The local current is 220 AC and the connection is made with a two-pin plug. Travellers from the USA will require a voltage converter. Travellers from the UK will need a plug adapter, This is best bought at home, as they are hard to find on the island.
Shops are open from Monday to Friday between 9.00 and 19.00, though some close for lunch from 13.00 to 15.00. On Saturdays, some shops open only in the morning from 09.00 to 13.00.
Banks are usually open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 15.00.
The tourist office (tel +351 291 985 189) is in the Centro de Artesanato, on the coast road, just before the promenade.
The post office is on Rua Dr Viera de Castro, near Largo do Pelourinho.
Flatter than its neighbour Madeira, Porto Santo is generally more accessible to people with mobility issues, though until recently buildings on the island were not really adapted for wheelchair users. But now, in compliance with EU regulations, most modern buildings have ramps.
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