Trip Checklist — Portugal 2026

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Flights & Transport

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Book YVR to OPO flights (family of 4) ASAP Book OPO to YVR return flights (Sep 5) ASAP Book Alfa Pendular train Porto to Lisbon (Aug 27) ↗ Jun 2026 Book IC train Lisbon to Aveiro (Sep 1) ↗ Jun 2026 Book train Aveiro to Porto (Sep 5 morning) ↗ Jun 2026 Research Porto airport to hotel transport (taxi, Bolt, or metro) Jul 2026

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Accommodation

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Book Porto hotel (5 nights, Aug 22–27) May 2026 Book Lisbon hotel (5 nights, Aug 27 – Sep 1) May 2026 Book Aveiro hotel (4 nights, Sep 1–5) May 2026 Confirm all hotel reservations 2 weeks before departure Aug 8

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Documents & Insurance

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Check passport validity for all 4 family members Must be valid 6+ months past Sep 5, 2026 Arrange travel insurance (medical, trip cancellation) Jul 2026 Check Canada–Portugal entry requirements No visa needed for stays under 90 days, but verify before travel Print or save hotel confirmation PDFs Print or save train ticket PDFs Print or save flight confirmation PDFs Notify bank and credit card company of Portugal travel dates Aug 2026

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PyCon Portugal

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Register for PyCon Portugal (Sep 3–4, Aveiro) ↗ Check PyCon schedule and plan which sessions to attend Prepare talk or materials (if presenting) Book any PyCon social events or sprints

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Activities & Bookings

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Reserve anniversary dinner at Salpoente, Aveiro (Sep 3) ↗ Jun 2026 Book well ahead — very popular, Michelin-recognised Reserve DAMA pé de cabra, Porto Jun 2026 Only 8 tables — books out weeks ahead Reserve Oceanário de Lisboa tickets (Lisbon) ↗ Jul 2026 Reserve Castelo de São Jorge tickets (Lisbon) ↗ Jul 2026 Book Sintra palace entry tickets (Pena Palace, Moorish Castle) ↗ Jul 2026 Reserve Brasão Aliados, Porto (optional) Popular for Francesinha — can queue but booking is easier Research and book port wine cellar tour in Vila Nova de Gaia Book Douro River cruise (Porto) Jul 2026 Reserve Restaurante O Bairro, Aveiro Book via Facebook or email. Closed Wednesdays.

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Money & Connectivity

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Order or activate an eSIM or local SIM for data Aug 2026 Get at least one Type F power adapter (EU round 2-pin, 230V) Set up Bolt and Uber apps with payment method Plan Euro cash — bring small amount or use ATM on arrival Multibanco ATMs are everywhere. Decline the ATM conversion offer. Get Andante transit card on arrival in Porto €0.50 for the card, load with trips or day passes Get Viva Viagem transit card on arrival in Lisbon €0.50 for the card, works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries

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Before Departure

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Set mail hold or ask neighbour to collect Arrange pet care (if applicable) Set home lights on timers Share itinerary with an emergency contact Download offline maps for Porto, Lisbon, and Aveiro Download CP (train) app ↗ Confirm all bookings 48 hours before departure Aug 20