What should you pay attention to when traveling to Portugal?

Main things to do in Portugal:

1. The sunshine in Portugal is a bit too bright, especially in summer, so please take sun protection in advance to avoid sunburn. It is not recommended to hold an umbrella as it may attract strange looks. Of course, tourists who want to have bronzed skin can try the bronzer cream (Bronzeador) used by the locals.

2. The Portuguese are very enthusiastic, but like the Italians and Spanish, they are notoriously unreliable. For example, when asking for directions, it is recommended to ask at least two to three questions to ensure accuracy.

3. Don’t blindly believe in the weather forecast. In fact, the latitude of Portugal is about the same as that of Tianjin, so the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. It is recommended to wear long-sleeved clothes when going out to avoid catching a cold.

4. When walking on the streets of Portugal, you must pay more attention to details. Whether it is the paving stones under your feet or the tiles on the wall, they are all unique and full of strong artistic flavor. Even the signs in subway stations have little art in them.

5. It is strongly recommended to have a pair of shoes suitable for walking. The best way to get around the old town is to walk, but the roads are full of gravel and your legs will still hurt after walking all day. If you choose to take a car, you may miss out on many surprises. At this time, it is better to slow down and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of the old town. When you ask for directions, the Portuguese may tell you that it is far away because walking for more than 10 minutes is unacceptable to them.

6. The way of greeting between men in Portugal is to shake hands, and the way of greeting between men and women is to kiss each other on the face. They kiss each other on the left and then on the right, and then they meet each other on the road or their friends introduce others to them. This applies to every time you get to know each other.

7. Most street names in Portugal are written according to the Latin tradition and named after celebrities. When looking for house numbers, the rule is that the left-hand side is for odd-numbered house numbers and the right-hand side is for even-numbered house numbers.

8. Self-driving friends are reminded that the roads in Portugal are very dangerous, especially the roads north of Lisbon. Remember: drive carefully!

Taboos in Portugal:

1. In Portugal, people look at the weather on the first day of New Year’s Day to see how the year will be. They believe that if the southerly wind blows, the new year will be smooth; If the west wind blows, it will be a good year for fishing and milking; if the east wind blows, it will be a good year for fruit harvest. They also looked at the 12-month weather from the 12 days of the New Year: the weather on January 1 determines the climate in January; the weather on January 2 determines the climate in February, and so on. In mid-summer, every city in Portugal celebrates "City Festival", and Lisbon celebrates this festival around June 20th. On the night of the festival, the residents came out in full force. At midnight, salutes were fired and firecrackers burst out.

2. Bullfighting is a very popular entertainment activity for the Portuguese. Bullfighting performances are held every year around New Year's Day. Different from the Spanish bullfighting, the local bullfighting is on horseback and does not kill the bull, but only stabs the bull. Therefore, people call this kind of bullfighting civilized bullfighting.

3. Portuguese people are accustomed to adding some kind of title before a person’s name to show politeness and respect. Men are generally called Mr., women are called Madam or Madam, and unmarried women are called Miss or Madam.

4. Although Portuguese is the national language, people also speak English and French, and business negotiations in English are the most common.

5. When visiting a small company run by a private family, you should first confirm whether to bring a small gift, such as a bouquet of flowers.

6. Portuguese people taboo 13th and Friday.

Internet situation in Portugal: You can use it wherever there is a Wifi sign. You only need to buy a drink or meal to get online for free. Most hostels and other accommodations also have WiFi. McDonald's and KFC are also popular places that offer Internet access, but consumption is not required. There is no free internet at the airport.