
Currency in Portugal
A Travel Money Guide to Portugal Famous for its port wine and custard tarts, its pristine beaches, and its athletic football stars, Portugal is a fascinating destination to visit. And now you’re heading there yourself! But to make your savings stretch, it’s helpful to know everything you can about currency exchange and spending in Portugal. What currency does Portugal use? In Portugal, they use the euro. Portugal was one of the first countries to adopt the euro, replacing the former currency, the escudo, on 1 January 1999. For a while, the escudo was accepted alongside the euro until it […]