Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal

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Praia da Luz
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Shopping And Services in Luz


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Shopping & Services in Praia da Luz

Here you will find all of the Shops and Services I have found in Praia da Luz. It should be pretty much a complete list as I endeavour to check and update it at least on a quarterly basis ( when I visit ), but I know there must be at least one I've missed.
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 ). See the foot of the page for a list of the supermarkets in Luz and the major Supermarkets in Lagos, or again here for a separate page with its own map.
Also see here for other shops / services that are nearby that stock goods that are not ( as far as I know ) currently available in Luz. If you know differently, please tell me.
Any remarks included are my own views. You may not agree. So why not try them and let me know if you disagree with my comments or have some of your own you think I should include.
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African Craft Shop
African Crafts and Gifts
( Details )
ORANGE B UPPER
Arrecadacao da Luz
Decor, Paintings and Gifts
( Details )
AQUA C UPPER
Ali Super
Supermarket
( Details )
YELLOW D UPPER
Luz Car Hire
Car Hire
( Details )
Coco & Shells
Gift Shop
( Details )
GREEN E UPPER
Credito Agricola
Bank and Cash Point
( Details )
GREEN F UPPER
Luz Dent
Dentist
( Details )
GREEN G UPPER
Luz Doc
24hrs Medical Centre
Details )
GREEN H UPPER
Laboratorio Dentario
Dentists
( Details )
GREEN I UPPER
Cine Estudio
Cinema
( Details )
AQUA J UPPER
Baptista
The Largest Supermarket
( Details )
YELLOW K UPPER
Artesian Well
Gift shop, Souvenirs
( Details )
ORANGE L UPPER
Lava Close
Launderette
( Details )
ORANGE M UPPER
Mamede Optico
Opticians
( Details )
ORANGE N UPPER
Electro Luz
Electrical Goods
(Details)
Xana
Haberdashery, Wool Shop
(Details)
Talho
Butchers
(Details)
ORANGE O UPPER
Pharmacy
( Details )
Sally E
Boutique, Young fashions, Beachwear.
( Details )
ORANGE P UPPER
Papelaria da Luz
Newsagents, Tobacco and Gifts
( Details )
ORANGE Q UPPER
Luz Lending Library
Library, Paperbacks.
( Details )
ORANGE R UPPER
Pastelaria_Fabrico_Propario
Bakery and Cakes
Currently up for sale.
( Details )
YELLOW S UPPER
Azure Seas
Promenade Gift Shop
Excursions and Car Hire
( Details )
Prendas 3
Promenade Gift Shop
( Details )
YELLOW T UPPER
Artesanato de Portugal
Pottery Gifts
( Details )
ORANGE U UPPER
Newsagent
News and Tobacco
In the arcade between the cafe's.
( Details )
ORANGE V UPPER ORANGE W UPPER
Gardeur Direct
Boutique
German imported fashions.
( Details )
ORANGE X UPPER
Post Office
( Details )
ORANGE Y UPPER
Shop
Hardware bits and pieces.
'Pound shop' style.
( Details )
ORANGE Z UPPER
Laundry
Laundry
( Details )
AQUA a
O'Celeiro
Supermarket
( Details )
YELLOW b
Stall
Tourist Beach Stall
( Details )
YELLOW c
Seasonal Stalls
Tourist Craft Stalls
( Details )
YELLOW d
Fire and Earth
Gift Shop, Tattoos
( Details )
Kutting Korner
Hairdresser and Beauty Salon
( Details )
ORANGE e
Terra da Harmonia
Health Shop
( Details )
ORANGE f
Lingerie
Lingerie
( Details )
YELLOW g
Gift Shop
Gifts and Pottery
( Details )
AQUA h
Ali Super
Supermarket
( Details )
ORANGE i
Capricho
Boutique
( Details )
AQUA j
Cestinho
Mini Supermarket
( Details )
GREEN k
Estrela
Health Spa
Part of the Oceanica complex.
( Details )
ORANGE l
Loja da Sorte
Lottery Shop
Euromillions tickets sold here.
( Details )
ORANGE m
Francisco Figueiras
Insurance Agent. Car Hire.
( Details )
ORANGE n
Asian Teak
Furniture
( Details )

