As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Portugal.
Every summer, Portugal hosts a number of different festivals. The vast majority of British tourists don’t have any problems at these events, but it’s best to be aware of a few things before you go.
Before you go
- remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), but also take out travel insurance. It could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties. Make sure you carry the emergency contact number and policy number with you and leave a copy of your policy with someone at home
- take 2 photocopies of your passport. Leave one at home and take the other with you
- tell family or friends where you’ll be staying
- fill in the last page of your passport with your emergency contacts
- follow Brits In Portugal Facebook page
At the festival
- keep your valuables locked in a safe place (such as a hotel safe or locker on the festival site) and carry as few valuables as possible
- carry a photocopy of your passport around with you
- keep some spare cash separate from the rest
- keep your cash and mobile in a zipped pocket
- avoid walking home on your own; taxis are readily available in Portimão. Take care on public transport and don’t be distracted
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