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Silva

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Farmácia Silva occupies a small shopfront at number 9 of Rua 25 de Abril, the pedestrian street that runs through the middle of the old town - a few steps from Praça Gil Eanes and easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the historic centre. The pharmacy is directed by Maria Manuela S. S. Coutinho Rato.

The strength of Farmácia Silva is skincare. A large part of the shop is given over to dermocosmetics - face and body creams, and sun protection in particular, which matters more than most visitors expect on this stretch of the Algarve coast. Staff are used to advising on which factor and formulation suit a given skin type.

It is also a practical stop for families: the counter deals routinely with the small emergencies of a holiday, from stomach upsets to insect bites, and English is spoken.

Its position on Rua 25 de Abril makes it the closest pharmacy for anyone staying in the old town, and it takes its turn on the county's night duty rota.