Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal

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Praia da Luz
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Miscellaneous Algarve Information


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Miscellaneous Algarve Information

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A collection of miscellaneous information for the Algarve a lot of which can be found at a lot of places on the web but gathered here here to save you looking.
Re. Average Temperatures for the Algarve,  bear in mind from East to West temperatures can be quite different especially the sea temperatures as you get toward the Atlantic coast (Sagres and North). 

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Algarve TemperaturesAlgarve Temperatures

Algarve Temperatures

RainfallRainfall

Average Rainfall in Algarve ( Millimetres )

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
70 70 35 31 25 5 1 1 5 51 55 65
Air TemperatureAir Temperature

Average Air Temperature oC

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
15 16 18 20 22 25 29 30 26 22 19 15
TemperatureTemperature

Average Sea Temperature oC

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
14 14 16 16 17 19 20 21 21 19 17 15
Weather Conversion Chart: 25.4mm=1 inch - ºF= (1.8 x ºC ) + 32

National HolidaysNational Holidays

National Holidays 2007

1st January New Year’s Day 15th August Assumption of the Virgin Mary
28th February Mardi Gras 5th October Republic Day
14th April Good Friday 1st November All Saint’s Day
16th April Easter Day 1st December Restoration of Independence
25th April Independence Day 8th December Immaculate Conception
1st May May Day 25th December Christmas Day
10th June Portugal National Day    

Festival DatesFestival Dates

Festivals

May 1 There is a lively 'feast' and open air market in the picturesque village of Alte.
May-June The Algarve music festival with concerts held in churches and theatres in Lagos, Faro and Portimao.
June Silves is the home of the June beer festival, a chance to sample all the types of beer produced in Portugal to the accompaniment of folk dancing groups and  various musicians.
July-August Summer festival in Silves where you will find music, ballet and theatre in the ancient capital town. The ideal time to eat sardines, most villages and towns hold their annual sardine festival. The most famous is Portimao where sardines are grilled on open fires along the quayside, accompanied by folk dancing and music.
September National Folklore Festival. Traditional dances, music and songs in venues throughout the Algarve.

Useful PhrasesUseful Phrases

A few useful Phrases

Ola Hello Adeus Goodbye
Bom dia Good Morning / day Ate logo See you later
Boa Tarde Good Afternoon Obrigado (a) Thank you
Boa Noite Good Evening / Night Por Favor Please
Com licença / Desculpe Excuse me Cuidado Take Care
Quanto / Quantos? How much / many? Quem? Why?
Quanto? How? Como? Who?
Enjoy the meal! Bom apetite! Quê? When?
Boa viagem! Have a safe journey! Onde? Where?
Desejo-lhe umas boas férias! Have a good holiday! Qual? / Quais? What?
Sim Yes Não No

Market DaysMarket Days

Algarve Regional Market Days

These are not the permanent municipal markets as in Lagos, Albufeira, Faro. These markets move around and are set up just for the day. Those nearest to Luz are marked with an *.
E.g. 1st Monday in the month there are markets in Portimao & S.Marcos.
Monday 1st Portimao, S.Marcos
  2nd Algoz*
  3rd Silves*, Aljezur, Tavira
  4th Messines
Tuesday 1st Albufeira
  2nd Alvor*
  3rd Albufeira
  4th  none
Wednesday 1st Alte( St Margarida), Quarteira
  2nd Qurteira
  3rd Qurteira
  4th Qurteira
Thursday 1st Armacao, Fuzeta, Vila do Bispo*
  2nd Vaqueiros
  3rd Alte, Armacao
  4th Boliqueime
Friday 1st Sagres
  2nd Monchique, Moncarapacho
  3rd none
  4th none
Saturday 1st Lagos*, Loule, S. Bras, Bensafim
  2nd Loule, Rogil, S.Bras
  3rd Loule, S.Bras
  4th Loule, S.Bras
Sunday 1st Almacil
  2nd Estoi, Lagoa*  (except July and August)
  3rd Vila Nova de Cacela
  4th Almacil, Santa Catarina

