Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 15:00 Closed on Weekends and official holidays.
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 18:00 Central post offices.
Those at airports are open on Saturdays to.
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 13:00 / 15:00 – 19:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 / 15:00 - 19:00
From January to November, shops close at 13:00 on Saturdays;
in December, they are open Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00.
There are also many shopping malls with shops that are open from 10:00 to 24:00.
For lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and for dinner from 19:00 to 22:00.
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00
Tuesdays: 14:00 - 18:00
Closed on Mondays; Good Friday; Easter Sunday; 1 May and 25 December.
Closed on Wednesdays.
Civil Protection: 21 4247100
Civil Protection District Office: 289 806 937
Forest Protection Service: 117
Avenida 5 de Outubro, n.º 18
8000 Faro
Phone: 289 800 400
Fax: 289 800 489
E-mail: turismodoalgarve@turismodoalgarve.pt
Website: www.turismodoalgarve.pt
Avenida 5 de Outubro, n.º 18
Phone: 289 800 403
Fax: 289 800 466
E-mail: ata@atalgarve.pt
Website: www.algarvepromotion.pt
Phone: 289 825 248
Fax: 289 801 823
E-mail: aihsa@aihsa.pt
Website: www.aihsa.pt
Phone: 289 807 997
Fax: 289 807 990
E-mail: aheta@mail.telepac.pt
Website: www.aheta.pt
Rua do Municipio- Apartado 2025
Cerro da Alagoa- 8200 Albufeira
Tel.: 289 541 449
Fax: 289 541 388
E-mail: apal@albufeira.net
Website: www.albufeira.net
Tourist Help Line: 808 78 12 12
Albufeira Police: 289 513 203
Vilamoura Police: 289 388 989
Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras de Faro
Rua Luís de Camões n.º 5
8000-388 Faro
Tel.: 289 805 822
Fax: 289 801 566
E-mail: dir.algarve@sef.pt
Website: www.sef.pt
Alfândega de Faro
Av. da República n.º 4
8000-079 Faro
Tel.: 289 898 550
Fax: 289 898 559
E-mail: afaro@dgaiec.min-financas.pt
Comando Zona Marítima do Sul
Rua Comunidade Lusíada – Capitania
8000-308 Faro
Tel.: 289 894 990
Fax: 289 894 996
In Portugal, cars drive on the right. Safety belts must be worn at all times by all passengers, whilst motorcyclists must always wear helmets. Specific legislation is in force banning the use of mobile phones while driving, except when using hands-free equipment.
Traffic signs comply with international conventions.
When driving, the maximum level of alcohol permitted in the bloodstream is 0.5 grams/litre.
There are 24-hour service stations in main urban centres, as well as on motorways and main roads. Other petrol stations have variable opening hours.
In built-up areas: 50km/hour
On main roads: 90km/hour
On clearways: 100km/hour
On motorways: 120km/hour
Identity card or passport
Driving licence
Insurance certificate
Vehicle log book and proof of ownership
Faro: 289 891 100
Lagos: 282 770 100
Portimão: 282 450 330
Faro Red Cross: 289 899 900
In the event of an emergency, dial 112, the national emergency service, free of charge. The call can be answered in three languages: Portuguese, English and French. If you require medical assistance, you should go to the local Health Care Centre (Centro de Saúde). The Hospital Emergency Services must only be used in serious cases.
Air temperature in summer: 24ºC to 29ºC
Air temperature in winter: 15ºC to 18ºC
Seawater temperature in summer: 21ºC to 24ºC
Seawater temperature in winter: 15ºC to 19ºC
