You’ll be relieved to learn that traveling to Europe is pretty much an exciting nature adventure as there are not many dangerous animals on this continent. However, there are several animals that you need to watch out for. If you are planning to visit Portugal, make sure spiders won’t ruin your trip. Spiders can be found frequently in a variety of environments, such as gardens, meadows, and forest clearings. They can also be observed close to people, such as in or around buildings or well-lit stairwells. Stay informed and enjoy a worry-free adventure in Portugal.
Spiders in Portugal Identification Chart
| European Nursery Web Spider (Araneus diadematus) also known as Cross Spider and Pumpkin Spider | Daddy Long-Legs Spider or Long-Bodied Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides) | Flower Spider or Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) |
| Banded Garden Spider | Gorse Orb Weaver | Wasp Spider |
| Noble False Widow | European Sheet Web | — |
| Desertas Wolf Spider (Hogna ingens) | Tarantula Wolf Spider | Giant House Spider (Eratigena atrica) |
| Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider (Zoropsis spinimana) | Lobed Argiope | — |
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