Overview

• Albufeira’s code of conduct is now in force, banning a range of public misconduct and allowing fines from €150 to €1,800
• Sale of alcoholic beverages for public consumption is prohibited between 23:00 and 08:00 in key nightlife zones through at least October 31
• The UK Foreign Office issued an official travel advisory detailing the new rules and on-the-spot penalties for British holidaymakers
• Specific infractions subject to maximum fines include full or partial nudity, public urination, sexual acts, excessive noise and misusing public furniture
• Local authorities say the measures respond to growing booze-fuelled disorder and aim to safeguard residents’ quality of life