Faro

Tipping

• Tipping is customary but not mandatory in restaurants (5
• 10% is common for good service, round up or leave a few euros)
• Tipping taxi drivers is not expected but rounding up the fare is appreciated
• Tipping for hotel staff (porters, housekeepers) is appreciated (1
• 2 euros)
• Tipping for tour guides is optional but welcomed (5
• 10 euros)

Money & Payments

• ATMs are widely available, especially in urban areas; check with your bank for fees
• Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa and Mastercard, though some smaller establishments might be cash
• only
• It's advisable to carry some cash for small purchases, particularly outside major cities
• There is no black market for cash

Cultural Norms

• Punctuality is appreciated but a few minutes late is generally acceptable socially
• Dress code is generally casual but smart
• casual for dining out or formal events
• Greet people with a handshake or a kiss on both cheeks (among friends/family)
• Eating customs include waiting to be seated in restaurants and using cutlery

LGBTQ+ Information

Generally LGBTQ+ friendly. Portugal is considered very LGBTQ+ friendly with comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage, and adoption rights.

Alcohol & Drug Laws

• The legal drinking age is 18
• Public consumption of alcohol is generally allowed but excessive public drunkenness is frowned upon
• Drug possession for personal use has been decriminalized, focusing on treatment rather than punishment, but trafficking remains illegal

Special Laws

• It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0
• 05% or higher
• Jaywalking is technically illegal, although often overlooked
• Fines for littering can be significant