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Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Portugal

3 rules found

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

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