Parque de Floresta Algarve Portugal Golf Holiday Information
Parque de Floresta Holidays and Parque de Floresta resort information
Language
When written the Portuguese language has a visual relationship to both Spanish and Italian. When spoken it takes on another character. Although today the language has been influenced by modern means of communication, the educated form can be likened to "Dickensian English" in its style. It is courteous in content and suitable flowery in description
Spoken Spanish can be understood by the Portuguese at Parque de Floresta but is best avoided. Anybody with knowledge of some Portuguese history will be able to understand the reason. The inhabitants have a wonderful ability to learn foreign languages and you will find that the English language is normally readily understood especially at Parque de Floresta
Museums
Although the majority of the museums and art galleries are State owned there are a number of private Foundations and individually owned exhibition places. This is often the case with contemporary art where they tend to reflect the taste of the owner. State Museums charge a small entrance fee that is usually waived on Sundays and Public Holidays. They are open from Tuesday through to Sunday and pensioners receive a 40% discount on the entrance fee. Opening times are normally from 10.00 hours to 17.00 hours, but some are closed during lunchtime. Check with Parque de Floresta reception
National Holidays and Parque de Floresta
1st January
25th April
Good Friday
1st May
Corpus Christi (Early June)
10th June
15th August
5th October
1st November
1st December
8th December
25th December
It is traditional for each municipality (concelho), to reserve one annual day as a holiday for its commerce. This day is principly used as an excuse for celebration. You will find restaurants open but most shops and check with Parque de Floresta closed
Emergencies
By calling 112 anywhere in Europe you will be connected to Fire, Police and Ambulance services. Every Fire Brigade also maintains one or more ambulances for emergencies. Chemists can give advice on simple health problems and suggest appropriate treatment. They are also permitted to sell many medicines without a doctor's subscription. A green cross on white background denotes a chemist. A red cross on a white background denotes a Red Cross station. In most towns there are Emergency Treatment Centres (SAP) that will provide medical assistance 24 hours a day
Security in cities and towns is handled by the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP), rural areas by the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), and the traffic by Brigada de Trânsito. On motorways and several major roads there are SOS phone boxes for help in accidents or breakdowns
Parque de Floresta details of local doctors are available from the resort reception and on the windows for 24 hour cover
Parque de Floresta Algarve, Portugal and the Parque de Floresta golf and leisure resort staff are fluent in English
