What are the important issues affecting travelers visiting Portugal? Read the latest travel warnings and alerts you need to know.
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Algarve Coast wildfire – August 2018
A major wildfire burning in the Monchique area in Faro district currently remains out of control, with authorities evacuating affected towns, popular holiday resorts and surrounding areas.
Portuguese authorities have advised that for safety reasons, travel to the affected areas is to be avoided.
If you are traveling in the area, it's important that you listen to and follow all instructions from local authorities such as Portuguese Police and Civil Protection personnel.
Faro Airport remains open and working to schedule.
It's a good idea to touch base with the following:
- Your home country's embassy
- Your family and friends
- And when you are in a safe location, use Facebook's Crisis Response tool.
For World Nomads customers, the cut-off for coverage is 8 August 2018 at 3pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
Before you buy a travel insurance policy, check your government travel warnings and health advice – there may be no travel insurance cover for locations with a government travel ban or health advice against travel.
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