The closest airport to Braga is Porto (OPO). The travel time is approximately 40 minutes. Guests can also travel to Lisbon (LIS) and take the train to Porto. The train from Lisbon to Porto is approximately 2 ½ hours. Guests can use Uber or Bolt to get around.

At this time, guests will only need a US or Canadian passport to travel to Portugal. Permanent Resident card holders will need a visa depending on your nationality. You can view more information using this link.

• The local currency is Euro (€)
• Major debit/credit cards are accepted. Check to see if your card(s) have foreign exchange fees as
  this will increase each transaction.
• Always bring some local currency to a destination. We recommend contacting and ordering euros
  through your bank at least 1- 2 weeks before travel.
• You can get currency from ATMs in Portugal. Check the conversion rate as some ATMS charge
  higher fees. Always Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), choose to be charged in EUR.
• Avoid airport and hotel exchanges as they have the worst exchange rates.
• Although tipping is not required, tipping at restaurants is appreciated. 5-10% is a good amount for
  excellent service. Round up to the nearest Euro

• Ubers and Bolt are your primary means of transportation in Braga unless you rent a car
  • You can also take the “Get Bus” airport service from the Porto airport
  • There is an airport shuttle for guests at Melia Braga for an extra fee. Please contact Melia
    directly for this service
• Depending on the amount of luggage, you may need to order an Uber XL or Bolt SUV
• The ride from the Porto airport to Braga is approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic

• Pack comfortable walking shoes as Braga’s historic center is cobblestone
• Check with your cell provider regarding international plans and possible roaming charges. You
  can also purchase an ESIM before you travel
• Some hotels in Europe don't provide small wash cloths. Bring a loofah or your own wash cloths
  for your bath needs
• Currently, Entry/Exit System (ESS) is being used in many European countries. Be prepared to
  spend extra time with biometric data collection rather than manual passport stamping