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Portugal

by @ivangdavila

Discover Portugal like a local with specific restaurants, hidden gems, wine regions, and tips beyond the tourist traps.

Versionv1.0.0
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TERMINAL
clawhub install portugal

📖 About This Skill

name: Portugal slug: portugal version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/portugal description: Discover Portugal like a local with specific restaurants, hidden gems, wine regions, and tips beyond the tourist traps. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇵🇹","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/portugal/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

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 if user confirms:
  • travel — Travel planning
  • food — Food and cooking
  • portuguese — Portuguese language

    • Feedback

  • If useful: clawhub star portugal
  • Stay updated: clawhub sync

    • ⚡ 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.

    ⚙️ Configuration

    If ~/portugal/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.