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Algarve Main Shopping Centres
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For those of you who want to explore beyond the Praia da Luz region during your holiday, here are some of the main shopping precincts / malls / complexes / centres that can be
found in the Algarve ( bear in mind none of them are more than an hours drive away from Praia da Luz ).
Any remarks about the shops and businesses are
my own views. You may not agree. So why not try them and let me know if you disagree with my comments or have some of your own you think I should include.
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Each new shopping centre ( mall / precinct / complex ) built on the Algarve is better than the last. There are now plenty of recognisable international chains
represented such as Benetton, Staples, Gucci, C&A to name a few.
Forum Algarve
Faro The biggest centre in the Algarve ( 45,000 sq.m. ), built in 2002.
Over 200 shops, spread over two levels. Half of them in the open air and half under cover. International shops are present such as C & A Plenty of Cafes and Restaurants.
A huge hypermarket ( Jumbo ).
A family entertainment centre. Well suited for children. Baby facilities in every cafe and restaurant.
A Multiplex ( 9 screens ) Cinema - Tel: ( +351 ) 289 887 210. You can get more information on the Forum Algarve by calling the customer service desk, ( English Speaking )
Open : The shops are open every day between 09:30 and 23:00 and in the summer months and leading up to Christmas they are open until Midnight.
Tel : ( +351 ) 289 889 300.
Where : Located in Faro itself. On the EN125, head in the general direction of the airport and then follow the shopping signs into Faro.
Web ( Portuguese only ) :forumalgarve.net
Modelo
Portimao Smaller in size compared to other centres with 'only' 58 shops over 4 levels. Newer than the others and more convenient for Praia da Luz. Light, bright and 'airy'. A large Continente grocery store. There is a Burger bar, Pizza Hut, a couple of cafes and a proper restaurant.
A 6-screen cinema.
Services : Taxi service, Toothbrush dispensers in toilets, Child Care Services, Diaper changing rooms, Baby chairs in the restaurant area, Support services for the handicapped and pregnant women, Reserved parking spaces, Adapted toilets.
Open ( Complex ) : Summer Schedule: 10:00 to 23:00. (between 1st July and 31st August) Winter Schedule : 10:00 to 22:00.
Christmas Schedule : (Between 10th and 23th December)10:00 to 23.00.
Open ( Hypermarket ) : Summer Schedule : (from July 1st to August 31st) Mondays to Saturdays from 8:00 to 23:00 Sundays and Holidays from 8:00 to 13:00.
Winter Schedule : Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00 to 22:00. Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 22:00. Sundays and Holidays from 9:00 to 13:00.
Open ( Cinema ) : Summer Schedule : (June 15th to September 15th) Mondays to Thursdays from 15:00 to 00:30. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 13:00 to 00:30.
Winter Schedule : Mondays to Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays from 13:30 to 22:30. Fridays, Saturdays and Holiday Eves from 13:30 to 00:30.
Address : Modelo Portimão Shopping Centre, Quinta da Malata 1 8500 152 Portimão
Where : take the turning off the N125 to Portimao ( by the hospital ) follow the main road into Portimao heading towards Praia da Rocha. Keep going straight on. Get in lane so you go through tunnel, after tunnel follow road up to big roundabout, and turn into the shopping centre which is on your left.
Tel : (+351) 282 490 840
Fax : (+351) 282 490 850
Email :administracao_ccp@SierraCentres.net Web ( English option ) :ccportimao.net
Algarve Shopping
GUIA A busy large mall with a large selection of stores ( 100+ shops ).
A comfortable multiplex cinema.
A hypermarket.
Several cafes and restaurants on the top floor.
A large sun terrace.
Free pushchairs and pedal cars.
There is a crèche on the first floor for 2+ year olds ( €5.00 per hour ).
Open ( Centre ) : 09:00 to 0.00.
Open ( Shops ) : 10:00 and 22:00.
Address : AlgarveShopping, Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do Algarve. Lote R, Fracção 3 Tavagueira Guia. 8200 – 417 Albufeira Portugal
Where : Guia, on the EN125 just outside of Albufeira.
Tel : (+351) 289 105 500
Fax : (+351) 289 105 514
Email :administracao@algarveshopping.pt
Quinta Shopping
Quinta A really smart centre with open air terraces and wide esplanades catering for the resort. Its not worth a trip from Luz and it is quite expensive.
Designer fashion, Jewellery, Cosmetics feature most.
Chinese and Indian restaurants.
An English pub (!)
Tel: Shopping condominium service. (+351) 289 392 355.
Where: Quinta Shopping is located directly at the roundabout at the entrance to the Quinta do Lago Resort
Bougainvilea Plaza
Quinta Next to Quinta Shopping ( above ).
Catering more for daily shopping requirements for the resort. The Forum in Faro is probably a better bet for a major grocery shop. There is a bank, newsagent and several cafes and restaurants.
