Phone calls
Australia: to call Australia, the international access code is 00, followed by the country code 61, then the local area code (omitting the first 0), then the number.
New Zealand: to call New Zealand, the international access code is 00, followed by the country code 64, then the local area code (omitting the first 0), then the number.
International and national phone calls can be made from hotel rooms, or from central post offices for a charge. Phone sim cards bought at home or in Europe can be used in most public pay phones, but if you plan to use these to call from your room – always check the costs and procedure with hotel reception beforehand. If the hotel does enforce a call charge, you will be unable to refute it after making your call.
Mobile phones
Portugal & Turkey: These countries use the GSM mobile network – the same as Australia/New Zealand. You will find great coverage in both countries; however, SMS and call rates can be expensive. We recommend that you contact your mobile supplier if you intend to use international roaming during your holiday and ensure you investigate all associated costs
before you depart.
Internet
Portugal & Turkey: Internet access is available on payment in some cafés and in numerous post offices that have the Netpost service.
In various hotels and public facilities, like Airports, Conference centres, Restaurants, Service Areas in motor-ways and shopping centres, there are duly marked "wi-fi" areas where it is possible to access wireless Internet.
Post Offices
Portugal & Turkey: From capital cities or major towns, airmail letters and postcards take 10-20 working days to arrive