Travel Guide: Portugal 2026

Internet & connectivity

Network: Very fast 4G/5G (MEO, NOS, Vodafone)

Local SIMs are sold in stores with ID. An eSIM activates instantly and covers the EU on a regional plan.

eSIM compatibility:5/5★★★★★

Best areas

Connectivity tips

• ●5G is widely available in Lisbon and Porto
• ●Free Wi-Fi is common in cafés, hotels and on public transport
• ●A Europe eSIM covers Portugal and neighbouring Spain on the same plan

Best time to visit

April–June or September–October (mild, fewer crowds)

Getting around: Trains, metro in Lisbon and Porto, trams, domestic flights to the islands