Portugal Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (112 (All European Emergency Services — Police PSP/GNR, Ambulance INEM, Fire))
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (112 (All European Emergency Services — Police PSP/GNR, Ambulance INEM, Fire)) in Portugal.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
5–10% for attentive sit-down table service; beware unsolicited couvert bread/olives plates (€3–€8 per person — politely send back what you don't want to pay for). Tap water (EPAL in Lisbon, Águas do Porto in Porto) is 100% safe to drink nationwide.
Safety, Plugs (Type C & Type F (230V / 50Hz — standard European two-round-pin)) & Emergency Contacts
Portugal uses Type C & Type F (230V / 50Hz — standard European two-round-pin) electrical outlets (Type C & Type F (230V / 50Hz — standard European two-round-pin)). Tap water guidance: Tap water (EPAL in Lisbon, Águas do Porto in Porto) is 100% safe to drink nationwide.. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 112 (All European Emergency Services — Police PSP/GNR, Ambulance INEM, Fire).