Population:
40,000
Time zone: CET (UTC +1 hour)
Telephone area code: 289
Country: Algarve
Cafes/Bars: Try Rua do Prior for stylish,
late-closing bars
Restaurants: Lunch is generally served
from 12.00 - 2.30pm and dinner from 7.00 pm. Try around
Rua de Santo Antonio
Shopping District: Rua de Santo Antonio
for shopping streets.
Art Galleries: 3
Museums: 9
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round
two-pin plugs are standard
Average January temp: 12°C (53.5°F)
Average July temp: 24°C (75°F).
Emergency Number:
112
24 hour medical service:
289 803411
Airport Information: 289 800800
Taxi’s (to the airport):
282 420800
Taxis: 289 864533
British Consulate
(Lisbon):
021 3924159
Tourist Office:
289 803604
