Portugal

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: City restaurants, soups, legumes
Challenging Because: Fish stock and seafood culture

🥗 What to Eat

• Caldo verde (kale soup — ask without chouriço)
• Feijão guisado (bean stews)
• Grilled vegetables and salads
• Chickpea and lentil dishes

🚫 Watch Out For

• Fish stock in soups
• Seafood added to rice dishes
• Butter used in vegetables

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Portuguese)

• I am vegetarian: Sou vegetariana/o
  (soh veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-na)
• I am vegan: Sou vegana/o
  (soh veh-GAH-na)
• No fish or meat: Sem peixe nem carne
  (sehng PAY-zhe nehm KAR-neh)
• No broth: Sem caldo
  (sehng KAL-doo)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Lisbon and Porto are increasingly veg-friendly — rural areas require more planning.