Albufeira, Portugal: code of conduct in public places
Do
- Behave appropriately in public
Don’t
- Behaving inappropriately in streets and squares
On-the-spot fines of €150–1,800.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Portugal travel advice
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
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Site-specific notes 9
Taken from the "don'ts" on each site page here. Open a site for its full etiquette and background.
Belém Tower
- Don't climb the tower
- don't be loud in the monastery
- beware of pickpockets on tram 28 and keep valuables close.
Cabo da Roca
- Never climb over the clifftop railings for photos (strong winds plus cliffs are extremely dangerous)
- don't linger in the lighthouse's military area
- be sure to take your rubbish with you.
Évora
- Do not touch the bones or the walls
- do not joke around or pose for playful photos in the chapel
- do not wander about during religious services
University of Coimbra
- Do not make noise in the library or touch its shelves and books
- do not walk into classrooms during lessons
- do not photograph students in academic dress without asking
Algarve Coast
- Do not swim in no-swimming zones or when the red flag is up
- do not go near cliff edges or linger at the foot of cliffs
- do not disturb birds in nature reserves
Pena Palace, Sintra
- Touching the exhibits
- picking plants in the park
- leaving the paths
Porto Old Town and the Douro River
- Making noise in residential areas
- blocking narrow lanes and slopes
- lingering on the light-rail tracks to take photos
Pastel de nata (pastel de Belém)
- Don't hold a table for a long time taking photos in a crowded shop
Jerónimos Monastery
- Don't touch the stone carvings or tombs
- don't speak loudly in the church
- don't block the pavement and crossings while queuing