Portugal travel guide

The currency in Portugal is the euro (EUR). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Greenwich Mean Time, with daylight saving: clocks change on the last Sundays of March and October. The Azores are one hour behind the mainland. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Portugal. Best weather: April to June. Fewer crowds: September to October. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

Major airports include Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Faro (FAO). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Portugal. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Portugal. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main language is Portuguese. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Portugal include spend time in Lisbon, visit Porto, go to the Algarve and explore the Douro Valley. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.