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Foreign Office Updates Portugal Guidance Over Albufeira Conduct Rules and Wildfire Risk

Tourists face on-the-spot fines up to €1,800 under the municipality’s new code of conduct

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Overview

  • The municipality of Albufeira introduced its Code of Conduct on June 24 to regulate public behaviour in streets and beaches.
  • Prohibited actions include full or partial nudity outside beaches, street alcohol consumption, public urination and misuse of municipal property.
  • Violators can incur on-the-spot fines ranging from €150 to €1,800.
  • The FCO updated its travel guidance on June 26 to warn UK travellers about the new code of conduct alongside elevated wildfire hazards for the summer season.
  • Travellers are advised to monitor Portugal’s fire-risk index and contact emergency services on 112 if they see a fire.