General information for the Algarve, Portugal

Chemists

The farmacias are easily recognised by the lit green cross sign

Opening hours Mon - Fri 09.00 - 13.00 and 15.00 - 19.00, Sat 09.00 - 13.00

There is one chemist that is open 24 hrs and the duty rota is on all pharmacy windows.

Please take your regular medication with you, as they may not be available locally.  However, the pharmacists are highly trained and are able to diagnose a range of problems and prescribe accordingly.