Tourist Information Offices

Normally Open 7 days a week, 09.30 - 12.30 / 14.00 - 17.30
Albufeira
Rua 5 de Outubro +351 (289) 585 279 		Monte Gordo
Avenida Marginal - +351 (281) 544 495
Alcoutim
Praça de República - +351 (289) 546 179 		Ponte Int. Do Guadiana
Monte Francisco - +351 (281) 531 800
Aljezur
Largo do Mercado - +351 (282) 998 229 		Olhão
Largo do Lago - +351 (289) 713 936
Alvor
Rua Dr. Afonso Costa 51 - +351 (282) 457 540 		Portimão
Commercial Harbour and
across football stadium - +351 (282) 416 556
Armação de Pêra
Avenida Marginal - +351 (282) 312 145 		Praia da Rocha
Av. Tomás Cabreira - +351 (282) 419 132
Carvoeiro
Largo da Praia - +351 (282) 357 728 		Quarteira
Av.Infante Sagres - +351 (289) 389 209
Castro Marim
Praça 1º do Maio - +351 (281) 531 232 		Sagres
Rua Comandante Matoso - +351 (282) 624 873
Faro (Head Office)
Av.da República - +351 (289) 800 400
Rua da Misericórdia - +351 (289) 803 604
Airport - +351 (289) 818 582 		São Bras de Alportel
Rua Dr. Evaristo Gago - +351 (289) 843 165
Lagos
Rua Vasco da Gama - +351 (282) 763 031 		Silves
Rua 25 de Abril - +351 (282) 442 255
Loulé
Edificio de Castelo - +351 (289) 463 900 		Tavira
Praça da República - +351 (281) 322 511
Monchique
Largo dos Chorões - +351 (282) 911 189 		 

Municipalities

ABFAlbufeira MCQMonchique
ACTAlcoutim OLHOlhão
AJZAljezur PTMPortimão
CTMCastro Marim SBASão Brás de Alportel
FARFaro SLVSilves
LGALagoa (Algarve) TVRTavira
LGSLagos VBPVila do Bispo
LLELoulé VRSVila Real de Santo António

Fire Brigade Police
  • Albufeira - +351 (289) 513 333
  • Alcoutim - +351 (281) 546 269
  • Aljezur - +351 (282) 998 258
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  • Faro - +351 (289) 822 122 / 823 630
  • Lagoa - +351 (282) 352 888
  • Lagos - +351 (282) 760 115
  • Loulé - +351 (289) 416 702
  • Monchique - +351 (282) 992 115
  • Olhão - +351 (289) 701 108
  • Portimão - +351 (282) 422 122
  • Silves - +351 (282) 442 411
  • Tavira - +351 (281) 322 122
  • Vila do Bispo- +351 (282) 636 628
  • Vila Real do Santo António- +351 (281) 543 202
  • Albufeira - +351 (289) 587 224
  • Alcoutim - +351 (281) 546 208
  • Aljezur - +351 (282) 998 130
  • Almancil - +351 (289) 393 200
  • Carvoeiro - +351 (282) 356 440
  • Faro - +351 (289) 801 828
  • Lagoa - +351 (282) 352 310
  • Lagos - +351 (282) 762 809
  • Loulé - +351 (289) 462 782
  • Monchique - +351 (282) 992 628
  • Olhão - +351 (289) 703 089
  • Portimão - +351 (282) 417 217
  • Silves - +351 (282) 442 414
  • Tavira - +351 (281) 325 704
  • Vila do Bispo- +351 (282) 639 112
  • Vilamoura - +351 (289) 313 040
  • Vila Real do Santo António- +351 (281) 544 355

Last Update:  04/08/2008- Neils Web Pages - Praia da Luz - The Algarve - Portugal - Miscellaneous Algarve Information

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