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Portugal
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Phrases
- Tour Operators
- Portugal Map
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Regions
- Coimbra
- Costa do Estoril
- Faro
- Funchal
- Madeira
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Resorts
- Albufeira
- Cascais
- Estoril
- Lagos
- Sao Miguel
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Ports of Call
- Port of Lisbon
Portugal Currency
Money
The official currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
Currency Exchange Rates
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Our Travel Expert
Steve Masters first
visited Portugal in 1989 and, later, lived in Porto for several years before
returning to the UK. He speaks the language and is well versed in the culture
of Portugal. He currently works on behalf of Rocha Brava, a holiday resort
located in the Algarve.
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