Going to portugal in the summer, went last summer and drinking / clubbing age was 16, and being 16 got into all the clubs etc fine, but i heard its going up to 18 as of 2012? is this true? and if so when is it going up?
Four answers:
anonymous
2012-01-11 10:40:46 UTC
Yes, according to various sources, the legal age for buying and consuming alcohol in Portugal is rising from age 16 to age 18 in 2012. It's unknown of the exact date of which this will become a law and will be enforced.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
There has been a lot of debate about the subject, whether the age at the moment is 16 or whether it is 18 at the moment. Either way, it is definitely going to be the law to be 18 or over sometime this year.
anonymous
2016-12-08 17:17:37 UTC
The criminal eating age is unquestionably 18. it is likewise genuine that in case you pass to discos they might ask on your id while you're close sufficient to sixteen. Or they won't care and easily probability an excellent. sturdy trip and drink thoroughly!
anonymous
2012-01-11 20:04:11 UTC
Nope, it's 18.
1878
2012-01-12 23:06:27 UTC
Most places only want your money and couldn't care how old you are.
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