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EMERGENCIES |
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Portugal is a reasonably crime-free country although Lisbon and the
larger tourist areas have recently seen significant increases in petty
crime. Rented cars are always prey to thieves - leave them looking as
empty as possible - and campsites in the Algarve are less reliable than
elsewhere.
Violations of drug trafficking laws carry heavy sentences although
possession of any kind of hard or soft drugs no longer constitutes a
prisonable offence. Portuguese police , though relatively easy-going,
carry guns and are not to be argued with.
For minor health complaints people generally go to a farmácia ( pharmacy
), which you'll find in almost any village; in larger towns there's
usually one where English is spoken. They are normally open Mon-Fri
9am-1pm & 3-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm. A sign at each one will show the nearest
24hr pharmacy on duty . Pharmacists are highly trained and can dispense
many drugs without a prescription. In the case of serious illness, you
can get the address of an English-speaking doctor from a consular office
or, with luck, from the local police or tourist office.
Emergency numbers
For all emergencies dial 112 - you will be given a choice between
policia , ambulância or bombeiros (police, ambulance, fire brigade). |
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