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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Travelers heading to Algarve should rest assured that they are traveling to a...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
History 
The original settlers of Algarve were the Conii, a native group of people...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travelers can supplement their experience during a vacation by reading about...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Algarve is a place where tourists go at all different times of the year because...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Cigarette and Tobacco prices 
TOBACCO PRICES ALGARVE 2013 The 800 cigarette rule is against European Union...
Last edited: April 23, 2013
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  People traveling to Algarve by plane will fly in to the Faro Airport...
Last edited: May 11, 2013
Getting Around 
The most common method by which travelers get around Algarve is via rental...
Last edited: December 10, 2012
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Algarve is comprised of a bus system which is made up...
Last edited: December 04, 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Car rental Travelers will find that the roads of Algarve, although not always...
Last edited: May 20, 2013
Airports & Airlines to Faro 
The following airports and airlines fly directly to Faro, Algarve. For details...
Last edited: February 25, 2013
Algarve Toll road 
For those who travel to the Algarve in Portugal will quickly meet the A22...
Last edited: April 30, 2013
Car Rental Insurance 
This guide is intended to be a brief overview of insuring a rental car on the...
Last edited: October 05, 2012
FAQ Algarve - buses and trains 
Public Transport – Buses and Trains – in the Algarve The coastal areas of the...
Last edited: January 26, 2013
Faro Airport - Car Hire Operators 
As of  15th March 2007 the airport authority is opening a new desk for...
Last edited: August 04, 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Algarve experiences beautiful weather all throughout the year (see...
Last edited: April 21, 2013
Nightlife 
Travelers spending time in Algarve often want to know about the nightlife...
Last edited: April 21, 2013
Horse Riding 
In Algarve, you have many opportunities for Horse Riding beacuse there are many...
Last edited: July 30, 2009
Shopping Malls 
All over the Algarve there are 5 shopping centers: West of Faro: Portimao...
Last edited: April 22, 2013
Thalassotherapy & Spa 
The  Real Spa Thalasso  has  1200m2  of a  well  decorated  and  equipped...
Last edited: April 12, 2010
Waterparks, Theme Parks and Zoos 
The websites give information about opening times,prices, location etc. All the...
Last edited: November 20, 2012
Ericeira 
Important fact! Ericeira is nowhere near the Algarve. It is to the north of...
Last edited: September 20, 2012
Praia de Rocha 
Praia de Rocha, Algarve, Portugal Beach is lovely, marina is great for meals...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
Vale do Lobo 
Over the years there has been tremendous development of Vale do Lobo and the...
Last edited: June 29, 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
When in the Portimao area, especially at Praia da Rocha, you must dine at...
Last edited: October 05, 2006
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: August 05, 2011
Crossing the Border 
Border crossings When travelling between Portugal and another Schengen country...
Last edited: April 27, 2012
Emergencies 
In case of an emergency, simply dial 112 on any phone for aid. Operators speak...
Last edited: January 04, 2012
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: October 19, 2011
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: January 04, 2012
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
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