Emergency and Health
If you feel you are in need of emergency assistance, from the hospital, police (GNR) or fire brigade,call 112 for the national emergency service. This call is free of charge (unless using a foreign mobile) and the call will be answered in three languages: Portuguese, English and French. If you require non-emergency medical assistance, you should go to the local Health Care Centre (Centro de Saúde).
Please note: The Hospital Emergency Services are only to be used in serious cases. Algarve Health Care Information For non-emergency health care in the Algarve you should go to the local Health Care Centre ("Centro de Saúde").
For emergencies, dial 112 for the emergency service, free of charge. The call will be answered in three languages: Portuguese, English and French.