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I mention this in my Lisbon tip but the same goes for other big cities (I suppose Porto) anywhere which is crowded and full of tourists. Just be careful
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Street crime Lisbon
53 Reviews Photo: What did I expect? I slippied my camera into my coat pocket rather than returning it to my handbag as we ran (hobbed in my case - I'd recently had knee surgery) to catch a tram to Belem on our...
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Danger places Porto
3 Reviews Porto is a lovely place and I had no problems in any areas. An amazing place where I felt safe and could explore all day. lovely people, infrastructure, food, all of it. My only word of caution is the...
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Hassles from people on the street Lisbon
31 Reviews There are loads of guys trying to sell "drugs" in Downtown Lisbon. Usually they are gypsies, but maybe other sorts of people do. They moved along now to Bairro Alto as they discovered a new area to...
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By night Porto
3 Reviews Had a fine weekend in Porto. We were squeezing so much into the couple of days we were there, we never really visited the cathedral. So, walking back from Ribeira (riverside) late one evening, I...
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Taxi rip-offs Lisbon
14 Reviews I would like to inform all of you that came to Lisbon. Lisbon Airport has to main taxi points. One is the down point and the other is the upper point. The better, is to pick up a taxi is from the...
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Metro Porto
3 Reviews I'd pay for each journey in cash if possible. But that's difficult on the Metro as many stations only have ticket MACHINES which are often all totally buggered. Andante card is confusing to buy and...
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Dangers to your health Lisbon
9 Reviews The area between Praca de Figueria and Martim Moniz is only 5 mins from the main square (Rossio) and is teeming with prostitutes standing at doorways and corners. It is done very openly, I was very...
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Drinks Porto
3 Reviews The wine of Porto is famous, it gives away a sweet taste at the lips and there is the danger not to stop drinking... So (even sometimes!) watch these nice boats where it is carried and have a break...
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Annoyances for tourists Lisbon
22 Reviews Unless you are studying Portuguese tiles, or visiting Madre de Deus church, or having plenty of time, I think you could skip this museum. It's interesting and well organized, but Lisbon is, for...
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Parking Porto
1 Review Traffic in Porto can be chaotic. Rush hours often prove to be stressful and moving around by car can take a lot of time. So if you are driving in Porto be careful with rush hours and take that into...
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Don't go to jail! Lisbon
6 Reviews Look at the pictures: It's centrally located. It's an outstanding building. It's not cheap... it's free. Guests use to stay for long periods. But... that's the last "hotel" I would recommend in...
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I mention this in my Lisbon tip but the same goes for other big cities (I suppose Porto) anywhere which is crowded and full of tourists. Just be careful
Watch out for the coastal plants. They have a natural defence: PRICKLES!
Most Portuguese walkways are made of small stones.Be aware that walking these can be a challange.
We had both our ipod and camera stolen from our room. Use the safe!
Just ignore the time share bandits, walk past them. and do not buy cigarette's in the street you will be ripped off, if you want cigarette's buy them in the local shops.
Be careful when driving in the hills and beautiful agricultural areas for herds of sheep or goats. The picture shows our friend Giles playing traffic cop near the Algarve area of Portugal.
No dangerous food or water.I think the only problem is some neiborhood in big cities like Lisbon and Porto.
Beware of Guys offering you cut price Gold Necklaces and Bracelets ????????????in the Streets.
If you have a rental car while in Portugal, do not leave valuables in your car. Rental cars are commonly broken into at known tourist sites in Portugal.
Lapa Palace Lisbon
4 Reviews and 206 Opinions Great weekend. Best hotel in Lisbon for gardens and outside pool 5* and so not cheap. Excellent...
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa Porto
2 Reviews and 303 Opinions I have no words to explain how much I liked the place. I paid 50 euros for a double room and What a...
Hotel Calheta Beach Madeira Island
1 Review and 219 Opinions Calheta has a marvelous marina and have the only beach of yellow sand. It´s situated in the West...
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Q: hi guys, was jus postin this for sum help n sum advice, wats the night life like in albefuria in april time, im on about goin on ...
A: You meant Albufeira; isn't it?
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