Phone Calls: You may contact the number you want by directly dialing the relevant country and area code from the phone in your room. By using a phone card you can make an international call from a public telephone too. Post Office: You may drop your post cards and letters at the Reception desk at your hotel or put them in the post boxes in the resort. Albena's Post Office is situated in the central area. Banks: Banks are opened Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will need your passport for cashing cheques or exchanging currency. There are also ATMs at some of the Albena hotels. Credit Cards: The main international credit cards are accepted at the big hotels, shopping centers, the car hire offices and some restaurants. The stickers on the shop-windows or at the hotel entrances will provide you with information as to which credit cards are accepted. Pharmacy: Usually is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is also a 24-hour pharmacy. You will be provided with more detailed information at the reception desk in your hotel. Water: Tap water is chlorinated but completely suitable to drink. Still, better drink bottled mineral water. Beach: All beaches are free. You will only be charged for using deckchairs and parasols. Safe: It is recommended to keep valuables and documents in the safe you will be provided at the hotel reception. In case of any loss or theft, please approach your guide. When going to the beach you are advised not to take documents, money or valuables with you. Restaurants: The menu includes mostly dishes of both the Bulgarian and the European cuisine. Restaurants are usually open from 07.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Some of them may be open as long as there are guests. Shops: Shops in the resort are open every day, including Saturday and Sunday. They work from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m.