A Complete Guide to Praia da Luz, The Algarve
Shops & Shopping in Praia da Luz
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Here you will find all of the Shops and Services I have found in Praia da Luz. It should be pretty much a complete list as I endeavour to check and update it at least on a
quarterly basis ( when I visit ), but I am pretty sure there is probably at least one I've missed (?). Other than the essentials there is a fair mix of shops in Luz, however most are naturally tourist gift shops. For a
more varied range and superstore types you can always visit nearby Lagos ( only 10 minutes away by car, bus or taxi ). Listings of the supermarkets in Luz, the major
Supermarkets in Lagos, and the main Shopping Centres in the Algarve are on the
Supermarkets page with their own map.
Any remarks included 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. Should you use any of the services listed here, please let them know where you got the information from, for no other reason than it encourages them to keep me up to date with changes in their details.
Any remarks included 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. Should you use any of the services listed here, please let them know where you got the information from, for no other reason than it encourages them to keep me up to date with changes in their details.
Map of Praia da Luz Shops
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| Bakery (Pastelaria)  |
Pastelaria Fabrico Propario
Pastry, Bakers. Small Cafe / cake shop. Where: Rua Direita 18. Note: Currently up for sale. |
| Bank (Banco)  |
Crédito Agricola
English speaking staff. Commission charged on exchanges. No credit card transactions over the counter so you need to use the outside ATM (Cash point). Note that the ATM has been known to empty on / during national / bank holidays. Alternative cash points are situated inside the Baptista supermarket five minutes walk up the hill (Rua de 5 Abril) or the other bank Espirito Santo 500m Up the hill ( Rua 2nd Abril ) from the square, on the right hand side of the road. Some Bars / Restaurants may accept sterling but it will be at a poorer rate of exchange. The currency is the Euro, (seven banknotes and eight coins). Where : On the corner of square about 100m north of the Church. Address : Praça República 2, Praia Luz 8600-149 LUZ LGS Tel : (+351) 282 790 770 |
| Bank (Banco) |
Banco Espirito Santo
English speaking staff. Commission charged on exchanges. No credit card transactions over the counter so you need to use the ATM (Cash point) in the foyer ( which is accessible at night using your bank card for entry ). Note that the ATM has been known to empty on / during national / bank holidays. Alternative cash points are situated inside the Baptista supermarket five minutes walk up the hill (Rua de 5 Abril) or the other bank Credito Agricola located in the main square. Where: 500m Up the hill ( Rua 2nd Abril ) from the square, on the right hand side of the road. |
| Bank (Banco) |
 Barclays
More details soon. Where : On the St James Apartment complex. Address : Urbanização de St. James, Lote 5, Cave, Montes da Luz. 8600-128 Luz-Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 002 180 Fax : (+351) 282 002 181 Email : barclays (luz) |
Boutique |
 
Sally E
Smart, bright shop. Up to date fashions, men / women. Swimwear. Where: Located n the Commercial Centre. Just off Rua Direita, next to the Pharmacy. |
| Boutique |
 
Capricho
More of a fancy gift shop, has some good T-shirts, wraps, swimwear etc. Where: On the promenade toward the beach bar. Av. dos Pescadores. |
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Gardeur Direct
German boutique. Discounted prices. Open: Mon - Fri. 10.00 - 18.00. Sat. 10.00 - 14.00m. Where: Part of a parade of shops as one-way system begins, going into Luz via the old road. Opposite the junction with Rua da Praia. Porta do Paraíso - Loja O, Rua Direita. Tel: (+351) 282 788 630. Fax: (+351) 292 788 635. Email: info@gardeurdirect.com. Web: Gardeurdirect.com |
Butchers |
 
Talho Butchers
Small butcher shop. Fresh meat daily. Where: Just inside the entrance ( the one opposite the Baptista Supermarket ) to the Commercial Centre. |
Car Rental |
Algarve Car Rental
Cars, Quad Bikes, Scooters and Bicycles available. Also tickets for excursions. Fairly good rates E.g. 3 days hire Ford Galaxy (7 seats) €150 (all inc.) Where: On the corner diagonally opposite the church. Tel: (+351) 282 789 510. Web: Algarve Car Rental |
| Car Rental |
Also see ( T ) - Azure Seas
Also see ( m ) - Francisco Figueiras |
Cinema |
Cine Estudio
English and Portuguese language films. Original language films with Portuguese sub-titles. What's On now. The site is in Portuguese but you should be able to work it out. There is also an advertising billboard on the sea front by the Habana / Lazuli cafes that will tell you what's currently on and when ( normally 21.00 /22.00 ). Where: Up the hill from the bank. Edificio Luztur (Commercial Center) Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche). Tel: (+351) 282 703 332. |
| Craft Shops | See Also - Gift Shops and Tourist Stalls |
Craft Shop
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Africa Craft Shop
Ceramic animals, batiks, wood & stone carvings of African animals, birds. Crafted chairs, jewellery etc. Imported directly from Africa. Packing & shipping can be arranged. Just below the Dolphin restaurant. Where: Rua da Calheta. Tel. Mobile: (+351) 967 791 164. |
| Craft Shop
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Fire & Earth
Ceramics, Clothing, Incense. Tattoo parlour. Arts, Crafts and Gifts. ( Part of the Loja Joanna commercial centre ) Where: Just up from the bank, on the corner of Rua da Teixeira and Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche) Address: Rua 1 De Maio, Edificio Luz Tur, Loja Az, Luz 8600-000. Where: Just up from the bank, on the right. Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche) |
| Craft Stalls |
 
