Health & safety: Portugal
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Portugal?
Tap water safe nationwide.
Food safety in Portugal
Excellent.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Estrela (1,993m). Mostly low.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Tiger mosquito in south. Low risk.
Heat risk
Algarve + interior Jul-Aug 40°C+.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Good. EU citizens free with EHIC.