Alexandra Rix

"Do not use cashpoint in departures to buy euros. Exchange rate is awful! Ignore my previous tip!"

"You can get here using hop on hop off bus from albufeira. Nice walkway through reserve where you see turtles and birds including flamingos. Cafe expensive so bring lunch."

"If you don't get to the currency exchange before security there is a cashpoint by the gates where you can withdraw euros or sterling"

"Don't expect shopping past security. There is a while smiths that will sell you travel toothpaste ( tiny half length tube) for £2.50. Duty free shop and café and bar that is it though."