- by AIRPLANE:
After-landing in the International Airport of Faro to arrive at Albufeira must travel by rented car, Taxi or through a Transfer company.

- by AUTOMOBILE:
For those departing from the airport must then follow heading west for the A22 Via do Infante Highroad or alternatively, the EN 125. Using the A22 Via do Infante you must head for Portimão until catching a local exit towards Ferreiras - Albufeira. After is just following the road signs.

By North of the A22 or National Roads ( EN ) in Lisbon - Algarve direction (after leaving the A22 and for the exit towards Ferreiras ), they will always go in towards Albufeira, meeting duly designated the destination.

- by TRAIN:
After arriving at the Airport you must go to Faro's train station. You must acquire the ticket for "Ferreiras-Albufeira" whose station serves Albufeira. Once arriving a the station the path from the station to Albufeira its ensured Fond Lé the passage enters the station and Albufeira is ensured by Buses.

Distance between airport and Albufeira: +/- 40 kms (64 miles).
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2> Traffic Information
I you choose to drive , you must choose Via do Infante or else you'll face many traffice congestions that usually occur in EN 125.

Please note that in Portugal driving is made to right.
The speed limits are:
Highway: 120 Km/h
Outside Localities: 90 Km/h
Inside Localities: 50 Km/h

All passenger must use safety belt at all times
Please have special attention with the children.
If you rent a car please require a chair according to the age of your son(s) or daughter(s).

Driving under the effects of alcohol it's forbidden and will result on a fine if one is found with more than 0,5g of alcohol/L of blood.
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3> Tourist Information Posts
ALBUFEIRA
Rua 5 de Outubro
8200-109 Albufeira
Tel.: (+351) 289 585 279

SANTA EULÁLIA
Estrada de Santa Eulália
8200 Albufeira
Tel.: (+351) 289 515 973
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4> Timezone
The hour in Portugal its the same of England, following the GMT (Greenwich Meridian Time) timezone.
Please keep in mind that there is a Summer hour that corresponds to the GMT/UTC +1 hour that is applied on the last Sunday of March until the last day of October.
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5> Currency
Portugal opted to the introduction of the Euro as exchange currency, since January of 2002. Notes and coins of the Euro Zone are accepted.
If you want to buy Euros in Portugal you can do it in one of the Exchange houses, bank instituitions and automatic machines "Multibanco" ( or ATM ) through Visa, Mastercard, Amex and others.
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6> Documentation and Schengen Space
Resident citizens in the Schengen Space will need solely of the Ticket of Identity to enter in Portugal. Remains will have to use passport even so can exist bilateral agreements to excuse this demand.
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7> Phone Services
Phone booths are easy to find and you can easily make calls for Portugal and other Countries.
We advise to acquire telephone cards that can be bought in kiosks, in the post office stations - CTT, in stores of Portugal Telecom -PT. If you prefer you can also use Euro coins.

Special Numbers:
Service of National Information - Automatic 118
Service of National Information - with operator 12 118
International Phonelist - 177
International Information - 179
International calls - with operator 171
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8> Electric Network
The electric network in Portugal follows the Europeans norms for standards of 220 volt sockets. If you need 110 volt adapting sockets you can acquire them in specialty houses or at the reception of your hotel.
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9> The Water
The water of the public water supply is generally consumable.
In all cases you can always buy bottled water in commercial establishments.
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10> Emergency and Health Services

SOS - National number of Emergency: 112
National number of Forest Protection: 117

Albufeira City Firemen: 289 586 333
Civilian Protection City Service: 289 589 201
Guarda Nacional Republicana ( Police Force ) : 289 512 205
Brigada de Trânsito ( Traffic Police Force ) : 289 589 363/4
Brigada Fiscal: 289 589 363/4
Polícia Judiciária (Faro): 289 803 701
Sea Delegation: 289 514 255

Centro de Saúde de Albufeira: 289 587 550
Extensão das Ferreiras: 289 571 732
Extensão da Guia: 289 561 662
Extensao dos Olhos de Água: 289 501 946
Extensao de Paderne: 289 368 853
SAP – Permanent Aid Service: 289 588 770

Hospital Distrital de Faro: 289 891 100
Hospital Distrital de Portimão: 282 450 300
Hospital Distrital de Lagos: 282 770 100

Centro Regional de Segurança Social: 289 512 226
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