Telephone numbers
Emergency call: 112 (police – ambulance – fire brigade)
Emergency call for forest fires: 117
Poisoning: 217 950 143
Consulates at the Algarve
Germany: 289 803 148 / 181
Netherlands: 289 820 903
Belgium: 289 899 590
Austria: 289 510 900
Great Britain: 282 417 800
Sweden: 282 413 311
Norway: 282 414 878
Police – Policia
The emergency call is 112
In Portugal are two police departments, which are relevant for tourists.
1. The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) in white Skodas with green stripes or in green Nissan SUVs with darkgreen stripes.
2. The PSP (Policia de Segurança Publica) in white Skodas with blue stripes.
On the occasion of traffic checks Portuguese or English is spoken usually.
Keep the papers of the car renting company and your driving license ready.
When driving your own car or caravan you are obliged to show your green security card. Maybe the police will ask for your personal documentation.
Police officers in Portugal have a large margin of discretion. Always keep friendly and insightful.
Fire brigade – Bombeiros
The emergency call is 112
The vehicles of the Portuguese fire brigade are red. When you hear the sirene, give way immediately. The sirenes have two different sounds (normal siren and howler) and are both applied in a mixed way.
Ambulance – Ambulância
The emergency call is 112
Ambulances in Portugal are yellow with blue stripes. As soon as you hear the sirene give way immediately if at all possible. The sirenes have two different sounds (normal siren and howler) and are both applied in a mixed way. In case both sirenes are not respected, a very loud bass horn will be applied additionally.
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