Emergency
In case of accident, fire or any other urgent distress situation, you must call the European Emergency Number, by dialling 112. The call is free and will be answered immediately by the emergency centres in Portuguese, English or French.
Health Care
If you need medical attention, please contact your local health center from anywhere in Portugal, as hospital emergency services should only be used in serious situations
In Algarve:
Hospital Distrital de Faro: (+351) 289 891 100 | (+351) 289 802 555 | http://www.chualgarve.min-saude.pt/
Hospital Particular do Algarve – Faro/Gambelas (+351) 282 420 400 | http://www.grupohpa.com/
Hospital de Portimão: (+351) 282 450 300 | http://www.chualgarve.min-saude.pt/
Hospital Particular do Algarve: (+351) 282 420 400 | http://www.grupohpa.com/
Hospital de Lagos: (+351) 282 770 100 / (+351) 282 770 116 | http://www.chualgarve.min-saude.pt/
Police Authorities
PSP - Polícia de Segurança Pública - https://www.psp.pt/
GNR - Guarda Nacional Republicana - https://www.gnr.pt/
SEF - Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras - https://www.sef.pt/
Tourism
Portugal - https://www.visitportugal.com/
Algarve - https://www.visitalgarve.pt/
Driving in Portugal
To drive in Portugal is not hard, but first, you will need to know some rules. Remember, if you drive, don't drink. In Portugal, the maximum Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0,5g/l.
