Police in the Algarve
There are two types of police in the Algarve: the GNR and the PSP. In this article you can read what the difference is between the two. Below you can also find the addresses and phone numbers of the different police stations in the Algarve. In case of you need the police immediately, you should call the emergency number 112.
Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR)
The National Republican Guard (in Portuguese: Guarda Nacional Republicana or in short GNR) is the national gendarmerie force in Portugal. Basically, GNR is the military police force and GNR personnel are soldiers. The GNR deals with maintaining public order and all safety matters. They have jurisdiction over the majority of Portugal, except the larger cities, which fall under the jurisdiction of the PSP. If necessary, the GNR can hand over cases to the PSP. Still, you will find a GNR police station in every main town in the Algarve. If you need to file a police report for robbery or theft, there is always a nearby office where you can walk in. GNR stations are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP)
In addition to the GNR, there is the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP). The PSP is the civil police force of Portugal. They focus on large urban areas and airports. In addition, they secure major events, do traffic policing, crime investigations and are responsible for firearms licensing.
Lost and found items
Items that are found by the police or were handed in by civilians are being archived in an online system. Below you can find the website where you can check for lost and found items.
Addresses and phone numbers of the police
Below you can find the contact details of all the GNR stations, categorized by region.
Central Algarve
Albufeira
Estrada Vale de Pedras
8201-861 Albufeira
+351 289 590 790
Almancil
Rua Vale Formoso
8135-859 Almancil
+351 289 351 530
Armação de Pêra
Via Dorsal – Sítio da Torre
8365-108 Armação de Pêra
+351 289 320 240
Faro
Largo de São sebastião 18
8000-155 Faro, Portugal
+351 289 887 600
Loulé
Travessa Charles Bonett
8100-687 Loulé
+351 289 410 490
Olhão
R. Gabriel Mendonça 5
8700-082 Moncarapacho, Portugal
+351 289 790 010
Olhos de Água
Torre da Medronheira
8200-595 Olhos De Água
+351 289 597 120
Paderne
Largo General Humberto Delgado
8200-495 Albufeira
+351 289 367 115
Salir
Rua Manuel Dourado Eusébio 44
8100-202 Salir
+351 289 489 136
São Bartolomeu de Messines
Rua Francisco N. Cabrita 3
8375-124 São Bartolomeu de Messines
+351 289 339 246
São Brás de Alportel
Sítio da Calçada, E.N. 270
8150-156 São Brás de Alportel
+351 289 840 800
Quarteira
Rua do Nascente
8125-507 Quarteira
+351 289 310 420
Vilamoura
Rua das Laranjeiras
8125-470 Vilamoura
+351 289 381 780
Eastern Algarve
Alcoutim
Rua 25 de Abril 12
8970-057 Alcoutim
+351 281 540 010
Castro Marim
Rua de São Sebastião 53
8950-121 Castro Marim
+351 281 531 004
Martinlongo
Rua Cabo Agostinho F. Ferreiro 19
8970-261 Martinlongo
+351 281 498 131
Tavira
Rua de Santa Margarida 2
8800-500 Tavira
+351 281 329 030
Vila Real de Santo António
Rua Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, nº 19
8900-242 Vila Real de Santo António
+351 281 530 150
Western Algarve
Aljezur
Rua da Escola, 3
8670-063 Aljezur
+351 282 998 130
Carvoeiro
Rampa Nossa Senhora da Encarnação 15
8400-513 Carvoeiro
+351 282 356 460
Lagoa
Rua Francisco M. Veloso
8400-325 Lagoa
+351 282 380 190
Lagos
Largo Convento Senhora da Glória
8600-660 Lagos
+351 282 770 010
Monchique
Rua de Serpa Pinto, 75
8550-467 Monchique
+351 282 912 629
Odeceixe
Rua Estrada Nacional 19
8670-320 Odeceixe
+351 282 947 682
Portimão
Avenida São Lourenço da Barrosa
8500-510 Portimão
+351 282 420 750
Silves
Rua Francisco Vieira 3
8300-152 Silves
+351 282 440 290
Vila do Bispo
Rua de Santa Fé 1
8650-436 Vila do Bispo
+351 282 630 010
