Safety in the Algarve

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You can holiday with the assurance that the Algarve has a very low crime rate and you will see the police on the ground! The only issue to be aware of is petty theft so protect yourself as you would in your own country and be prudent – don’t leave anything on show in your car, keep possessions in a bag close to your body and don’t carry too much money around with you. Algarve Tourist Help Line - Tel: (+351) 808 78 12 12Albufeira Police - Tel: (+351) 289 513 203Vilamoura Police - Tel: (+351) 289 388 989 Local police The Algarve (and the rest of Portugal) has two police forces - the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) and the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP). The GNR will deal with most matters, and pass you on to the PSP if necessary.

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Algarve information at a glance! Location of the Algarve:Southern Portugal, western Europe Currency of Portugal:Euro (€) Languages spoken:Portuguese is the native language. English, Spanish, German and French are widely spoken. Portugal time zone:Western European Time Zone (WET). *Same time as the U.K & Ireland

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Krazy World - is a small zoo and playpark about 4km north of Algoz. Open daily April to September, limited opening at other times. Closed mid-December to mid-January. Check website for dates and times. (www.krazyworld.com) Lagos Zoo is just outside the village of Barão São João, a few miles from Lagos. It is open all year round. A local bus from Lagos stops outside. The zoo is open all year. (http://www.zoolagos.com) FIESA - Sandworld is an exhibition of sand sculptures located near the village of Pera, a few miles from Albufeira. This is open from mid-April to mid-October. It is not accessible by bus. (http://www.fiesa.org/) Easyway Shuttle from Albufeira (private tour / return prices) to: Krazy World (18 km): 1-4 pax: 45.00€ / 5-8 pax: 55.00€ Zoo de Lagos (60 km): 1-4 pax: 110.00€ / 5-8 pax: 120.00€ Fiesa (16 km): 1-4 pax: 35.00€ / 5-8 pax: 45.00€

Caves and Coastline Boat Tours

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One of the best things to do in the Algarve is a lazy, relaxing boat trip. The coastline and beaches are gorgeous and the seas are home to a huge array of marine wildlife, including dolphins who just love to swim alongside the boats. Enjoy sail boats, speed boats - even pirate boats! Hire out your own luxury cruiser or enjoy a barbeque on a secluded beach. The boats can leave the Vilamoura Marina or the Albufeira Marina. Easyway Shuttle for the: Vilamoura Marina - 20km (private tour / return prices) 1-4 pax: 45.00€ 5-8 pax:60.00€ Albufeira Marina - 6km (private tour / return prices) 1-4 pax: 20.00€ 5-8 pax:30.00€

Algarve Gipsy Markets

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Algarve markets are always popular and they are a great place to soak up the local culture. The biggest and best known are the Saturday morning gypsy market in Loulé and the Wednesday morning market in Quarteira, where you can buy everything from lace to pots and pans! Most towns and villages have their own local daily markets for really fresh (and cheap) local produce as well as a monthly gypsy market, so there is nearly always somewhere close by if you can't resist a bargain! Easyway Shuttle from Albufeira to the Gipsy Markets (private tour / return prices) Quarteira (20km)/ Loulé (27km) 1-4 pax: 45.00€ 5-8 pax: 60.00€

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Safety in the Algarve

General info

Theme Parks

Caves and Coastline Boat Tours

Algarve Gipsy Markets