Craft Stalls
There are several craft stalls on the promenade, selling jewellery and henna tattoos etc. They are more likely to be about during the high season. |
| Dentist (Dentista)  |
 Luz Dent
Dr Peter Steinhausen. One of Luzs' two dental practices. Where: Next to the O'Celeiro supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril, Tel: (+351) 282 788 820. |
| Dentist (Dentista) |
Laboratorio Dentario.
One of Luzs' two dental practices who speak fluent English. Where: Opposite Luzdoc medical centre. Rua 25 de Abril, Tel: (+351) 282 788 670. Fax: (+351) 282 789 268. |
| Doctor (Doutor)  |
Luzdoc - 24hrs Medic
This is a modern surgery just off the town square. Note: Medical insurance is advised, even though EU citizens can obtain a refund of most medical costs by using form / card E111 ( forms available from Post Offices in the U.K.). Where: Up the hill opposite the bank. Rua 25 de Abril, 12. Tel: (+351) 282 780 700 Fax: (+351) 282 780 709 |
Dog Grooming |
Sticky Paws -
( not on the map ) Dog Grooming. Taxi collection service or home visits. Bath & Brush €10, Full grooming from €27.50 (small) to €37.50 (large) Tel (Mob): (+351) 933 800 082. |
DVD Rental |
Eureka Services
( formerly Pirate Internet Cafe ). Video, DVD rental. Holiday membership available (€15 deposit plus i.d required) Open: Monday to Thursday. 10.00 - 22.00. Friday to Sunday. 10.00 - 24.00. Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. |
Electrical |
Electro-Luz Photozoom
A general electrical goods shop. Telly's, HiFi etc.. Photographic supplies (Film, Batteries etc.). Where: Opposite side of the road to the Baptista supermarket, beneath the apartment block / Commercial Centre. C. Com. Edifício Luztur. |
Estate Agent |
Avenida Propriedades.
See the Property Services Page. |
| Estate Agent |
HouseSeekers See the Property Services Page. |
| Estate Agent |
Winkworths See the Property Services Page. |
| Food | See the Supermarkets Page. |
Furniture |
Asian Teak
Teakwood furniture. Where: Rua Direita, Praia da Luz. Tel: (+351) 282 788 132. More Details soon. |
| Furniture / Decor |
Arrecadacao da Luz
Decor shop, unique tables, chairs, beds, one-off lamps, wall decorations etc. Wrought Iron work. Handmade to your requirements shipped anywhere. Smaller items, candles, throws Locally made genuine silver & gemstone jewellery made with semiprecious stones. Plenty of Art on show. Where: Between Kellys bar and The Bull. Rua da Calheta, 4D 8600-154. Tel: (+351) 282 788 224. Mobile. (+351) 918 660 005. Fax: (+351) 282 789 022. Where: www.arrecadacaodaluz.com |
Gardening |
See the Property Services Page. |
| Gift Shops | See Also - Craft Shops and Tourist Stalls |
| Gift Shop |
 
Azure Seas
General Gifts, clothing and beach supplies. As well as being a gift shop it seems to do car rental, tickets for various sightseeing trips. Where: About halfway along the promenade in the small parade of shops. Avenida dos Pescadores. |
| Gift Shop |
Coco and shells
Women's Fashion. A small Gift / Jewellery shop. New in 2007. Where: In the main square, diagonally opposite the bank. Tel: (+351) 933 440 033. EMail: info@cocoshells.com Web: Cocoshells.com |
| Gift Shop |
 
Gift Shop
A fair sized gift shop. Beach goods. Where: The beginning of the parade of shops opposite the Baptista Supermarket. More details soon. |
| Gift Shop |
 
Loja da Prendas 3
General Gifts, clothing and beach supplies. Where: About halfway along the promenade next to above. Avenida dos Pescadores. |
| Gift Shop
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Gift Shop
A Wooden hut selling Gifts and Pottery Open: During the Summer only. Where: On the hill opposite the Habana cafe. |
Haberdashery |
Xana
Haberdashery, Wool Shop, Sewing items and Baby Fashion. More Details Soon. |
Hairdresser |
Victor Picardo
Cabeleiros ( Men ). Smart Hairdresser. Rua Direita. Tel: (+351) 282 789 471 |
| Hairdresser |
 
