I visited Portugal recently for 5 days and had a solid experience.
The scene is Scene has improved recently. Some negotiation possible midweek.
Spent about $65/day on the hobby side. Best part was the quality of the GFE.
Overall: 9/10. Exceeded expectations.
Happy to answer questions.
Portugal — rainy season worth going?
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Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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5 Mar 2026 at 11:36
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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6 Mar 2026 at 23:00
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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7 Mar 2026 at 01:54
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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7 Mar 2026 at 13:38
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:22
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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8 Mar 2026 at 12:48
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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8 Mar 2026 at 14:06
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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