Algarve Currency, Banking and Exchanging
The currency used in the Algarve (since 2002), as with the rest of Portugal and much of Europe, is the Euro (€). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. There are 7 Euro banknotes...
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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...
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Safety in the Algarve
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...
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General Info
Algarve information at a glance! Location of the Algarve:Southern Portugal, western Europe Currency of Portugal:Euro (€) Languages spoken:Portuguese is the native...
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Theme Parks
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...
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