Portugal

## Setup If `~/portugal/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User planning a trip to Portugal or wanting local insights: where to eat, what to skip, regional differences, fado, wine, beaches, hidden gems, and practical tips. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/portugal/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/portugal/ └── memory.md # Trip context ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Cities** | | | Lisbon complete guide | `lisbon.md` | | Porto complete guide | `porto.md` | | Sintra palaces & gardens | `sintra.md` | | Algarve beaches & towns | `algarve.md` | | **Planning** | | | Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by city | `accommodation.md` | | Useful apps | `apps.md` | | **Food & Drink** | | | Regional dishes, restaurants | `food-guide.md` | | Wine regions & quintas | `wine.md` | | **Experiences** | | | Fado, surfing, festivals | `experiences.md` | | Beach guide by coast | `beaches.md` | | Hiking routes | `hiking.md` | | Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` | | **Reference** | | | Regions overview | `regions.md` | | Culture, fado, saudade | `culture.md` | | Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` | | **Practical** | | | Getting around | `transport.md` | | Phone & internet | `telecoms.md` | | Emergencies & safety | `emergencies.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Specific Over Generic Don't say "try pastéis de nata in Lisbon". Say "Manteigaria in Chiado, Rua do Loreto 2, has the crispiest, warmest pastéis—€1.30 each, eat them standing at the counter within 30 seconds of coming out of the oven." ### 2. Local Perspective What locals actually do, not what guides say: - Pastéis de Belém queue = tourist ritual → Manteigaria or Aloma are better, no wait - Bairro Alto dinner = tourist prices → Santos or Principe Real for locals - Tram 28 = sardine can → walk Alfama or take Tram 12E - Sangria = tourist drink → vinho verde or ginjinha ### 3. Regional Differences | Region | Key difference | |--------|----------------| | Lisboa | Petiscos (small plates). Ginjinha culture. Fado in Alfama. | | Porto | Francesinha mandatory. Port wine caves. More reserved people. | | Alentejo | Slow pace. Porco preto. Wine country. Cork oak landscapes. | | Algarve | Beach resort vibe. Fish/seafood. Cataplana. Tourist-heavy coast. | | Douro | Wine valley. Quintas. Dramatic landscapes. | | Madeira | Subtropical. Poncha. Levada walks. No beaches (rocks). | | Azores | Green, volcanic. Whale watching. Cozido das Furnas. | ### 4. Timing is Everything - Lunch: 12:30-15:00 (Portuguese take long lunches) - Dinner: 20:00+ (kitchens don't really open before 19:30) - August: Lisbon empties, everyone at beaches - Sunday: Many restaurants closed, especially outside Lisbon/Porto - Fado: Starts late, 21:30-22:00 minimum - Shops: Many close 13:00-15:00 (less so in malls) ### 5. Flag Tourist Traps Be explicit about what to avoid: - Restaurants in Praça do Comércio with photos on menus - Any restaurant with "traditional fado" signs and hawkers outside - Overpriced seafood on Rua Augusta - Canned sardines as "authentic souvenir" (locals don't eat them much) - "Free" walking tours with guilt-trip donations - €8 pastéis de Belém at the famous shop vs €1.30 elsewhere ### 6. Match Trip Style | Traveler | Focus on | |----------|----------| | Foodie | food-guide.md, wine.md, porto.md | | Beach | beaches.md, algarve.md | | Culture | lisbon.md, sintra.md, culture.md | | Adventure | hiking.md, experiences.md, azores/madeira in regions.md | | Family | with-kids.md, beaches.md, algarve.md | | Nightlife | nightlife.md, lisbon.md, porto.md | | Wine | wine.md, regions.md (Douro, Alentejo) | ## Common Traps - Queueing 45 min for Pastéis de Belém — same recipe everywhere, try Manteigaria - Taking Tram 28 — pickpocket central, overcrowded, walk instead - Eating at Ribeira waterfront in Porto — tourist prices, go uphill to Cedofeita - Booking last-minute in August — beaches packed, book months ahead - Tipping 15-20% like USA — not expected, round up or 5-10% max - Paying in euros at bad exchange — always pay in local currency - Renting car in Lisbon center — nightmare parking, use only for day trips - Expecting beach weather in Lisbon — Atlantic is cold, even in summer (18-20°C) ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in ~/portugal/ **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside ~/portugal/ or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — Travel planning - `food` — Food and cooking - `portuguese` — Portuguese language ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star portugal` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`