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Best viewpoints in Porto. Where can I take pictures in Porto?

Viewpoints are a very magical aspect of a trip. Sure, you’ll go over the main tourist attractions, maybe following a list, maybe improvising, but eventually you have this whole tourist route figured out, but only from the ground. Viewpoints give you this chance to see that same route from a completely different light, like a postcard of your experience. Are you going to Porto and want to obtain your own postcard? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.

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The Teleférico de Gaia cable car in Porto

Cable cars are a great way to combine transport with beautiful sights, offering you a new perspective at the place you’ve just explored or are about to. How much will the one in Porto cost you? When can you enter the famed Teleferico de Gaia? How long does an average ride take and is it suitable for children? All of that and more in today’s guide to Porto’s cable car.

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Uber prices in Portugal and Lisbon

Visiting all the various interesting spots around Porto and Lisbon does certainly call for a hired car. If you don’t mind limiting yourself to the centres of these cities, though, you can get away with sticking with public transport or taxis and Ubers. Today, we’ll cover the latter. How much does Uber cost in Portugal?

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What to see in Lisbon? 13 interesting tourist attractions and monuments

Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, has been becoming more and more popular among the tourists as of late. What to see in Lisbon? Which attractions, the city has to offer, are the best? Here’s our list of, in our opinion, the best tourist attractions and monuments you should certainly visit on your trip to Lisbon.

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What is the Pedro IV statue in Porto about?

Though the Dom Luís I Bridge is certainly the more characteristic symbol of Porto, it’s not the only one. A sight you cannot avoid in the Plaza de Liberdade square is a statue of a horseman that has stood in that very spot for well over a hundred years now. What does this statue represent? Who is the man in question?

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Is it safe in Lisbon?

With large cities come large swathes of tourists. With large swathes of tourists come large amounts of pockets. Are you wondering if Lisbon is safe and whether there are things you should look out for? A bit of traditional holiday anxiety? Don’t worry, we’ll go over the safety situation in Lisbon so you can plan your holiday prepared.

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Is There a Time Change in Portugal. Last Time Change

Many people, when faced with the prospect of going to Portugal in March or October, ask us if there is a time change in Portugal. We decided to dedicate this tiny post to answering precisely this question. So, do you have to readjust your watches and clocks in Portugal?

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What Electrical Sockets in Portugal. Travel Adaptor for Portugal

Renting a room equipped with tools like an iron, a hairdryer or a vacuum cleaner is not entirely unheard of these days. In general, lot of the mid to high end rooms tend to be armed with all sorts of necessary electronic devices. Still, pretty much every tourist will have something electronic that they will have to find a socket for. So, what sockets does Portugal use? Does the UK standard G-type plug pass the test?

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What to See in Porto? 13 Best Tourist Attractions and Monuments

When going to Porto, many people wonder which places in Porto are the ones most worth seeing. Well, we decided to compile a list just for them. What to see in Porto?

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Are Drugs in Portugal Legal? Did Decriminalization Work

In the 90s, Portugal used to have a sizable problem with drug dealing, and with drug addicts themselves. Death from overdosing wasn’t anything unusual back then. In 2001, Portugal decided to push out some unconventional solutions. So, are drugs legal in Portugal? Can you smoke weed or hashish? What about cocaine, heroin and other stronger wares?

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