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Praia da Luz Shops & Shopping

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 ).

Bakery
(Pastelaria)
Bakery

Pastelaria Fabrico Propario
Pastry, Bakers. Small Cafe / cake shop.
Where: Corner shop, on the left up from the square. Rua Direita 18.
Note: Currently up for sale, but still trading.

Bank
(Banco)
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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)
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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)
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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 : praia.luz.pt@barclays.com

Cash Point
(ATM )
Cashpoint ( ATM ), Praia da Luz. Algarve.

Baptista Supermarket

Located just inside the Baptista supermarket lobby. Maximum withdrawal ( all ATMs' ) is €200.
Open : During Supermarket opening hours.
Where : Up the hill ( Rua Primeiro do Maio ) from the town square, take the first turning to the right.

Boutique
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
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.

Boutique
Boutique

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 : http://www.gardeurdirect.com

Butchers
Meat

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
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 : http://www.algarvecarrental.com

Car Rental
Car Rental

Also see Azure Seas
Also see Francisco Figueiras

Craft Shops

See Also - Gift Shops and Tourist Stalls

Craft Shop
Crafts

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
Crafts

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
Crafts

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)
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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)
DentistDentist

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)
Doctor

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

Sticky Paws
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.

Electrical
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.

Fish Market
Crab & Shellfish

See Map LocationMorning Fish Market
Fresh, locally caught fish.
Open : Most mornings from 10.00 until sold out ( which is pretty quickly ).
Where ; The entrance to Commercial Centre directly opposite the Baptista Supermarket.

Fruit & Vegetables
FruitVegetables

See Map LocationBaptista II
This welcomed new store opened on 15/05/2009.
The Fruit and Vegetable section of the Baptista Supermarket has moved here, in its own separate store. The store sources its produce from the region and the freshness shows, including the fresh fish.
Open : Saturday to Saturday - 08:30 to 21:00.
Closed : Sundays.
Email : baptista.lda@mail.telepac.pt
Web  : supermercado-baptista.com

Furniture / Decor

Furniture

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

Gift Shops

See Also - Craft Shops and Tourist Stalls

Gift Shop
Crafts

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
Crafts

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
Crafts

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
Crafts

Loja da Prendas 3
General Gifts, clothing and beach supplies.
Where: About halfway along the promenade next to above.
Avenida dos Pescadores.

Gift Shop
Crafts

Gift Shop
A Wooden hut selling Gifts and Pottery
Open: During the Summer only.
Where: On the hill opposite the Habana cafe.

Haberdashery
Sewing

Xana
Haberdashery, Wool Shop, Sewing items and Baby Fashion.
More Details Soon.

Hairdresser
Hairdresser

Victor Picardo
Cabeleiros ( Men ). Smart Hairdresser.
Rua Direita.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 471

Hairdresser
Hairdresser

Kutting ROOM
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

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
Health

Terra da Harmonia ( Harony Earth )
Vitamins, supplements, natural body care, aromatherapy, herbs, tinctures, organic foods & gluten free products. Health care books. Vegetarian take-away.
Where: New Location - In the parade of shops in front of the Baptista Supermarket.
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
Case

Francisco Figueiras
Insurance Agent. Car Hire.
Where: Rua Dirieta.
More details soon.

Internet

Internet facilities

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.
Email : cafetariajasmin2005@hotmail.com.

Jewellery
Sananda - Jewellery

Sananda

A small jewellery and handcraft shop.
Where : Opposite the Plough and Harrow, on the right coming from the church / town square on the Rua Direita.

Jewellery
Little Gems, Jewellery

Little Gems
Fingerprint Jewellery

Bespoke hand made jewellery that captures your child's fingerprints in pure polished silver. The perfect gift for Baptisms, Birthdays, Mother's Day...or have your and your partner's prints together on matching his & hers pendants. They can create pendants, bracelets, key rings, cufflinks, mobile phone charms, book marks...anything is possible. The print is pressed into 99.9% pure silver and mounted on sterling silver findings. The process is totally safe and non toxic to children, all they have to do is press their finger into some clay. Individual and group bookings available, please call for more information. Please allow a lead time of 1 weeks for your order ( 4 weeks over the Christmas period ).
Address  : Urbanização das Fontaínhas, Lote 32. Praia da Luz. 8600-000.
Tel : (+351) 282 763 539.
Mobile  : (+351) 914 731 028.
Where  : info@littlegems.eu

Laundry
Lingerie

Local Laundry
Where : Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket.
Rua 25 de Abril.

Laundry
Lingerie

Neliana
(Villa) Laundry Service.
Where: Rua Direita.
More details soon.

Launderette
Lingerie

Lava Close
Modern Self Service Launderette.
Where: Next to the Baptista supermarket.
Rua 25 de Abril.

Library
(Biblioteca)
Library

A lending library
Handy for beach reading material. Exchanges and outright purchase.
Where: Located on the ground floor of the Commercial Centre.

Lingerie
Lingerie

Style - "Discount Lingerie"
Not actually been inside.
Where: 7 Vivenda Joao Manuel.
Rua Direita.

Lottery
jewels

Loja da Sorte
You can buy your Euromillions lottery tickets here.
Also the Portuguese National Lotto 1. Lotto 2. Tombola.
Where: Rua Direita.

Newsagent
Newspapers

Newsagent
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets, Stationary etc...
Where: Inside the arcade (Vila Sul) between the Habana and Lazuli Beach cafes.

Opticians
Opticians

Mamede Optico
Prescription, Fashion and Sun glasses.
Where: Rua Direita, 43.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 859.

Pharmacy
(Farmacias)
Pharmacy

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)
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Post Office
(Correios, Telegrafos e Telefones - C.T.T.)
Telephone calls and stamps.
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).

SupermarkeT
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Baptista
The largest supermarket in Praia da Luz. Bakery, Fish*, Fruit*, Vegetables*, Meats, Groceries, Wines & Beverages, Frozen Food, Deli counter, Coffee, Tobacconist.
English speaking. Cash point in foyer.
Cafe with seating inside and outside.
Shopping List Service.
Free Home Delivery Service.
*Now in their own separate shop, see fruit & veg entry above.
Open : Normally 0900-1900 Monday to Saturday, and 0900 - 1300 on Sundays.
Address : Urbanizacao Montes da Luz, Lote. 58. Praia da Luz 8600-166 Luz Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 789 231.
Fax : (+351) 282 788 685.
Email : baptista.lda@mail.telepac.pt
Web : supermercado-baptista.com

Supermarket
Supermarket

Cestinho
A 'mini mercado', small supermarket. Essentials and daily fresh bread. English Newspapers. Wines, Spirits and Tobacco. Telephone cards.
Where :  Located to serve the Estrala complex. Through the archway to the complex from the top of the Rua 5th Abril.
Open : Everyday 08.30 to 19.00. Sundays 09.00 to 16.00.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 262

Supermarket
Supermarket

O'Celeiro
Might not look much from the outside, but is a fair size, clean and tidy and covers the essentials. Bread, Milk, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. A pretty good selection of Wines and Beers. It also does hot spit roast chicken ( recommended ).
Open : Everyday inc. Sundays 08.30 to 20.00 (21.30 July/August)
Where : From the square, halfway up the hill, ( past the Chinese restaurant ), on the right.
Rua de Abril.
Address : R. 25 Abril 26 - Loja a Praia 8600-174 Luz-Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 788 550.

Tourist Stalls

See also Craft Shops and Gift Shops

Beach Stall
Beach Ball

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
Beach Ball

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.

Luz-info.com - Shops - Last update: 27/03/2010 - (c) Neil MacPherson - 2009