Visa and Entry Requirements
You will need a valid passport to enter Portugal, but no visa is required for EU nationals. Those arriving from Canada, New Zealand or the USA can stay for a maximum of 90 days in any half-year without a visa. Be sure to check the Portugal Customs website before departing to ensure no changes have been made to the entry requirements

By Air
Faro International Airport serves both domestic and foreign carriers, all of which arrive and depart from the same terminal. The airport is located 6 km outside the town, but airline ticket holders can use the free Aerobus shuttle into Faro which runs from mid-May and November. As well, all major car rental companies offer services from the airport.

By Road
A tolled motorway links Lisbon with the Algarve, taking approximately 3 hours. An alternative route is the toll-free IC1. From Spain, the Ayamonte-Huelva toll-free highway links the Algarve with the Spanish towns of Seville, Cordoba and Madrid.

By Bus/Coach
The two main coach companies, EVA and Renex offer express coach services to Faro from towns and cities across Portugal. It is best to pre-book tickets from the main bus stations. http://www.eva-transportes.pt or http://www.rede-expressos.pt

By Train
Trains are the least expensive form of transportation, if sometimes slow. Check out timetables online at http://www.cp.pt or call 808 208 208