News as of 8th June 2025
FORTHCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Be aware that Tuesday 10th June (Portugal Day) and Thursday 19th
June (Corpus Christi) are public holidays.
Trains, buses and other public transport across the country will
run to Sunday times.
Contactless card payment is NOT accepted on buses in the Algarve
except for the 'Proximo' buses in Faro city. A pre paid pass for
VAMUS regional buses is obtainable at bus stations which reduces
fares on their buses by around 33%. There is also an 'app' based
account for VAMUS regional buses which can be used to the same
effect. Local buses around the big towns have their own tickets
and passes.