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Bakery
(Pastelaria)
Bakery
Pastelaria Fabrico Propario - ( R )
Pastry, Bakers. Small Cafe / cake shop.
Where: Rua Direita 18.
Note: Currently up for sale.
Bank
(Banco)
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Crédito Agricola - ( E )
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. An alternative cash point is situated inside the Baptista supermarket five minutes walk up the hill (Rua de 5 Abril). 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 the town square, on opposite side of the road to the Church.
Boutique
Boutique
Sally E
Sally E - ( O )
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 Boutique
Capricho - ( i )
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
Gardeur Direct - ( W )
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: Gardeurdirect.com
Builder
Builder
Louis Costa - ( not on the map )
Builder, General Handyman. Barbeque construction.
Tel (Mob): (+351) 964 478 269.
Butchers
Meat
Talho
Talho Butchers - ( N )
Small butcher shop.

Where: Just inside the entrance ( the one opposite the Baptista Supermarket ) to the Commercial Centre.
Car Rental
Car Rental
Algarve Car Rental - ( D )
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: Algarve Car Rental
Car Rental
Car Rental
Also see ( T ) - Azure Seas
Also see ( m ) - Francisco Figueras
Cinema
Cinema
Cine Estudio - ( I )
English and Portuguese language films. Original language films with Portuguese sub-titles.
What's On now. The site is in Portuguese but you should be able to work it out. There is also an advertising billboard on the sea front by the Habana / Lazuli cafes that will tell you what's currently on and when ( normally 21.00 /22.00 ).
Where: Up the hill from the bank. Edificio Luztur (Commercial Center) Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche).
Tel: (+351) 282 703 332.
Copy / Fax services
Copier
Luz.Com - ( E )
Internet access - weekly packages available. DVD rental, Fax service, Scanning & Printing. Greeting cards & small gifts.
Who: Tracey & Lesley.
Where: In the commercial centre by the Pharmacy.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 210.
Craft Shops See Also - Gift Shops and Tourist Stalls
Craft Shop
Crafts
Africa Craft Shop - ( A )
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
Fire & Earth - ( d )
Incense. Tattoo parlour. Arts, Crafts and Gifts.
Where: Just up from the bank.
Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche)
Craft Stalls
Crafts
Seasonal Tourist Stall
Craft Stalls - ( c )
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)
DentistDentist
Luz Dent - ( F )
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. - ( H )
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 - ( G )
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 - ( not on the map )
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.
DVD Rental
DVD
Eureka Services - ( V )
( formerly Pirate Internet Cafe ). Video, DVD rental. Holiday membership available (€15 deposit plus i.d required)
Open: Monday to Thursday. 10.00 - 22.00. Friday to Sunday. 10.00 - 24.00.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 191.
Electrical
Electrical
Electroluz
Electro-Luz - Photozoom -  ( N )
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.
Estate Agent
Property
Avenida Propriedades.
See the Property Services Page.
Estate Agent
Property
HouseSeekers
See the Property Services Page.
Estate Agent
Property
Winkworths
See the Property Services Page.
Furniture
Furniture

