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What travelers need to know about alcohol in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Alcohol in Portugal: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Public drinking is governed by local rules in Portugal — Albufeira's code of conduct bans inappropriate public behaviour with on-the-spot fines of 150 to 1,800 euros, and shop and supermarket alcohol sales are restricted in parts of Albufeira between 11pm and 8am.

On-the-spot fines of €150–€1,800 under Albufeira's code of conduct.

§ UK FCDO — Portugal
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