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Preparing your trip to Albufeira: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. The local residents usually have early dinners from 12:00 to 14:30, so many restaurants and cafes can be closed once the dinner time is over. Supper, however, is rarely eaten earlier than 20:00, so the menu can simply be not ready until that time in many large restaurants.

2. The menus of many restaurants and cafes contain two prices - the full cost of a dish and the cost of its half. The reason for this is in the fact that food portions are quite large in the local restaurants, so many tourists order only a half of a dish.

3. Large restaurants often include tips into the total. If tips are not included, you should leave a bonus of 10% of the amount to a waiter.

4. Greeting each other is a sign of good manners in local stores and public places. A slight nod of head is a sufficient greeting. All other people present in a shop will certainly respond by the same greeting.

5. Bargaining with sellers is acceptable in street markets and small private shops only. Do not try to bargain in shopping complexes. When you plan to go to a market, make sure you have money in small denominations. This will help you to bargain with sellers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. The tourists, who plan to rent a car, should be very careful in parking lots. Many parking lots located in the central part of the city are paid. Penalties for violation of traffic rules are also quite high. This concerns not only drivers, but also pedestrians.

7. Talking on a cell phone while driving is forbidden. You can use it only in case you have a headset.

Old hotels keeping the history of Albufeira

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8. Do not discuss the traditions and important events of the past with the locals. Personal life is another not recommended topic of conversation.

9. Currency is better to be exchanged at banks, but working day of the local banks is usually very short as many of them close at 15:00. Exchange cantors close a little later - at 19:00.

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What to visit being in Albufeira - unique sights

Benagil Beach

From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”

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Distance from Albufeira center - 14.8 km.

The hidden beach located under an arch of a large natural cave is especially popular among romantic natures. It’s possible to get to this amazing part of the coast only by sea. It’s also worth noting that this place is popular not only among couples, but also among photographers from around the world. Everyone visiting Algarve will be able to see one of the natural wonders of the world. It’ll take less than 10 minutes by car to get to Benagil from there. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Albufeira

Vilamoura

2. Large supermarkets and department stores accept payments by credit cards. Some shops even accept US dollars in addition to the national currency. The best way to withdraw cash is to use the ATM machines which are marked with «multibancos» sign. As a rule, they can be found in all major shopping complexes. 3. Do not forget to leave tips in restaurants and cafes of the ... Open »

Portimao

2. economical travelers need to pay attention to restaurants which carry out dishes. They can offer the different variants of dishes, the most widespread dishes of “take away” format are seafood and carbonado. 3. Ambassadors of the fair sex need to refuse the high heels. It happens because the majority of local streets are covered by cube, so it is not comfortable to walk ... Open »

Algarve

2. There is a regular bus service connecting major cities of the province; the ticket price is usually less than 20 euros. Tourists who expect to visit remote areas of the province would found it more convenient to rent a car. 3. Travelers planning to visit one of the local water parks are sure to notice a rather unusual element, the vast recreation area with lawn grass. ... Open »

Lagos

2. In many culinary places meals can be purchased for take-out, in this case the cost will be 10-20% lower. It is recommended to go to one of local supermarkets for buying grocery. The closer to the center the store is located, the higher the price of goods would be. 3. Women who are accustomed to wearing shoes with heels should definitely take a pair of comfortable shoes of ... Open »

Isla Canela

2. Locals do not mind tourists wearing beach outfits, but keep in mind that Spanish men are passionate. Having seen a pretty girl in revealing clothes, local men may want to approach and say about their feelings using all their charisma. Unless you want to fall a victim of their charm, it is better to think about less provocative clothes. Needless to say, it is better to ... Open »

Cadiz

2. Cadiz is perfectly suitable for cycling, so consider renting a bicycle to navigate from one landmark to another. Public transport also works well, the same applies to taxi. The only advice here is to ask the price of a taxi ride in advance and make sure the taxi driver turns the meter on and doesn’t say “mañana” instead (it means tomorrow or, to be exact, someday). ... Open »

Travelling to Albufeira - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Albufeira. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.

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