The measure arises “after reports arrived” that forced the Algarve municipality to act. Establishments that do not comply with the order can be closed. The county, which has the highest crime rate in the country, had already banned the use of bikini or bathing fact outside the authorized areas.
The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the public road In Albufeira will be restricted from Wednesday during the period between 23h00 and 8h00, announced this Tuesday that municipality of the district of Faro.
The measure, approved this Tuesday at a House meeting and aimed at combating the public disordercovers establishments located on Avenida Sá Carneiro and adjacent arteries, as well as in the Baixa de Albufeira, the municipality in a statement.
Cited in the note, the executive president justifies the urgency of the measure with the fact that, in recent months, reports of situations have arrived that forced the municipality to act, “without hesitation”, to ensure the well-being of the population of the county.
“The goal is to avoid situations of public disorder, motivated by excessive alcohol consumption. During the period in question, the sale of these products will only be allowed to non -interior consumption of the establishments ”, read in the statement.
O Algarve has the highest crime rate in Portugal, with emphasis on Albufeira, county with more crimes for 1000 inhabitants. With 78.2 crimes for 1000 inhabitants, the Algarve municipality has from the entire national territory.
This summer, Albufeira had already presented special rules for citizens, in a new regulation that either exhibition of sexual organs, with fines, in this case, from 500 to 1800 euros.
Remembering that the new Code of Behavior came into force at the end of June, the president of the municipality, José Carlos Rolounderlines that the municipality is aware of the evolution of the situation and will not hesitate “in take other measures that they will prove necessary ”.
A possibility of permanent restriction of the sale of drinks Alcoholic for consumption abroad is under consideration, namely in the context of the work of reviewing the regulation of opening hours of the commercial establishments and the provision of services of the Municipality.
“Although it is at an advanced phase, the process will not be completed before the end of the high time of greatest tourists to the county,” which is why “It was necessary to adopt measures that allow us to resolve the situation immediately, ”he says.
According to the executive’s deliberation, the non -compliance with the decreed prohibition may give way to the immediate closure of establishmentsand traders who violate the rules may still incur the crime of disobedience.
The prohibition applies to Vasco Santana Street, Sá Carneiro Patio, Beco Sá Carneiro, Travessa Sá Carneiro, Avenida dos Discovimentos (between the “Rotunda das Minhocas” and “Rotunda do Globo”), Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Júlio Dinis Street, Alexandre Hercula Rua, Páteo da Vitória, Rua da Vitória, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Alley Infante Dom Henrique, Ramalho Ortigão Street, Oliveira Martins Street and Vasco da Gama Street.
In the downtown, the ban covers the establishments located at Rua do MFA, Rua dos Telheiros, Cândido dos Reis Street, 5 de Outubro Street, Alves Correia Street, Rua Ferreira de Castro, Gonçalo de Lagos Street, Pransa 5 de Outubro, Cândido dos Reis, Avenida 25 de Liberdade, Largo Duarte Pacheco, Herculano Pier and Fisherman Square.
Custom It is extended until October 31stwith the possibility of extension in case of necessity.
The municipality’s Code of Behavior came into force on June 24 to Avoid abusive conductpredicting fines for nudity and circulation in a bikini or bath in public areas.
As offenses for bikini use or bath fact Outside authorized areas range from 300 and 1,500 euros, a fine also planned for those who consume alcoholic beverages, urinate or defecate on the public road.
The camp in unauthorized areas, the act of staying overnight or spitting implies a pecuniary sanction of 150 to 750 euros, according to the code.
I and Practice or simulation of sexual acts Or walk totally stripped of the public road oscillates between 500 and 1,800 euros.
