1. The local residents are not distinguished by punctuality. When going to a business meeting, you should be prepared to the fact that your partner may be late. However, local people are very responsive and binding. They will surely fulfill requests, but it may take a little more time than expected.
2. Dinners in Braga are quite early, so many restaurants and cafes close at 22:00. There are only a few eating places that accept visitors until late in the evening.
3. Despite the fact that the crime level in the city is one of the lowest in the country, tourists should be very careful in public places. Do not leave your belongings unattended at restaurants and cafes, and do not put valuable items to your pocket – you may become a victim of pickpockets who work in shopping malls and public transport.
4. Fans of luxury can choose to live not only in posh hotels, but also in the so-called "pousadas" - ancient castles. Many of them are equipped with beautiful guestrooms. Staying in such historic buildings is very prestigious, so wealthy travelers never miss such opportunity. Because the number of such "historic suites" quite a bit, they should be booked in advance.
6. Power supply voltage is 220 V. All hotels are equipped with standard European wall sockets.
7. Tourists who plan to rent a car should be extremely cautious on the streets of the city. Local drivers are not distinguished by strict following of the traffic rules, despite the fact that all traffic violations result in large fines.
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9. As a rule, large restaurants, shopping and entertainment centers accept payments by credit card. However, if you go to a market, do not forget to take a sufficient amount of cash. Open air markets and private shops are a great place to bargain. Sometimes bargaining can reduce the price of a product in several times.