Check for local holidays too. TIME Portugal is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, except for, Madeira and Azores which are one and two hours behind Portugal respectively. Monday to Friday, closing on public holidays. From 10.00am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm Closed on Mondays. Fine glassware is made round Marinha Grande, while Aveiro and Caldas da Rainha are noted for their pottery.
Portuguese porcelain is of a very high standard, and gold silver filigree is beautifully worked.
For bellboys, doormen and taxi drivers it is at your own discretion. Reception in most hotels will change money and they are entitled to charge a small extra amount. To cover fluctuating exchange rates. Traveller cheques and Euro cheques are accepted by all Portuguese banks and exchange bureaus. Visa, Amex, Euro card, Diner Club and Master Card are the most useful credit cards.