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OPENING TIMES
Shops: 09:00-13:00 & 15:00-19:00 Mon – Fri. / 09:00-13:00 Sat.
Shopping Centres: 10:00-23:00 every day
Banks: 08:30-14:45 weekdays 18:00-23:00 some city centre branches. Also exchange facilities at airports and railway stations.
Post Office: 09:00-18:00 Mon – Fri. Main branches have limited Sat. service
Museums: Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. Some close for lunch. Open 10:00- 17:00 or later in summer.
Palaces/Castles: Closed on Wednesdays. Admission prices vary.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Jan 1st, Shrove Tuesday, April 25th, May 1st, Good Friday, Corpus Christi, June 10th, August 15th, October 5th, November 1st, December 1st, 8th and 25th.
2 additional local holidays in Lisbon and Oporto – 13th & 25th June.
US CONSULATES
Lisbon – Avenida das Forcas Armadas
Funchal – Rua da Alfândega
TELEPHONES
Please refer to the Yellow Pages for telephone numbers for US calling cards
The Portuguese international dialing extension is +351
ADDITIONAL FREE TIME SUGGESTIONS
Large towns and cities have tourist information offices where you can pick up maps and information about local sights and evening activities. Of course, the internet is your best source and allows you to plan ahead. See local papers and ask hotel staff.