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- Destinations
- Europe
- Portugal
- Algarve
- Guia
Guia
If the hordes of sun-worshippers crowding the beaches of the
Algarve have got you feeling a little claustrophobic, why not head
inland to the timeless village of Guia? Just three miles (about
5km) north of the coast, Guia is a small, though bustling village,
full of interesting things to see and do. Guia's restaurants are
widely considered to turn out the best piri-piri chicken in the
whole of Portugal (try Albertos and Palladium), while its souvenir
stalls have better merchandise at cheaper prices than can be found
by the beach. Further north lie the Monchique Hills: a wonderful
day-trip from Guia, visitors can go walking through the
flower-strewn landscape, enjoying the fresh air and relative
coolness. Most tourist accommodation in Guia takes the form of
self-catering cottages, which is a good option for budget
travellers to the Algarve region wary of beach resort prices.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).