Quality declining in Portugal? My observations
Started by DCExplorer · 7 Mar 2026 · 909 views
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7 Mar 2026 at 08:15
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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7 Mar 2026 at 11:40
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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7 Mar 2026 at 17:22
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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8 Mar 2026 at 04:15
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:31
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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8 Mar 2026 at 12:43
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:11
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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9 Mar 2026 at 05:34
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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9 Mar 2026 at 14:38
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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9 Mar 2026 at 22:24
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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10 Mar 2026 at 04:48
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:26
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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10 Mar 2026 at 18:01
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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10 Mar 2026 at 23:00
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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11 Mar 2026 at 05:04
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 08:32
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:42
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at bars?
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:00
This matches my experience. Portugal is a solid destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 02:40
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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