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Useful & emergency numbers.
Save this page. It could make all the difference. Tap any number to call it. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 112, it works like 999 in the UK, and most operators speak English.
Emergency ServicesServiços de Emergência
112European Emergency NumberPolice · Ambulance · Fire
117Fire Alert NumberNúmero de Alerta de Incêndio
INEM (ambulance) and PSP / GNR (police) are reached via 112 in an emergency.
Health & MedicalSaúde & Médico
289 891 100Hospital de FaroSwitchboard · A&E open 24 hours, adults & paediatrics
289 401 000Centro de Saúde de Loulé
289 303 160Centro de Saúde de Quarteira
289 351 190Centro de Saúde de Almancil
808 24 24 24SNS 24 Health Line24/7, for non-urgent situations
800 250 250Poison Information CentreIntoxicação · INEM
Private HospitalsHospitais Privados
289 800 800Hospital Particular do AlgarveGambelas
289 570 700Lusíadas Albufeira
289 890 890Hospital Lusíadas Faro
Please call ahead before attending.
Social SupportApoio Social
116 006Victim Support LineLinha de Apoio à Vítima
144Social Emergency LineLinha de Emergência Social
808 96 24 24Psychological Support Line24/7
Safety & EnvironmentSegurança & Ambiente
808 200 520Environment & Territorial ProtectionSOS Ambiente e Território (burning)
117Fire Alert Number
Sea & CoastalMar & Portos
289 070 303Maritime Authority, QuarteiraAutoridade Marítima Nacional · Delegação de Quarteira
UtilitiesServiços Públicos
800 506 506Electricity, power outagesE-Redes · Avarias de Eletricidade
Useful to KnowÚtil Saber
- 112 works like 999 in the UK.
- Most operators speak English.
- Hospital A&E departments are open 24 hours.
- For non-urgent situations, contact SNS 24 on 808 24 24 24.
Useful Portuguese PhrasesFrases Úteis em Português
- Preciso de uma ambulância.
- I need an ambulance.
- Tenho uma emergência.
- I have an emergency.
- O meu filho está ferido.
- My child is injured.
- Onde fica o hospital mais próximo?
- Where is the nearest hospital?
- Não falo português.
- I don't speak Portuguese.
Useful Apps in PortugalApps Úteis
SNS 24 · MySNS Carteira Digital · Google Translate · Uber / Bolt · Portugal Emergency App (112)
Information correct at time of publication. Please always check for updates. For emergencies with risk to life, always call 112.