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Prostitution in Portugal: legality, prices & cities

What’s legal, which cities we cover and what the nightlife looks like — Portugal at a glance.

18+ only. Informational; legality varies by country.

Legal status

Legal, third parties criminalised. Selling and buying sex are legal; profiting from another’s prostitution (lenocínio) is a crime. Constitutional Court rulings have swung both ways (2023 struck, 2024 restored), leaving the statute unchanged.

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Covered locations in Portugal

Region: Europe

Current specifics

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