Safety: same risks as in any part of the world, so be careful and pay special attention with your belongings in crowded public places, like famous touristic places, beaches, public transportation. It is advised for you to bring copies of identity and traveling documents with you as a prevention measure.
All visitors of Portugal, including minors, must be in possession of ID Card or Passport.
Health: In order to bring your European Health Insurance Card, be sure to ask your Health Insurance Company for it at least 15 days before departure. Subscribe to a repatriation insurance.
Other informations:
Some debit or credit cards might not be accepted by Portuguese commerce.
Drug traffic is severely punished. Possession and consumption are punishable with fines and prison sentences.
In case of a serious accident, the national emergency number is 112.