Kutting Korner
Smart Unisex Hairdresser and Beauty Salon. ( Part of the Loja Joanna commercial centre ) Where: Just up from the bank, on the corner of Rua da Teixeira and Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche) Address: Rua 1 De Maio, Edificio Luz Tur, Loja Az, Luz 8600-000. Tel: (+351) 282 789 354 More Details Soon |
Hardware |
Hardware
Basically a £ shop but good a place for those elusive bits e.g., bath plugs, light bulbs etc.. Where: Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril. |
Health shop
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Terra da Harmonia
Vitamins, supplements, natural body care, aromatherapy, herbs, tinctures, organic foods & gluten free products. Health care books. Vegetarian take-away. Where: Between the Royal Garden Chinese and the main square. Rua 25 de april n2 Tel / Fax: (+351) 282 788 353. Web: Terra da Harmonia |
| Health Salon | 
Estrela
Beauty Centre comprises of 3 treatment rooms. Air conditioned, fully equipped gym. Indoor mineral pool. Jacuzzi. Sauna. Where: On past (A) up the hill, part of the Oceanica group. Rua Escola Primaria. Tel: (+351) 282 769 226. |
Insurance |
 
Francisco Figueiras
Insurance Agent. Car Hire. Where: Rua Dirieta. More details soon. |
| Internet | Luz.Com - ( P ) - Update: 10/07 Closed Down |
Internet |
Eureka Services
(formerly Pirate) 8 computers ( including connections for your own laptop ), ADSL, Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs. Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight. Where : On the one way road leading out of Luz. Coming from the square on the right hand side before the Post Office. Opposite the Ocean resort complex. Address : Rua Direita, 20. Praia da Luz. Tel : (+351) 282 789 191 Email : Eureka.services |
Internet
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Cafe Jasmin
A small Portuguese Cafe Bar. Has two internet connected computers at €1.00 for 30 minutes. T.V. Cafeteria type seating. Formerly the Luz Praia ( 2006 ). Smoking allowed. Where: Just before the Post Office, 29, Rua Dirieta. Tel: (+351) 282 768 277.  01/2008 |
Laundry
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Local Laundry
Where: Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril. |
| Laundry |
  Neliana
(Villa) Laundry Service. Where: Rua Direita. More details soon. |
| Launderette
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Lava Close
Modern Self Service Launderette. Where: Next to the Baptista supermarket. Rua 25 de Abril. |
| Library (Biblioteca)  |
A lending library
Handy for beach reading material. Exchanges and outright purchase. Where: Located on the ground floor of the Commercial Centre. |
Lingerie |
 
Style - "Discount Lingerie"
Not actually been inside. Where: 7 Vivenda Joao Manuel. Rua Direita. |
Lottery |
 
Loja da Sorte
You can buy your Euromillions lottery tickets here. Also the Portuguese National Lotto 1. Lotto 2. Tombola. Where: Rua Direita. |
Newsagent
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Papelaria da Luz
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets etc... Open: Mon - Fri 09.00 to 19.00. Sat - 09.00 to 13.00 & 14.30 to 18.30. Sun - 09.00 to 13.30. Where: At the entrance to the Commercial Centre (opposite the Baptista supermarket). |
| Newsagent |
Newsagent
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets, Stationary etc... Where: Inside the arcade (Vila Sul) between the Habana and Lazuli Beach cafes. |
Opticians |
Mamede Optico
Prescription, Fashion and Sun glasses. Where: Rua Direita, 43. Tel: (+351) 282 788 859. |
| Pharmacy (Farmacias)  |
Pharmacy
Look out for a green cross sign. Pharmacies are open during normal business hours, there is one pharmacy in every town that is on duty through the night, it's address is posted in the window of every other chemist and in local newspapers. Where: Up the hill past the bank in the town square. Inside the Commercial Centre. |
| Post Office (Correio)  |
Post Office
(Correios, Telegrafos e Telefones - C.T.T.) Telephone calls and stamps. See here for more details. Stamps can also be bought from news stands and tobacconists (e.g. on the beach front). Open: It is open from 0900 - 1800 but is closed at weekends and bank holidays. Where: Near the centre of the town on the Rue Direita (the old road to Lagos). |
| Pottery | 
Artesanato de Portugal
Typical Portuguese Pottery. Gifts and Souvenirs Where: On the right hand side coming up from the beach front. 23 Rua da Praia. |
| Supermarkets | See the Supermarkets Page. |
| Tourist Stalls | See also Craft Shops and Gift Shops |
Beach Stall |
 
Tourist Stall
A large semi-permanent beach stall. Hats, belts, beachwear. Where: On the corner, at the start of the Promenade, opposite the Habana cafe. |
| Craft Stalls |
Tourist Stalls
Seasonal tourist stalls. Anything up to half a dozen temporary stalls set up on the promenade daily, mainly during the peak season. Jewellery, henna tattoos etc. |
| Video / DVD rentals |
Eureka Services
(formerly Pirate) 4,000 DVD’s (holiday rentals). Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs. Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight. Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. Mobile: (+351) 933 590 652. |