TRAVEL :

Travelling in Portugal is quite simple ; being a small country makes it easy to get almost everywhere relatively easy. There are several options available : buses, car rental, trains, planes, bicycles and the metros in Lisbon.

Flights inside Portugal are expensive given the short distances. Trains and buses are always cheaper.

The Portuguese railway system " Caminhos de Ferro Portuguese (CP) " is state owned and the service provided is usually quick, efficient, comfortable and surprisingly cheap.

For buses you can choose between the national network " Rodoviaria Nacional (RN) and numerous privatised coach companies. The RN tends to be slower but the prices are lower. Private operators run a quick non-stop service on the most popular routes and cover destinations where there are no trains.

If you prefer a more flexible option, car rental allows you to have total freedom with the advantage that you can pick it up at any of the major airports.