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Bakery (Pastelaria)
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Pastelaria Fabrico Propario - ( R ) Pastry,
Bakers. Small Cafe / cake shop. Where: Rua
Direita 18. Note: Currently up for sale. |
Bank (Banco)
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Crédito
Agricola - ( E ) English speaking staff.
Commission charged on exchanges. No credit card transactions over the
counter so you need to use the outside ATM (Cash point). Note that the ATM
has been known to empty on / during national / bank holidays. An alternative
cash point is situated inside the Baptista
supermarket five minutes walk up the hill (Rua de 5 Abril). Some
Bars / Restaurants may accept sterling but it will be at a poorer rate of
exchange. The currency is the
Euro, (seven banknotes and eight coins).
Where: On the corner of the town square, on opposite side of the road
to the Church. |
Boutique
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Sally E - ( O ) Smart, bright shop. Up to
date fashions, men / women. Swimwear. Where: Located
n the Commercial Centre. Just off Rua Direita, next to the Pharmacy. |
Boutique
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Capricho - ( i ) More of a
fancy gift shop, has some good T-shirts, wraps, swimwear etc.
Where: On the promenade toward the beach bar. Av. dos
Pescadores. |
Boutique
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Gardeur Direct - ( W ) German boutique.
Discounted prices. Open: Mon - Fri. 10.00 -
18.00. Sat. 10.00 - 14.00m. Where: Part of a
parade of shops as one-way system begins, going into Luz via the old road.
Opposite the junction with Rua da Praia. Porta do Paraíso - Loja O, Rua
Direita. Tel: (+351) 282 788 630.
Fax: (+351) 292 788 635. Email: info@gardeurdirect.com.
Web: Gardeurdirect.com |
Builder
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Louis Costa -
( not on the map ) Builder, General
Handyman. Barbeque construction. Tel (Mob): (+351)
964 478 269. |
Butchers

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Talho Butchers - ( N ) Small butcher shop.
Where: Just inside the entrance ( the one opposite the Baptista
Supermarket ) to the Commercial Centre. |
Car Rental
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Algarve
Car Rental - ( D ) Cars, Quad Bikes,
Scooters and Bicycles available. Also tickets for excursions. Fairly good
rates E.g. 3 days hire Ford Galaxy (7 seats) €150 (all inc.)
Where: On the corner diagonally opposite the church.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 510. Web: Algarve
Car Rental |
Car Rental
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Also see ( T ) -
Azure Seas Also see ( m ) -
Francisco Figueras |
Cinema
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Cine Estudio
- ( I ) English and Portuguese language films.
Original language films with Portuguese sub-titles.
What's On now. The site is in Portuguese but you should
be able to work it out. There is also an advertising billboard on the sea
front by the Habana / Lazuli cafes that will tell you what's currently on
and when ( normally 21.00 /22.00 ). Where: Up
the hill from the bank. Edificio Luztur (Commercial Center) Rua 3rd de Mai
(Rua Espiche). Tel: (+351) 282 703 332.
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Copy / Fax services
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Luz.Com -
( E ) Internet access - weekly packages available. DVD
rental, Fax service, Scanning & Printing. Greeting cards & small gifts.
Who: Tracey & Lesley. Where: In the
commercial centre by the Pharmacy. Tel: (+351)
282 788 210. |
| Craft Shops |
See Also -
Gift Shops and
Tourist Stalls |
Craft Shop
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Africa
Craft Shop - ( A ) Ceramic animals, batiks,
wood & stone carvings of African animals, birds. Crafted chairs, jewellery
etc. Imported directly from Africa. Packing & shipping can be arranged. Just
below the Dolphin restaurant. Where: Rua da
Calheta. Tel. Mobile: (+351) 967 791 164. |
Craft Shop
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Fire & Earth - ( d )
Incense. Tattoo parlour. Arts, Crafts and Gifts.
