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Information on drugs consumption in Lisbon, Portugal

Information on drugs consumption in Lisbon, Portugal

While we here at Oasis Hostels do not condone the use of drugs while visiting the Portuguese capital, we do know drugs exists, and believe a little information can go along way to having a safe visit. Drug consumption in Portugal is discrete, and if you are going to light up or anything else make sure you follow this etiquette:

Drug consumption in Portugal is discrete, and if you are going to light up or anything else make sure you follow this etiquette. Never smoke indoors or at bars or clubs. Personal consumption is no longer a criminal offense in Portugal. “Personal consumption” is defined by quantity. The law rather vaguely states that you can have in your possession enough for personal use for a few days. If you decide you need to carrying anything on you the best best is to have a little as possible. DO NOT buy drugs from anyone that approaches you on the streets, especially in the Baixa and Bairro Alto areas. Again, to be completely safe you should avoid the use of drugs all together while visiting our beautiful Portuguese city.

For much of the 20th century, Portugal was a closed, Catholic society, with a military dictator and no drug education. In the early 1970s, young Portuguese men were drafted to fight wars in the country’s African colonies, where many were exposed to drugs for the first time. Some came home addicted. In 1974, there was a revolution — and an explosion of freedom. By the 1990s, 1 percent of Portugal’s population was hooked on heroin. It was one of the worst drug epidemics in the world, and it prompted Portugal’s government to take a novel approach: It decriminalized all drugs. Starting in 2001, possession or use of any drug — even heroin — has been treated as a health issue, not a crime. The possession of small quantities of those drugs was shifted to a public-health — rather than criminal — issue. And rather than getting arrested for a small amount, you get sent to a "dissuasion commission," where a doctor, lawyer, and social worker prescribe treatment or give you a fine.

According to the paper "Drug Decriminalization in Portugal: A Health-Centered ApproachDrug Decriminalization in Portugal: A Health-Centered Approach": Portugal enacted one of the most extensive drug law reforms in the world when it decriminalized low-level possession and use of all illicit drugs nearly a decade and a half ago. Results of the Portuguese experience demonstrate that drug decriminalization – alongside a serious investment in treatment and harm reduction services – can significantly improve public safety and health.

More information on Portuguese drug laws can be found at We Hate Saudade, a blog run by and for Lisbon Lovers and and The EMCDDA.

Party paradise found 🎉 From birthdays to gatherings, we’ve got the space and the vibe! 

Let the good times roll at the Aldeia da Praia 🤩 
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O paraíso das festas é aqui 🎉  Desde aniversários a convívios, temos o espaço e o ambiente certo! 

Deixem-se divertir na Aldeia da Praia 🤩 
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#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Celebrar #Celebrate #FestadeAniversario #BirthdayPartys #EspaçodeEventos #Christenings #FamilyEvents #Batizados #EventosFamiliares #EventosCorporativos
Wake up to the sound of waves, have coffee with the ocean breeze ☕

Staying at Aldeia it´s not jus a staying, it´s a experience 🙏
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Acordar com o som das ondas, tomar café com a brisa do mar ☕

Hospedar-se no Aldeia não é apenas uma estadia, é uma experiência 🙏

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Turismo #VisitSintra #Alojamento #DestinoTuristico #Accommodation #AlojamentoàBeiraMar #VisitPortugal #SintraVibes
Following the path of good vibes and sandy toes ☀️ Who's with us?
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Seguindo o caminho das boas vibrações e das pegadas na areia ☀️ Quem vem connosco?

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Turismo #VisitSintra #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #DestinoTuristico #DescubraPortugal #ExploreSintra #VisitPortugal #SintraVibes
Here we go AGAIN !
Semana Santa is about to start,
#spain #andalucia #semanasanta #easter #holly #hollydays #procesion #amazing #tradition #cool #culture #history #christian #travel #oasis #europefamoushostels #oasisbackpackers
Life's better when you're riding waves and soaking in the good vibes 🌊☀️ @surfatsurfschool 
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A vida é melhor quando se está a apanhar ondas e a absorver as boas vibrações 🌊☀️ @surfatsurfschool 

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #VisitSintra #Turismo #DestinoTuristico #SurfLessons #AulasdeSurf #ExploreSintra #Surf
On World Tree Day, let's plant hope and nurture a green future 🌳 

Every tree counts!
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No Dia Mundial da Árvore, vamos plantar esperança e cultivar um futuro verde 🌳 

Cada árvore conta!

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #WorldTreeDay #DiaMundialdaÁrvore #TurismoSustentável #DestinoTuristico #Sustentabilidade #GreenFuture
Shaking off the blues and welcoming the hues of happiness at Aldeia da Praia 🌻 Dive into a place where each moment is a celebration of good times and good vibes!
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Sacuda a tristeza e dê as boas-vindas aos tons de felicidade na Aldeia da Praia 🌻Mergulhe num lugar onde cada momento é uma celebração de bons momentos e boas vibrações!

