14
18 Mar 2026 at 11:13
Did you feel safe walking around at night?

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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DesertRat member
#15
18 Mar 2026 at 15:03
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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BirminghamBaz member
#16
19 Mar 2026 at 12:10
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SeattleSam member
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:39
Adding my experience from February.

The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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LiverpoolLee member
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23 Mar 2026 at 00:33
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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SacramentoSal member
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23 Mar 2026 at 19:41
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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FKKNovice member
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:25
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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