Where: Just up from the bank. Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche) |
Craft Stalls
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Craft Stalls - ( c ) There
are several craft stalls on the promenade, selling jewellery and henna
tattoos etc. They are more likely to be about during the high season. |
Dentist (Dentista)
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Luz Dent -
( F ) Dr Peter Steinhausen. One of Luzs' two dental
practices. Where: Next to the O'Celeiro
supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril, . Tel: (+351)
282 788 820. |
Dentist (Dentista)
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Laboratorio
Dentario. - ( H ) One of Luzs' two dental
practices who speak fluent English. Where: Opposite
Luzdoc medical centre. Rua 25 de Abril, Tel: (+351)
282 788 670. Fax: (+351) 282 789 268. |
Doctor (Doutor)
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Luzdoc - 24hrs
Medic - ( G ) This is a modern surgery just
off the town square. Note: Medical insurance
is advised, even though EU citizens can obtain a refund of most medical
costs by using form / card E111 ( forms available from Post Offices in the
U.K.). Where: Up the hill opposite the bank.
Rua 25 de Abril, 12. Tel: (+351) 282 780 700
Fax: (+351) 282 780 709 |
Dog Grooming
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Sticky Paws -
( not on the map ) Dog Grooming. Taxi collection service or
home visits. Bath & Brush €10, Full
grooming from €27.50 (small) to
€37.50 (large) Tel (Mob): (+351) 933 800 082. |
DVD Rental
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Eureka Services - ( V ) ( formerly Pirate Internet Cafe ).
Video, DVD rental. Holiday membership available (€15 deposit plus i.d
required) Open: Monday to Thursday. 10.00 -
22.00. Friday to Sunday. 10.00 - 24.00. Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. |
Electrical
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Electro-Luz - Photozoom - ( N ) A general
electrical goods shop. Telly's, HiFi etc.. Photographic supplies (Film,
Batteries etc.). Where: Opposite side of the
road to the Baptista supermarket, beneath the apartment block / Commercial
Centre. C. Com. Edifício Luztur. |
Estate Agent
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Avenida
Propriedades. See the
Property Services Page. |
Estate Agent
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HouseSeekers
See the Property Services Page.
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Estate Agent
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Winkworths
See the Property Services Page.
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Furniture

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Asian Teak - ( n ) Teakwood furniture.
Where: Rua Direita, Praia da Luz.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 132.
More Details soon. |
Furniture / Decor
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Arrecadacao
da Luz - ( B ) Decor shop, unique tables,
chairs, beds, one-off lamps, wall decorations etc. Wrought Iron work.
Handmade to your requirements shipped anywhere. Smaller items, candles,
throws Locally made genuine silver & gemstone jewellery made with
semiprecious stones. Plenty of Art on show. Where: Between
Kellys bar and The Bull. Rua da Calheta, 4D 8600-154.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 224. Mobile. (+351)
918 660 005. Fax: (+351) 282 789 022.
Where: www.arrecadacaodaluz.com |
Gardening
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See the
Property Services Page. |
| Gift Shops |
See Also -
Craft Shops and
Tourist Stalls |
Gift Shop
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Azure Seas - ( T ) General Gifts, clothing
and beach supplies. As well as being a gift shop it seems to do car rental,
tickets for various sightseeing trips. Where: About
halfway along the promenade in the small parade of shops. Avenida dos
Pescadores. |
Gift Shop
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Coco and shells - ( D )
Women's Fashion. A small Gift / Jewellry shop. New in 2007.
Where: In the main square, diagonally
opposite the bank.
Tel: (+351) 933 440 033.
EMail: info@cocoshells.com
Web: www.cocoshells.com |
Gift Shop
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Gift Shop- ( K ) A fair
sized gift shop. Beach goods. Where: The
beginning of the parade of shops opposite the Baptista Supermarket. More
details soon. |
Gift Shop
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Loja da Prendas 3 - ( S )
General Gifts, clothing and beach supplies. Where: About
halfway along the promenade next to above. Avenida dos Pescadores. |
Gift Shop
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Gift Shop -
( g ) A Wooden hut selling Gifts and Pottery
Where: On the hill opposite the Habana cafe. |
Haberdashery
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Xana - ( N ) Haberdashery,
Wool Shop, Sewing items and Baby Fashion. More Details Soon. |
Hairdresser
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Victor Picardo
Cabeleiros. Smart Hairdresser. Rua Direita. Tel: (+351)
282 789 471 |
Hairdresser
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Kutting Korner - ( d )
Smart Hairdresser and Beauty Salon.
Where: Just up from the bank, on the corner of Rua da Teixeira and Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche)
Tel: (+351) 282 789 354
More Details Soon |
Hardware
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Hardware - ( Y )
Basically a £ shop but good a place for those elusive bits e.g., bath plugs, light bulbs etc..