Where: At the roundabout at the entrance to the Quinta do Lago Resort ( next to Quinta Shopping above )
Praia da Luz & The Algarve Information
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Map of Main Shopping Centres in the Algarve
Shopping Precinct
( Details )
Shopping Precinct
( Details )
Shopping Precinct
( Details )
Shopping Precinct
( Details )
Click on a letter for map location, or a name for details
B: Guia
C: Quinta
D: Portimao
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Forum Algarve
The biggest centre in the Algarve ( 45,000 sq.m. ), built in 2002.
Over 200 shops, spread over two levels. Half of them in the open air and half under cover. International shops are present such as C & A
Plenty of Cafes and Restaurants.
A huge hypermarket ( Jumbo ).
A family entertainment centre. Well suited for children. Baby facilities in every cafe and restaurant.
A Multiplex ( 9 screens ) Cinema - Tel: ( +351 ) 289 887 210.
You can get more information on the Forum Algarve by calling the customer service desk, ( English Speaking )
Open : The shops are open every day between 09:30 and 23:00 and in the summer months and leading up to Christmas they are open until Midnight.
Tel : ( +351 ) 289 889 300.
Where : Located in Faro itself. On the EN125, head in the general direction of the airport and then follow the shopping signs into Faro.
Web ( Portuguese only ) : forumalgarve.net
Modelo
Smaller in size compared to other centres with 'only' 58 shops over 4 levels. Newer than the others and more convenient for Praia da Luz. Light, bright and 'airy'.
A large Continente grocery store. There is a Burger bar, Pizza Hut, a couple of cafes and a proper restaurant.
A 6-screen cinema.
Services : Taxi service, Toothbrush dispensers in toilets, Child Care Services, Diaper changing rooms, Baby chairs in the restaurant area, Support services for the handicapped and pregnant women, Reserved parking spaces, Adapted toilets.
Open ( Complex ) : Summer Schedule: 10:00 to 23:00. (between 1st July and 31st August)
Winter Schedule : 10:00 to 22:00.
Christmas Schedule : (Between 10th and 23th December)10:00 to 23.00.
Open ( Hypermarket ) : Summer Schedule : (from July 1st to August 31st) Mondays to Saturdays from 8:00 to 23:00 Sundays and Holidays from 8:00 to 13:00.
Winter Schedule : Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00 to 22:00. Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 22:00. Sundays and Holidays from 9:00 to 13:00.
Open ( Cinema ) : Summer Schedule : (June 15th to September 15th) Mondays to Thursdays from 15:00 to 00:30. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 13:00 to 00:30.
Winter Schedule : Mondays to Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays from 13:30 to 22:30. Fridays, Saturdays and Holiday Eves from 13:30 to 00:30.
Address : Modelo Portimão Shopping Centre, Quinta da Malata 1 8500 152 Portimão
Where : take the turning off the N125 to Portimao ( by the hospital ) follow the main road into Portimao heading towards Praia da Rocha. Keep going straight on. Get in lane so you go through tunnel, after tunnel follow road up to big roundabout, and turn into the shopping centre which is on your left.
Tel : (+351) 282 490 840
Fax : (+351) 282 490 850
Email : administracao_ccp@SierraCentres.net
Web ( English option ) : ccportimao.net
Algarve Shopping
A busy large mall with a large selection of stores ( 100+ shops ).
A comfortable multiplex cinema.
A hypermarket.
Several cafes and restaurants on the top floor.
A large sun terrace.
Free pushchairs and pedal cars.
There is a crèche on the first floor for 2+ year olds ( €5.00 per hour ).
Open ( Centre ) : 09:00 to 0.00.
Open ( Shops ) : 10:00 and 22:00.
Address : AlgarveShopping, Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do Algarve. Lote R, Fracção 3 Tavagueira Guia. 8200 – 417 Albufeira Portugal
Where : Guia, on the EN125 just outside of Albufeira.
Tel : (+351) 289 105 500
Fax : (+351) 289 105 514
Email : administracao@algarveshopping.pt
Quinta Shopping
A really smart centre with open air terraces and wide esplanades catering for the resort. Its not worth a trip from Luz and it is quite expensive.
Designer fashion, Jewellery, Cosmetics feature most.
Chinese and Indian restaurants.
An English pub (!)
Tel: Shopping condominium service. (+351) 289 392 355.
Where: Quinta Shopping is located directly at the roundabout at the entrance to the Quinta do Lago Resort
Bougainvilea Plaza
Next to Quinta Shopping ( above ).
Catering more for daily shopping requirements for the resort. The Forum in Faro is probably a better bet for a major grocery shop.
There is a bank, newsagent and several cafes and restaurants.
Where: At the roundabout at the entrance to the Quinta do Lago Resort ( next to Quinta Shopping above )