Past the Hedge

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Lisbon & the Azores

London (LHR) → Lisbon (LIS) → Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Lisbon (LIS) → London (LHR)

January 29 - February 7, 2027 · 10 days

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9 nights 7 bookings Leaving in 119 days

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London (LHR) → Lisbon (LIS)

January 29, 2027 · 07:35

TAP Air Portugal TP1359

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The journey

Itinerary

  1. Flight

    LHR → LIS

    TAP Air Portugal TP1359 · 2h 27m · £42.60 · 17,500 Avios

  2. Check-in

    A guesthouse in Alfama

    Alfama, Lisbon · 3 nights · £288.00

  1. Flight

    LIS → PDL

    Azores Airlines S4122 · 2h 19m · £167.00

  2. Check-out

    A guesthouse in Alfama

    Alfama, Lisbon · 3 nights · £288.00

  3. Pick-up

    Ilha Rent-a-Car

    Ponta Delgada → Ponta Delgada · 6 days · £264.00

  4. Check-in

    A farmhouse above the caldera

    Sete Cidades, São Miguel · 6 nights · £576.00

  1. Drop-off

    Ilha Rent-a-Car

    Ponta Delgada → Ponta Delgada · 6 days · £264.00

  2. Check-out

    A farmhouse above the caldera

    Sete Cidades, São Miguel · 6 nights · £576.00

  3. Flight

    PDL → LIS

    Azores Airlines S4127 · 2h 19m · £167.00

  4. Flight

    LIS → LHR

    TAP Air Portugal TP1358 · 2h 27m · £38.90 · 17,500 Avios

Know before you go

Practical information

Portugal Action required Travelling on United Kingdom passport
Passport & entry requirementsSchengen area
VisaNot required

Your United Kingdom passport is visa-free for entry to Portugal, up to 90 days.

Passport validityToo short

Your United Kingdom passport expires January 12, 2027 — Portugal requires at least 3 months of validity beyond your planned departure, so renew before this trip.

Travel documents for non-EU nationals — Your Europe (European Commission)
Schengen 90/180Safe
10 of 90 days used80 days buffer

10 days used on this trip.

Next step
Applying for a Schengen visa — European Commission
Power & wall plugs230V50Hz
Type C
Type F

Type C and Type F (Schuko standard).

TippingAppreciated
Dining5–10% in sit-down restaurants if service was good; rounding up at casual cafés
TaxisRound up to the nearest €1–€2 (or 5–10%)
Hotels€1–€2 per bag; €1–€2/day for housekeeping
BarsSmall change rounding at table service; none at counter

Tipping is appreciated but never mandatory. Card machines rarely prompt for tips, so leave cash if possible.

Cultural & religious etiquette
DressSmart casual. Comfortable walking shoes with rubber grip are essential for steep cobblestone streets (calçada portuguesa).
Sacred sitesModest attire in monasteries (Jerónimos) and churches.
CustomsAppetizers placed on your table at restaurants (bread, olives, cheese) are not free; you are only charged if you consume them.
Bargaining & marketsMostly fixed
Markets & souksFlea markets like Feira da Ladra (Lisbon) welcome light bargaining.
Retail & diningFixed prices in all commercial shops and bakeries (pastelerias).
NegotiationPolite counter-offers of 10–20% on antiques and craft souvenirs.

Prices in restaurants and markets are generally very affordable and displayed with VAT included.

Driving in Portugal

Home License Valid

United Kingdom license · Drive on Right · Speed in km/h · BAC limit: 0.05%

Electronic tolls ('Electronic Toll Only' gantries). Ensure your rental includes a Via Verde transponder toll device.

  • Via Verde electronic toll transponder is strongly recommended at rental pickup.
  • Traffic already on roundabouts has right of way; do not enter outer lane unless taking the immediate next exit.

Travel rules change. Verify official requirements before departure.