Asian Teak - ( n )
Teakwood furniture.
Where: Rua Direita, Praia da Luz.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 132.
More Details soon.
Furniture / Decor
Furniture
Arrecadacao da Luz - ( B )
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
Gardening
Property
See the Property Services Page.
Gift Shops See Also - Craft Shops and Tourist Stalls
Gift Shop
Crafts
Azure Seas
Azure Seas - ( T )
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 - ( D )
Women's Fashion. A small Gift / Jewellry shop. New in 2007.
Where: In the main square, diagonally opposite the bank.
Tel: (+351) 933 440 033.
EMail: info@cocoshells.com
Web: www.cocoshells.com
Gift Shop
Crafts
Artesian Well Gift Shop
Gift Shop- ( K )
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 3
Loja da Prendas 3 - ( S )
General Gifts, clothing and beach supplies.
Where: About halfway along the promenade next to above.
Avenida dos Pescadores.
Gift Shop
Crafts
Gift Shop - ( g )
A Wooden hut selling Gifts and Pottery
Where: On the hill opposite the Habana cafe.
Haberdashery
Sewing
Xana Haberdashery
Xana - ( N )
Haberdashery, Wool Shop, Sewing items and Baby Fashion.
More Details Soon.
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
Victor Picardo
Cabeleiros. Smart Hairdresser.
Rua Direita.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 471
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
Kutting Korner Hairdresser
Kutting Korner - ( d )
Smart Hairdresser and Beauty Salon.
Where: Just up from the bank, on the corner of Rua da Teixeira and Rua 3rd de Mai (Rua Espiche)
Tel: (+351) 282 789 354
More Details Soon
Hardware
Hardware
Hardware - ( Y )
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
Terra da Harmonia - ( e )
Vitamins, supplements, natural body care, aromatherapy, herbs, tinctures, organic foods & gluten free products. Health care books. Vegetarian take-away.
Where: Between the Royal Garden Chinese and the main square.
Rua 25 de april n2
Tel / Fax: (+351) 282 788 353.
Web: Terra da Harmonia
Health Salon Estrela - ( k )
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 Figueras
Francisco Figuera's - ( m )
Insurance Agent. Car Hire.
Where: Rua Dirieta.
More details soon.
Internet Luz.Com - ( P ) - Update:  10/07  Closed Down
Internet Access
Internet
Eureka Services - ( V )
(formerly Pirate) 6 computers, ADSL, Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs.
Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight.
Where: Halfway up the Rua Direita.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 191.
Laundry
Lingerie
Local Laundry - ( Z )
Where: Opposite the O'Celeiro supermarket.
Rua 25 de Abril.
Laundry
Lingerie
Neliana - ( W )
(Villa) Laundry Service.
Where: Rua Direita.
More details soon.
Launderette
Lingerie
Lava Close Launderette
Lava Close - ( L )
Modern Self Service Launderette.
Where: Next to the Baptista supermarket.
Rua 25 de Abril.
Library
(Biblioteca)
Library
A lending library - ( Q )
Handy for beach reading material. Exchanges and outright purchase.
Where: Located on the ground floor of the Commercial Centre.
Lingerie
Lingerie
Lingerie
Discount Lingerie - ( f )
Not actually been inside.
Where: 7 Vivenda Joao Manuel.
Rua Direita.
Lottery
jewels
Loja da Sorte
Loja da Sorte - ( l )
You can buy your Euromillions lottery tickets here.
Also the Portuguese National Lotto 1. Lotto 2. Tombola.

