Portugal Dining Schedule & Meal Timing Summary
| Meal | Typical Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Light café fare (bread, butter, jam, coffee); better hotels may offer fuller service |
| Mid‑Morning Snack | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Common in cafés: pastry, toast, or a pastel with espresso – optional. |
| Lunch (Almoço) | 12:00 PM – 2:30/3:00 PM | Main meal of the day; tourist cities often serve until 3:00 PM |
| Afternoon Snack | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Known as “lanche da tarde”; served in pastelarias (bakeries)/cafes and some hotel lounges -optional |
| Dinner (Jantar) | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM+ | Restaurants typically open at 7:30 PM; locals dine between 8:00–9:30 PM |
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