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Turismo #VisitSintra #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #DestinoTuristico #DescubraPortugal #IníciodaPrimavera #DiaInternacionaldaFelicidade #SpringBreak #InternationalDayofHappiness
In the arms of a father, a child finds a world of love 🤍 Happy Fathers Day! 
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Nos braços de um pai, uma criança encontra um mundo de amor 🤍 Feliz Dia do Pai! 

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #VisitSintra #Turismo #DestinoTuristico #DescubraPortugal #ExploreSintra #VisitPortugal #SintraVibes #FathersDay #DiadoPai
Turning ordinary moments into extraordinary bites 🍕 Because life's too short for boring pizzas 😝 @ama.pizzeria 
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A transformar momentos normais em fatias extraordinárias 🍕 Porque a vida é demasiado curta para pizzas aborrecidas 😝 @ama.pizzeria 

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Portugal #PizzaLover #BestCrustEver #PizzaItaliana #AmaPizzeria
Sweet dreams are made of Aldeia 🌙

Celebrating World Sleep Day at our lodging where cozy beds, ocean breezes and dreamy landscapes create the perfect restful vibes 😌
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Os bons sonhos são feitos na Aldeia 🌙

Celebre o Dia Mundial do Sono no nosso alojamento onde as camas aconchegantes, a brisa do mar e as paisagens de sonho criam as vibrações perfeitas para o seu descanso 😌

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #VisitSintra #Turismo #DestinoTuristico #DescubraPortugal #AlojamentoSintra #SintraLodging #WorldSleepDay #DiaMundialdoSono
📣 Temos uma vaga para Recepcionista à sua espera!

Requisitos:
✔️Inglês Avançado;
✔️Disponibilidade Imediata;
✔️40h Semanais.

Envie o seu CV atualizado para aldeiadapraia.rrhh@gmail.com 📨
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📣 We have a Receptionist position waiting for you!

Requirements:
✔️ Advanced English;
✔️ Immediate availability;
✔️ 40 hours per week.

Send your updated CV to aldeiadapraia.rrhh@gmail.com 📨

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Recrutamento #Emprego #Job #Recepcionista #Receptionist
Joyful moments, relaxed chats and a stunning ocean view 🤩 The perfect recipe for happiness around the table!
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Momentos de alegria, conversas descontraídas e uma vista deslumbrante para o mar 🤩 A receita perfeita para a felicidade à volta da mesa!

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Turismo #VisitSintra #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #DestinoTuristico #SintraGem #ExploreSintra  #SintraVibes #Sintra
Sunshine? ✅ Playground? ✅ 
Let the adventure begin 🤗
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Sol? ✅  Parque infantil? ✅ 
Que comece a aventura 🤗

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #VisitSintra #Turismo #DestinoTuristico #Playground #ExploreSintra #VisitPortugal #SintraVibes
Explore the beautiful city Seville which is filled with history. Did you know? Seville is home to the largest gothic cathedral in the world 😮 

Take our FREE walking tour to find out more! Ask in the reception for more info - available every day 🤗 

#oasisbackpackershostel #freewalkingtour #travel #hostellife
Sunny mornings and a table full of @nomadsbythesea delightful brunch 😋

Because starting your day right is a form of self-love 🫶
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Manhãs de sol e uma mesa repleta do delicioso brunch do @nomadsbythesea 😋

Porque começar bem o dia é uma forma de amor-próprio 🫶

#AldeiadaPraia #GooFood #GoodForYou #HealthyLifeStyle #HealthyEating #HealthyLiving #HealthyChoices #GoodTimes #SintraTown #SintraPortugal #OutdoorLiving #OutdoorEating #NomadsByTheSea #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal
HAPPY FRIDAY 💚 Come to our bar for happy hour 6-7 pm. Everyday is a reason to enjoy a beer - especially on Fridays 🍻 WILL WE SEE YOU AT THE BAR TONIGHT?
Empowerment echoes in every smile and resilience lays in every step 🤍

📍Happy Women’s Day! 
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O empoderamento ecoa em cada sorriso e a resiliência está em cada passo 🤍

📍 Feliz Dia da Mulher!

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #SintrasBestKeeptSecret #VisitSintra #Turismo #DestinoTuristico #DescubraPortugal #ExploreSintra #VisitPortugal #SintraVibes #DiadaMulher # Women’s Day
Today's agenda: Breathe, stretch and be present on the yoga mat 🍀

Join us @sana.maresia ✨
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 4:45 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 3pm
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A agenda de hoje: Respirar, esticar e estar presente no tapete de ioga 🍀

Junte-se a nós @sana.maresia ✨
- Segunda, Quarta e Sexta-feira: 09h I 17h30
- Terça e Quinta-feira: 16h45
- Sábado e Domingo: 15h

#AldeiadaPraia #Sintra #Lisboa #Lisbon #Portugal #Yoga #YogaClasses #AulasdeYoga #SanaMaresia
A recommendation if you’re visiting us make sure to go check out Torre del Oro. Also known as the “tower of gold”. 

Around this 36-meter-high tower you can find super cute picknick spots right at the river. Grab a snack, some friends from the hostel or solo & enjoy 💚

#torredeloro #seville #oasisbackpackershostel

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