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Code of Conduct

Albufeira welcomes visitors, but public spaces must be shared with respect for residents, workers, beaches, streets and public facilities. This page is a simple visitor-friendly summary of the municipal code currently in force.

The code was published in Diario da Republica on June 23, 2025 and is in force. Here you can find a quick summary, while the PDF and the official link below include all details and the full information.

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Examples of behaviours that can lead to fines

These are highlighted examples only. The official sources include a broader set of rules and penalties.

Full or partial nudity in public

€300 to €1,800

Drinking alcohol in the street

€300 to €1,500

Urinating in public spaces

€300 to €1,500

Loud noise at night

€300 to €1,500

Sleeping or camping in public areas

€150 to €750

Cooking in public spaces

€150 to €750

Spitting on the ground

€150 to €750

Sexual acts or simulated sexual acts in public

€500 to €1,800

Official sources

The code was published in Diario da Republica on June 23, 2025 and is in force. Here you can find a quick summary, while the PDF and the official link below include all details and the full information.