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

1. In a lot of local restaurants clients can taste various snacks before the order. Snacks’ price will be included in total payment, clients need to note that number of this snacks are as expensive as main course is.

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 on high heels. Excellent alternative variant is platform shoes, it is possible to buy these shoes in every local shoe store.

4. Lover of picnic need to take into account that they must set up fire only in the special places, there are big fines for these offences. As a rule all the beaches and parks have the zones for picnic, and people have to specify beforehand.

5. The bank service is well-developed at the resort. It is possible to change the currency in every bank, also banking business can render this service. Cashless settlement system is well-developed too, it will be problem to pay with credit card only in the opened markets or small beach restaurants. All the establishments with “Multibanco” note receive the credit cards. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. Banks and other state institutions work since 8:30 until 15:00, Saturday and Sunday are the general weekends. ATM are available on a twenty –four hours basis, but for safety it is recommended to use the cash machines inside the apartments. It is possible to get to them you need to pass it over the special reading device, which is set up on the bank’s door.

7. It is possible to buy tobacco production in special machines which are set up in majority of restaurants and shops. However you need ask employees of establishments to deploy the machine.

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8. Foreign guests need to know that it is forbidden to smoke in majority of public establishments. Not all the restaurants have special halls for smoking people, so it is better to specify rules beforehand.

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What to visit being in Portimao - unique sights

Benagil Beach

From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”

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Distance from Portimao center - 11.7 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 Portimao

Lagos

3. Women who are accustomed to wearing shoes with heels should definitely take a pair of comfortable shoes of sports type to the trip. The fact is that the majority of pedestrian paths and sidewalks in the city are lined with small tiles; it is very uncomfortable to walk along such roads on high heels. 4. Going on vacation to the country, it’s better to clarify local rules ... Open »

Albufeira

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 ... Open »

Vilamoura

3. Do not forget to leave tips in restaurants and cafes of the city. As a rule, the size of tips is about 10% of the total cost. Taxi drivers should also receive small rewards. A tip of 5 - 10% of the total charge will be sufficient. 4. Travellers who expect to devote much time to shopping should pay attention to the shoes and clothes by local manufacturers as they are ... Open »

Faro

3. Those who expect to hire a car are recommended to take care of the rent in advance. Car rental can be organized by phone or through the website; in latter case, you can save considerably and be sure that the car would be really available upon your arrival. 4. Drivers should be aware that parking in the central part of the city is very difficult. As a rule, there is paid ... Open »

Algarve

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. These areas are designed for sunbathing, as well as loungers at the pool terrace. 4. Fans of gastronomic tourism will be pleasantly surprised with affordable prices in local restaurants. During gastronomic festivals, vacationers ... Open »

Isla Canela

3. Regarding public transport: it is very comfortable to travel around the town by bus. Tourists can also rent a bicycle or Segway for excursions. However, cyclists might encounter a problem – historical streets are often very narrow. If you plan to use the bus, you can save if you purchase Bonobús pass (the pass is for 10 rides). 4. Tourists who plan to visit ... Open »

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

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