Cigarette Prices in Portugal (2026)

Portugal adopts its first major anti-smoking law, banning cigarettes in workplaces, on public transport, and in cafés and restaurants, while keeping a few exceptions. The reform reflects the wider European push to protect people from second-hand smoke and marks a turning point for the country's public health.

The law is strengthened and the number of exceptions is reduced, further limiting the spaces where smoking remains allowed. This adjustment reflects a desire to align Portuguese legislation with European standards and to better protect non-smokers as well as staff in the venues concerned.

The smoking ban is extended to terraces, broadening protection from smoke to outdoor areas frequented by the public. This measure responds to a growing public-health concern across Europe and aims to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke in busy social settings.

A discussion opens on introducing plain packaging, which would require standardised packs stripped of any attractive features. Inspired by measures already adopted elsewhere in Europe, this debate illustrates the search for new levers to discourage smoking, particularly among young people.