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Lisbon Guide Lisbon Guide Money LISBON GUIDE LISBON GUIDE MONEY Currency: Euro (EUR), €1 = 100 cents. Tipping Essential Information The best exchange rates are usually offered by It is customary to tip in Portugal – service fees are 3 Money banks. They charge a commission fee but are still usually not included on the bill. Tip 5 to 10%, de- the most convenient option. Definitely do not ex- pending on how satisfied you were with the ser- Communication 4 The capital of Portugal gives the impression of change your money at hotels or at the airports vice. In hotels, tip €1 to porters who take your an ancient, lazy city where time stopped long where the rates are usually the worst. Alterna- Holidays 5 bags. Taxi drivers generally expect the fare to be ago. History lovers will certainly be in heaven tively, you can withdraw euros at ATMs. rounded up at least to the nearest euro. Transportation 6 here: there are many lavish palaces, stately museums, countless monuments and impos- Major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Food 8 ing churches to explore. St. George's Castle is Express) are widely accepted at supermarkets, the dominates Lisbon’s skyline – the Moorish hotels and good restaurants. Still, you should not Events During The Year 9 fortress literally overlooks the city. The other rely on cards and always have some cash with symbol of Lisbon is Belém Tower, a landmark you – kiosks, museums and small shops usually 10 Things to do that stands as a reminder of the city’s great don’t accept any cards. colonial past. DOs and DO NOTs 11 Lisbon is also a vibrant cultural metropolis. Tax Refunds Activities 13 Thanks to its unique climatic conditions and The value added tax (VAT) ranges between 6 and very special clear light, the city is very popu- 23%. In order to be eligible for the VAT refund, . lar with artists come here to be inspired by its you need to reside outside EU and spend over unique atmosphere. €50 (net amount without VAT) on goods. When There are other fascinating natural assets: the purchasing, you need to ask for a special reim- city is built on seven hills that can be reached bursement receipt where the exact VAT amount Emergency Contacts either on foot or by trams, lifts and a funicular: is stated. When leaving the country, you need to General emergency number: 112 certainly a scenic way of travelling! Moreover, declare the purchased goods at the customs of- Forest fires: 117 there are many beautiful sandy beaches very fice together with the receipts. conveniently accessible right from the city cen- ter – just a few minutes walking through the Prices back streets and you’re there! Meal, inexpensive restaurant – €7 Time Zone Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, three courses – €35 WET (Western European Time): No UTC/GMT Combo meal at McDonald’s – €5.75 offset, Daylight Saving Time +1 hour March to Bottle of water at supermarket (0.33l) – €1 October. Domestic beer (0.5 liter, draught) – €2 Contacts Cappuccino – €1.20 Gasoline (1 liter) – €1.60 Tourist Contacts Hostels (average price/night) – €15 Lisbon Tourist Office: +351 210 312 700 4* hotel (average price/night) – €130 Lisbon Portela Airport: +351 0218 413500 Car-hire (medium-sized car/day) – €20 2 3 COMMUNICATION HOLIDAYS Electricity Official Tourist Website – Lisbon (www.visitlisboa. 1 January – New Year's Day (Ano Novo) The standard electricity supply in Portugal is 230 com) Carnival (often observed unofficial holiday, V – 50 Hz AC. The standard socket is the "Type C" More information on Lisbon (www.golisbon. the day before Ash Wednesday) Europlug with two round pins – this type is widely com) Good Friday, Easter (Sexta-feira Santa, Pás- used across Europe. You might need a voltage coa) converter if coming from a non-European coun- 25 April – Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade) try. Adaptors and converters can be conveniently 1 May – Labor Day (Dia do Trabalhador) purchased at the airport. 10 June – Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal) 13 June – St. Anthony's Day (Dia de Santo An- Languages tónio), celebrated only in Lisbon 15 August – Assumption (Assunção de Nossa Portuguese is the main language spoken in Lis- Senhora) bon, but increasing numbers of people have at 5 October – Republic Day (Implantação da least some command of English, more so here República) than in the rest of the country. Don’t expect 1 November – All Saints Day (Todos os San- common knowledge of Spanish – people will un- tos) derstand to some extent, but the probability of 1 December – Restoration of Independence encountering an English speaker is higher. (Restauração da Independência) 8 December – Immaculate Conception (Imac- Mobile Phones ulada Conceição) The standard mobile network (GSM 900/1800/GPRS) 25 December – Christmas Day (Natal) covers the whole country. You might need to All offices and banks close on these holidays; check the compatibility of your phone and roam- however, major shops and sights usually stay ing service if coming from a non-European coun- open. In order to be sure, check the respective try. websites beforehand. The country code is +351, the city code for Lisbon Opening Hours is 21. Shops usually open at 9 or 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. The lunch break (or siesta) lasts from 1 to 3 Internet p.m. Shopping malls and supermarkets may close There’s no public Wi-Fi service, but you can easily even later. Restaurants open unusually late, at 7 find a café or fast food joint in the city center that or 8 p.m. but stay open well into the night. Bank offers wireless connection or a computer with In- and post office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. ternet access. There are also several cyber cafés to 3 p.m. Restaurants and street shops tend to that provide access for €2 to €3 per hour. close one day a week, usually Sunday or Monday. Internet Resources Official Tourist Website – Portugal (www. visitportugal.com) 4 5 TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Public Transportation Autocoope +351 217 932 756 urban areas and villages – 50 km/h Metro (www.metrolisboa.pt) – undoubtedly the Teletáxis-cooperativa +351 218 111 100 open roads – 90 km/h best way to get around the city. There are four motorways – 120 km/h Regional Transportation lines with six transfer stations. It runs from 6:30 It is advised to observe these limits as radar a.m. to 1 a.m. Trains – The rail network is operated by a sin- checks are quite common and fines high. gle company (www.cp.pt) and it covers the main You need an international license to drive in Trams, Buses, Funiculars, Lifts (www.carris.pt) – cities of the country. There are several classes of Portugal. their lines conveniently connect to Metro. Ride trains, from international and intercity trains to Seatbelts are mandatory in both front and rear vintage tram No. 28 for great views of Lisbon’s old regional and suburban lines. Trains are quicker seats. Child restrain seats must be used by quarters. The network is quite complicated, and than buses but also cost more. children under 12 and shorter than 1.5m. you should expect delays, especially on the bus The use of a hands-free device when using the lines. There’s also an extensive network of night Buses – operated by several companies, cheaper phone is mandatory. buses numbered 200+ that run at least once per and more extensive than trains. The BAC (Blood alcohol content) can not be hour. Rede Nacional de Expressos (www.rede-expressos. more than 0.05%. pt) The minimum age to rent a car in Portugal is A single ticket for the metro is €1.25. You can pur- Renex (www.renex.pt) 23. Rodonorte (www.rodonorte.pt) chase a magnetic card (for €0.50) and top it up Walkability with money to pay as you go. With the card, a Alsa (www.alsa.es) You will be amazed at how walkable Lisbon is. single ticket is €1.15 – cheaper and more conve- Driving The center, where the majority of sights are, can nient – you should definitely consider it. The more be easily and conveniently explored on foot – you money you put on your card, the bigger bonus Portuguese traffic is on the right side of the road. only need good walking shoes to avoid sore feet. you get. A one-day ticket costs €5. You should Driving can be convenient and very tiresome at And when you’re tired, you can stop and rest in validate your card when entering the vehicle – the the same time – it depends a lot on where and the numerous shady squares or street cafés. green light indicates a successful validation. how you travel. The toll highways are generally in good condition, and drivers are civilized (except The new trend is to explore Lisbon on bike – there Taxis for speeding). The regional streets can be in bad shape, narrow and signposted confusingly – with are quite a few bike rental shops and the prices As mentioned previously, you are likely to expe- very chaotic traffic. The city centers also often get are reasonable. Inquire in the tourist office. rience rip-offs in Lisbon taxis. To avoid this sit- congested, even outside the rush hours. High- uation, book a taxi ahead and inquire about the way tolls can be paid at the registration point in a Accessibility still remains a problem in Lisbon, price. If you let your hotel to book a taxi for you, booth or through an automatic electronic system mostly because of its ancient streets – they are insist on taking a public taxi, not a private one – (www.viaverde.pt) that needs to be set up in ad- very narrow, paved and full of steps.
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