National Food-stuffs United Kingdom – The three major supermarket chains, Pingo Doce, InterMarché, and Modelo/Continente, all have a limited (but increasing) range of UK brand names. There is also a well-known “ALI” supermarket in Praia de Luz, called “Batista’s”, which always has a wide range of UK products. Catch the A ONDA bus – (Line […]

Computer Services & Supplies “MICROLAGOS” is an alternative, with a wider range of consumables.  Up to “Lidl’s” roundabout, turn left, uphill 200 metres, then just before the next roundabout, turn left again, into a side road. Also useful is "WORTEN", the in-house electrical goods shop of the supermarket chain, “CONTINENTE/MODELO”.  They have a wide range […]

Markets The main fish, meat and vegetable market is located just 300 mtrs along the “Avenida” the Avenida dos Descobrimentos. There is also an alternative market, at Santo Amaro, on the short-cut walking route to or from InterMarché. Farmers' Market For a supply of “real” fruit and vegetables, don’t miss the “Farmers’ Market”, held every Saturday […]

Banking The town is well supplied with all the local banks, and there is a (Portuguese) Barclays Bank, near the “Boat Roundabout”. Cash Machines (ATMs) can be found all over the town, including the Hospital's A & E Department, the private hospital, all supermarkets and inside the marina. They all accept UK credit cards and bank cards, […]

DIY & Hardware Shops “Bricolage” is D.I.Y. and usually refers to the bigger “B&Q” style of store. The nearest is IZI (pronounced “eesee”), 5 km along the EN125, heading towards Portimão, just past the first roundabout.  The A Onda bus, Line 3, Pink, serves the village and passes the door. Drogaria(drog-ar-EEE-ah) is the name for […]