Where: Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket.
Rua 25 de Abril. |
Health shop
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Terra da Harmonia - ( e )
Vitamins, supplements, natural body care, aromatherapy, herbs, tinctures, organic foods & gluten free products. Health care books. Vegetarian take-away.
Where: Between the Royal Garden Chinese and the main square. Rua 25 de april n2
Tel / Fax: (+351) 282 788 353.
Web: Terra da Harmonia |
| Health Salon |
Estrela - ( k )
Beauty Centre comprises of 3 treatment rooms. Air conditioned, fully equipped gym. Indoor mineral pool. Jacuzzi. Sauna.
Where: On past (A) up the hill, part of the Oceanica group.
Rua Escola Primaria.
Tel: (+351) 282 769 226. |
Insurance
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Francisco Figuera's - ( m )
Insurance Agent. Car Hire. Where: Rua Dirieta.
More details soon. |
| Internet |
Luz.Com - ( P ) - Update: 10/07 Closed Down |
Internet Access
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Eureka Services - ( V )
(formerly Pirate) 6 computers, ADSL, Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs.
Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight.
Where: Halfway up the Rua Direita.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. |
Laundry
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Local Laundry - ( Z )
Where: Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril. |
Laundry
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Neliana -
( W ) (Villa) Laundry Service.
Where: Rua Direita. More details soon. |
Launderette
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Lava Close - ( L ) Modern Self Service
Launderette. Where: Next to the Baptista
supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril. |
Library (Biblioteca)
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A lending library
- ( Q ) Handy for beach reading material.
Exchanges and outright purchase. Where: Located
on the ground floor of the Commercial Centre. |
Lingerie
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Discount Lingerie - ( f
) Not actually been inside. Where: 7
Vivenda Joao Manuel. Rua Direita. |
Lottery
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Loja da Sorte - ( l )
You can buy your Euromillions lottery tickets here. Also the Portuguese
National Lotto 1. Lotto 2. Tombola.
Where: Rua
Direita. |
Newsagent
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Papelaria da Luz - ( P ) English Newspapers,
Cigarettes, Sweets etc... Open: Mon - Fri
09.00 to 19.00. Sat - 09.00 to 13.00 & 14.30 to 18.30. Sun - 09.00 to 13.30.
Where: At the entrance to the Commercial Centre (opposite the
Baptista supermarket).
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Newsagent
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Newsagent - ( U )
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets, Stationary etc...
Where: Inside the arcade (Vila Sul) between the Habana and Lazuli Beach cafes. |
Opticians
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Mamede Optico - ( M )
Prescription, Fashion and Sun glasses.
Where: Rua Direita, 43.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 859. |
Pharmacy (Farmacias)
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Pharmacy -
( O ) Look out for a green cross sign. Pharmacies are open
during normal business hours, there is one pharmacy in every town that is on
duty through the night, it's address is posted in the window of every other
chemist and in local newspapers. Where: Up
the hill past the bank in the town square. Inside the Commercial Centre. |
Post Office (Correio)
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Post Office -
( X ) (Correios, Telegrafos e Telefones - C.T.T.)
Telephone calls and stamps. See
here for more
details. Stamps can also be bought from news stands and tobacconists
(e.g. on the beach front). Open: It is open
from 0900 - 1800 but is closed at weekends and bank holidays.
Where: Near the centre of the town on the Rue Direita (the old road
to Lagos). |
| Pottery |
Artesanato de Portugal - ( T ) Typical
Portuguese Pottery. Gifts and Souvenirs Where: On
the right hand side coming up from the beach front. 23 Rua da Praia. |
| Tourist Stalls |
See also
Craft Shops and
Gift Shops |
Beach Stall
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Tourist Stall - ( b ) A large semi-permanent beach stall. Hats, belts, beachwear. Where: On the corner, at the start of the Promenade, opposite the Habana cafe. |
Craft Stalls
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Tourist Stalls - ( c )
Seasonal tourist stalls. Anything up to half a dozen temporary stalls set up on the promenade daily, mainly during the peak season. Jewellery, henna tattoos etc. |
Video / DVD rentals
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Eureka Services - (V )
(formerly Pirate) 4,000 DVD’s (holiday rentals). Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs.
Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. Mobile: (+351) 933 590 652. |