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Alcohol — Portugal
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.
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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 — PortugalVerified Jul 20, 2026
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