Administrations and services Portugal

These sites - in Portuguese or English - make us discover the activities of the Park of Nations, announce all planned events and also offer interesting memories of Expo 1998 or information on the urban development program.

The city of Lagos has its own police force, the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP). The PSP is responsible for various activities, including road safety, private security, weapons and explosives, as well as the Estou Aqui program for children. In 2021, PSP provided 2,392 private security training courses and issued 1,233 sport shooting licenses. It also reported 1,039 elderly people in vulnerable situations and carried out roadside checks on 911,636 vehicles in 2019. Secure communication is also a PSP concern, with the Segura School set up in 1992. Finally, the PSP publishes the magazine Polícia Portuguesa to inform the public about its activities.

This site treats information on a more international level.

The Centre Médical de l'Ouriceira, located in Ericeira, is a healthcare facility offering a range of medical services to the local population. The center is staffed by a team of health professionals, including doctors, nurses and other specialists, who are available to meet patients' health needs.

The local health authorities provide instructions on how to proceed. The hospital address is Estr Forte do Alto Duque Piso-3, 1449-005 Lisboa. Specific telephone numbers are available for the various services and emergencies. The hospital also offers outpatient consultations in various medical specialties.

A long address, but very nice views of the Pico Islands and Faial carried out by NASA.

The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, including general, gynecological/obstetric and pediatric emergency services. It is also affiliated with other hospitals in the region, such as the Hospital Distrital de Pombal and the Hospital Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira in Alcobaça. The website also provides information on waiting times, outstanding charges and useful contacts.

Laverie equipped with 5 small machines from 8 kg to 4,50 € and from 16 kg to 7 €. 3 dryer at 2 € 20 min. Laundry available at 0,50 € per dose.

The Centro Médico Internacional de Vila Real de Santo António - Grupo HPA Saúde is located in the Vila Real de Santo António sports complex. It offers medical consultations, medical specialties, diagnostic examinations, dental care, as well as rehabilitation and physiotherapy services. The center accepts various types of health insurance and offers a multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuropsychologists. Intensive neurological rehabilitation programs are specially designed for patients suffering from the after-effects of stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.

Sapo means "frog" in Portuguese. The name of the little animal emblematic of this website is in fact the acronym of Servidor de Apontadores Portugueses Online (Portuguese server of Internet links in rough translation). Initially created as a Portuguese search engine in the 1990s, Sapo's mission is to bring together in one place the most relevant information on news, lifestyle, sports and travel. Although only in Portuguese, you should find some interesting information...

Specializing in real estate in Portugal for over 30 years, Maison au Portugal / Casa em Portugal has a French-speaking team working in Paris, Albufeira and Faro in the Algarve, and in various locations in the Lisbon region where its headquarters are located. The agency helps its customers understand the real estate market and provides careful advice to buyers. It is also involved in the buying process, property management and resale. Its network of partners facilitates administrative and installation procedures. A market leader, the company has already assisted over 200 French-speaking people with their investment.

The website of the Porto City Hall provides a lot of information about the city. Unfortunately, it is only available in Portuguese. The most interesting section for tourists is undoubtedly "Cultura", where you will find an important list of art galleries, museums, theaters and heritage monuments to visit. The site also refers to the news portal about Porto: www.porto.pt/en, in Portuguese or English.

Portimão Town Hall, located in the Paços do Concelho building, is an important place to visit during your stay in the city. You can obtain information on local activities and events, as well as practical information on municipal services. The building itself is a fine example of local architecture and well worth admiring.

Tavira, a charming town in Portugal, is home to the Tavira Town Hall, also known as the Municipal Council of Tavira. Tavira is a city rich in cultural heritage and offers many tourist activities and attractions. You can visit the Municipal Museum, enjoy the region's magnificent beaches and discover the Dieta Mediterrânica, a traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

Loulé is a town in the district of the same name in Portugal. The Loulé town hall also offers a range of municipal services, including municipal swimming pools, tourist information offices, health centers and police stations.

Faro Town Hall is an important place for the city's residents, where they can obtain information and services related to town planning and management.

The Portuguese Red Cross in Lagos (Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa - Delegação de Lagos) is an ambulance service located in Lagos. The Portuguese Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing emergency and medical relief services.

Vila Real de Santo Antonio is home to a Red Cross hospital, which provides medical services to the local population. The town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio also offers other tourist attractions, including beautiful beaches, restaurants and stores. Visitors can enjoy the region's sunny climate and relax on the warm sand. The town is also known for its traditional architecture and charming atmosphere. Tourists can stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the history and culture of the region.

This association is for expatriates in Lisbon. Each year, it publishes a directory of all its members and a booklet of practical ideas. Each month, a calendar is sent to members with activities (culture, sports, manual activities, aperitifs...). The website is in French and very intuitive and the calendar of activities is varied, with walking, yoga or conversations in Portuguese to progress. Very good association to integrate smoothly in the city and meet other expatriates.

Visit Portugal is the official website for tourism in Portugal. It offers a French version. By browsing the website, you will find general information (how to get here, how to get around, where to stay, what to eat, maps and brochures...) about Portugal, and more specific information about Porto and the North. To do this, click on "Regions" and "Porto and the North". The different sections will give you access to several proposals of stays and activities to practice. This is a very useful site to prepare your trip to Portugal.