Portugal · Checklist — Portugal 2026

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Flights & Transport

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Book YVR to OPO flights (family of 5) ASAP Book OPO to YVR return flights (Sep 5, 12 PM) ASAP Book Alfa Pendular train Porto → Lisbon (Aug 28, pre-9 AM) ↗ Jun 2026 Family-leg discounts disappear last — book on the 60-day window Book Alfa Pendular Lisbon → Aveiro (Sep 1 morning) ↗ Jun 2026 Book Sep 5 private van Aveiro → Porto Airport (8:30 AM pickup) Jul 2026 Earlier and more flexible than train + transfer for a 12 PM flight Research Porto airport → Porto hotel transport on arrival (taxi, Bolt, or metro) Jul 2026

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Accommodation

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Porto hotel (5 nights, Aug 23–28) — arranged ✓ Lisbon hotel (4 nights, Aug 28 – Sep 1) — arranged ✓ Príncipe Real or Chiado for central; Alfama for medieval romance Aveiro hotel (4 nights, Sep 1–5) — arranged ✓ Historic centre near canals — easy walk to old town and Bolt to DETI Confirm all hotel reservations 2 weeks before departure Aug 9

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Documents & Insurance

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Check passport validity for all 5 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 Print or save Sep 5 private van booking confirmation 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, DETI Aveiro) ↗ Check PyCon schedule and plan which sessions to attend Prepare talk or materials (if presenting) Book any PyCon social events or sprints Scout ice cream selfie spot near PyCon venue 🍦 Gelados de Portugal by the canal, or Gelataria Italiana on Rua de Coimbra

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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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Fill both fish feeders 🐟 Charge both fish feeders (or fresh batteries) Test-fire both fish feeders before leaving Top up tank water / run a water change 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 21

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