Where: Rua Direita.
Newsagent
Newspapers
Newsagents
Papelaria da Luz - ( P )
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets etc...
Open: Mon - Fri 09.00 to 19.00. Sat - 09.00 to 13.00 & 14.30 to 18.30. Sun - 09.00 to 13.30.
Where: At the entrance to the Commercial Centre (opposite the Baptista supermarket).
Newsagent
Newspapers
Newsagent - ( U )
English Newspapers, Cigarettes, Sweets, Stationary etc...
Where: Inside the arcade (Vila Sul) between the Habana and Lazuli Beach cafes.
Opticians
Opticians
Mamede Optico - ( M )
Prescription, Fashion and Sun glasses.
Where: Rua Direita, 43.
Tel: (+351) 282 788 859.
Pharmacy
(Farmacias)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy - ( O )
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)
Post Office icon
Post Office - ( X )
(Correios, Telegrafos e Telefones - C.T.T.)
Telephone calls and stamps.
See here for more details.
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).
Pottery
Artesanato de Portugal
Artesanato de Portugal - ( T )
Typical Portuguese Pottery. Gifts and Souvenirs
Where: On the right hand side coming up from the beach front.
23 Rua da Praia.
Tourist Stalls See also Craft Shops and Gift Shops
Beach Stall
Beach Ball
Luz tourist stalls
Tourist Stall - ( b )
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 Stall
Tourist Stalls - ( c )
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.
Video / DVD rentals
DVD
Eureka Services - (V )
(formerly Pirate) 4,000 DVD’s (holiday rentals). Laser jet printer, scanner, photocopying, web cams, headsets, fax plus Computer repairs.
Open: Mon.- Thurs. 10am-10pm. Fri.-Sun. 10am-midnight.
Tel: (+351) 282 789 191. Mobile: (+351) 933 590 652.

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Local Supermarkets

Baptista Supermarket Logo
Baptista Supermarket
Supermarket - ( J )
Urbanizacao Montes da Luz, Lote. 58
Tel: (+351) 282 789 231.
Fax: (+351) 282 788 685
Free Home Delivery Service
Shopping List Service
Bakery, Fruit, Meats, Groceries, Wines & Beverages, Frozen Food, Deli counter, Coffee, Tobacconist.
English speaking. Cash point in foyer.
Open: Normally 0900-1900 Monday to Saturday, and 0900 - 1300 on Sundays.
Ali Super
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AliSuper
Supermarket - ( C )
Small, basic essentials.
Where: Opposite the church. Ave. dos Pescadores.
Tel: (+351) 282 787 247.
Ali Super
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Supermarket
Supermarket - ( h )
Small, basic essentials.
Where: On the right, up the hill from the beach front.
Rua da Praia.
Cestinho
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Cestinho
Supermarket - ( j )
A 'mini mercado', small supermarket. Essentials and daily fresh bread. English Newspapers. Wines and Spirits. Telephone cards.
Where:  Located to serve the Estrala complex. Through the archway to the complex from the Rua 5th Abril.
Open: Everyday 08.30 to 19.00. Sundays 09.00 to 16.00.
O'Celeiro
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O'Celeiro Supmarket Photo
Supermarket - ( a )
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. It also does hot spit roast chicken (recommended).
Open: Everyday inc. Sundays 08.30 to 20.00 (21.30 July/August)
Where: Up the hill (in front of the bank)
Rua de Abril. .
Tel: (+351) 282 788 550.

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Other (Lagos) Supermarkets

Intermarché
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Situated on the Luz side of Lagos. Mentioned here as it is the largest supermarket nearby. Straight across the first roundabout as you enter Lagos (from Luz), on the right side of the road at the bottom of the long slope.
Tel: (+351) 282 782 233.
Lidl
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Where: Left turn at the first roundabout as you enter Lagos (from Luz), down the hill, cross the next roundabout. Lidl is on the left side of the road.
Modelo
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Part of a popular Portuguese chain.
Where: Left turn at the first roundabout on entering Lagos (from Luz), down the hill, left turn at the next roundabout, going up the hill. Follow the road for about two or three minutes. The Supermarket is on the right, the entrance is just before the petrol station.
Mercado de Peixes A fresh Fish, Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Market. There are many different vendors. It is spread over two floors with a further 3rd floor which is a coffee bar and restaurant. Get there early for the best choice for fish.
Where: On the main road facing the Town Waterfront boardwalk, between the Post Office and the Marina.
Pingo Doce
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Part of a Portuguese chain. They do flower deliveries.
Where: On the other side of Lagos (from Luz). Follow the signs for the N125 to Portimao. Crossing the bridge by the marina and continue on the N125 for five minutes, past the petrol station (on the right). The Supermarket is on the right, keep an eye out for the sign.
Tel: (+351) 282 792 256

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