There are many Options to arrive to the Camp:
By Airplane
To Capital Lisbon/(El Faro International Airport))
To Capital /of Algarve (International Airport)
National air line: TAP
By Train
From Lisbon to Lagos takes 4 to 8 hours, depending on the train
From Faro to Lagos takes 1 to 2 hours.
Phone.+ 351 808 208 208
Schedules:
HTTP://www.cp.pt/horarios/e_horarios.HTML
By Bus
Buses from Lisbon to Lagos take 4 to 5 hours.
From Faros to Lagos takes approximately 2 hours
Schedule: www.eva-bus.com
Faro airport (ca. 75 min.) and Lisboa Airport (ca.4h) are the closest airports. The prices vary depending on airline and season. Faro is the destination of many low priced charter-airlines as well, so check them out!
There are this transportation options from Faro to our surf camp:
At the entrance of the airport terminal you will find a taxi stand and a bus stop of the busline EVA. With the bus (line 14 or 16, about 1,50€) or taxi car (9€) you’ll reach the Bus central station Avendia or the train station of Faro. Both stations are located in the centre and only a couple hundred feet fare from each other.
The trip from Faro to Lagos by bus (5€) takes about 2h; by train (6€) about 1,5h.
From Lisboa it is also possible to go by bus (14€) or by train (24€) to Lagos.
Other possibilities are the flight to Sevilla or Jerez (Spain).
From and to Lagos we offer a free transfer an fixed times. You only have to inform us about your arrival time. If you arrive by train we will pick you up in front of the train station entrance, if you come by bus, at the entrance of the bus station.
If you want to make some independent sightseeing or would like to be more flexible we recommend a car-rental, which is relatively cheap in Portugal (about 120€/week). We can book a rented-car for you which will be delivered at the airport at your arrival.
Language
Although lots of people in the Algarve will speak English, the native language is Portuguese.
If you learn one word though, make it Obrigado (obrigada if you're a woman)... as saying thank you is always very courteous.Because most of the shops and services will be run by people who can speak English, it is not neccessary to be fluent in Portuguese, but it is handy to know a few words and phrases.
Currency
The currency used in Portugal and the Algarve is the Euro. This is the same as in most of the other European Union countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and Finland.
There are 7 different Euro banknotes in denominations ranging from 5 Euros up to 500 Euros and each note has it's own prominent colour, and design, depicting one of the seven periods of european architectural history.
These features help distinguish the notes from one another and are standard throughout every country that uses the Euro.
The coins, as with the banknotes, increase in size as their value increases.
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency, you should dial 112, the national emergency number.
This service is free of charge and your call can be answered in either English, Portuguese or French.
If you require medical assistance, you should go to the local Health Care Centre (Centro de Saude).
The Hospital Emergency Services must only be used in serious cases.
Health Emergencies
Faro Red Cross: (+351) 289 899 900
Hospitals
Faro Hospital: (+351) 289 891 100
Lagos Hospital: (+351) 282 770 100
Portimao Hospital: (+351) 282 450 330
Police Stations
Faro: (+351) 289 822 022
Lagos: (+351) 282 762 930
Olhao: (+351) 289 702 144
Portimao: (+351) 282 417 510
Tavira: (+351) 281 322 022
Shops
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 then 15.00 - 19.00
Saturday: In December, 09.00 - 13.00 then 15.00 - 19.00. However throughout the rest of the year, the shops on Saturdays close at 13.00.
Many shopping malls have shops that are open from 10.00 to 24.00.
Restaurants
Open for lunch from 12.00 - 15.00, and for dinner from 19.00 - 22.00
Banks
Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 15.00
Closed on Saturdays and national holidays.
Post Offices
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00
Central Post Offices and those at airports are open on Saturdays
Chemists
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 then 15.00 - 19.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 13.00
National Museums
Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00
Tuesdays: 14.00 - 18.00
Museums are closed on Monday, and for Good Friday, Easter Sunday, 1st may and 25th December.
Telephones
Calls may be made from card or coin operated telephones, or from metered phones in Post Offices, reception lobbies, and some bars and restaurants. 'Creditfone' cards of 50 and 120 units can be bought at post offices, and shops displaying the 'Creditfone' logo. If you are calling a Portuguese number from abroad you must dial the international dialling code (00) followed by the country code for Portugal (351). If you are calling from Portugal, you must dial the international dialling code followed by the relevant country code below:
The Algarve is divided into three exchange areas, each with their own code:
Faro Area: code 289
Portimao Area: code 282
Tavira Area: code 281
Mobile Phones
There are a high number of mobile phone users in Portugal, as there are around the world. There are three network operators, providing most of the country with good coverage. They are TMN, Vodafone and Optimus.
Internet
It is easy to gain access to the internet in Portugal. You will find paid connections in many cafes, as well as in most Post Offices equipped with the Netpost system. You can also log on in special areas to found at hotels, conference centres and shopping centres.
Useful Telephone Numbers
National Emergency Number: 112
Ambulance: (+351) 289 416 702/703/704
Hospitals:
Faro Hospital: (+351) 289 803 411
Lagos Hospital: (+351) 282 763 034
Portimao Hospital: (+351) 282 450 300
Police Services:
Albufeira: (+351) 289 513 203
Faro: (+351) 289 822 022
Lagos: (+351) 282 762 930
Olhao: (+351) 289 702 144
Portimao: (+351) 282 417 510
Tavira: (+351) 281 322 022
Vilamoura: (+351) 289 388 989
Fire Station: (+351) 289 416 702/703/704
Train Station: (+351) 282 762 987
Bus Station: (+351) 282 762 944
Faro Airport: (+351) 289 800 800
Algarve Tourist Board: (+351) 289 800 400
Tourist Support Services: (+351) 808 78 12 12
Tourist Information Centres:
Aljezur: (+351) 282 998 229
Lagos: (+351) 282 763 031
Sagres: (+351) 282 624 873
Civil Protection: (+351) 21 424 71 00
Civil protection District Office: (+351) 289 806 937
Details about our location in Algarve
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