late opening supermarket?

mjeffreysmith · Post by **mjeffreysmith** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:34 pm

We are due to arrive in Carvoeiro late evening on Friday 25 June- are any supermarkets open late? Many thanks, May

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:31 pm

Intermarche is open till 9, some of the small supermarkets in the village open later but I wouldn't want to rely on them being open.

What about asking for a food pack to be put in your accommodation?

Debs G · Post by **Debs G** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:33 pm

Can I just ask - what time does the Intermarche close on Sundays? Last time we were in cvo we arrived on a Sunday and wanted to go shopping but it was shut - and it seemed quite early.
Do most supermarkets close early on Sunday?

(Sorry for hi-jacking the post)

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:34 pm

I think intermarche still closes at 1pm on Sundays, not sure if it will open longer in the height of the season.

The small shops tend to stay open all day on Sunday

Caroline · Post by **Caroline** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:46 am

Just a little tip,if you are driving from Faro airport and have arrived late,turn off at Guia and follow signs to Algarve shopping where Continente is open until 11pm (or it may be 12).Only for the adventurous of course!

mjeffreysmith · Post by **mjeffreysmith** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:08 am

Many thanks for the tips, everyone. May

Debs G · Post by **Debs G** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:22 am

Also thanks for the advice.

I haven't done much shopping in the Algarve yet and although I'm not much of a shoppaholic I'm itching to get to know what's out there shop-wise!

Are there the sort of shops you would find in the UK high street - like WHSmith or Boots or any department store types?

Thank you

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:43 am

Algarve shopping has a really large Continente hypermarket, lots of clothes shops, Worten electrical (bit like Dixons or Currys) a sports shop, book shop and some nice 'knick knack' shops like warehouse and gato preto.

There is also a cinema with english language films (portuguese subtitles), ten pin bowling and an american-style food court with fast food and traditional portuguese food.

Worth a visit, especially if the weather is not great in winter - you could spend the day there!