WHEN BEST TO GO
Lisbon enjoys a mild climate with a mean annual temperature of 17C, making the city an ideal destination throughout the year.
Summer days can get hot in the city center, but the evenings are surprisingly cool. Winter often brings rain, making Spring the optimum time to visit.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
The Portuguese are relaxed about social etiquette and Lisbon residents are not easily offended. However it is considered impolite to stretch in public, eat with or lick your fingers.
ATTIRE
Lisbon’s laid back residents are used to seeing visitors in shorts and t-shirts. However, shorts are not acceptable in religious buildings and smarter attire is expected for dining.
LANGUAGE
Portuguese, although English is widely spoken
CURRENCY
Euro
EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = € 1.13
£1 = € 0.69
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COUNTRY DIALLING CODE
+351
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Ambulance: 112
Fire: 112
Police: 112
MaritimePolice: 210 911 100
Sea Rescue: 214 401 919
EMBASSY CONTACTS
US:
+351 217 273 300
Avenida das Forças Armadas 1600-081
UK:
+351 808 203 537
Rua de São Bernardo 33 1249-082
TIME ZONE
GMT
POPULATION
545,000
RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC
Portugal is a secular state, although 84.5% of the Portuguese population are Roman Catholic.
BUSINESS HOURS
Shops open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, with a lunch break from 1pm to 3pm. On Saturdays shops are only open in the mornings between 9am and 1pm.
EXCLUSIVE TRANSPORT
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+351 217 276 117
Rua Joao de Freitas Branco, 23 A, 1500-714
