Your schedule looks fine. I reckon a 05:30 departure from Salema is fine. 90 minutes max to Faro airport at that time of day.
You need to be at the bus station no more than 30 minutes beforehand to buy your ticket.
However, if you are in Lagos over the proceeding days, you could pick up your ticket in advance from Faro to Seville at the bus station in Lagos.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Lisbon - Quarteira - Night time Renex Service
There is a departure of a RENEX bus from the Gare Oriente Bus Station to Quarteira at 01:00.
Gare Oriente Bus Station is about 10 minutes by taxi from the Airport. With bags and being late at night you should expect to pay up to € 10.00 for the taxi.
Arriving at 11:55 p.m. (i.e. nearly midnight) will be a problem.
However, if your plane is delayed, or there are delays in unloading your bags, it is unlikely you will be able to make the bus at 01:00. The bus arrives in Quarteira at 04:40.
The next RENEX bus is at 05:30. It arrives in Quarteira at 09:35 You would be best to wait at Lisbon Airport, as the area around Gare Oriente Bus Station is not that secure at night.
Please note that August is 6 months away and the timetables may change before that. You should check timetables again nearer the time.
Gare Oriente Bus Station is about 10 minutes by taxi from the Airport. With bags and being late at night you should expect to pay up to € 10.00 for the taxi.
Arriving at 11:55 p.m. (i.e. nearly midnight) will be a problem.
However, if your plane is delayed, or there are delays in unloading your bags, it is unlikely you will be able to make the bus at 01:00. The bus arrives in Quarteira at 04:40.
The next RENEX bus is at 05:30. It arrives in Quarteira at 09:35 You would be best to wait at Lisbon Airport, as the area around Gare Oriente Bus Station is not that secure at night.
Please note that August is 6 months away and the timetables may change before that. You should check timetables again nearer the time.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Ryanair - Portugal - Contact details.
Sérgio Bastos has posted the contact details for passenger queries concerning Ryanair in Portugal on his blog here:
http://bit.ly/ryanairportugalcontacts
http://bit.ly/ryanairportugalcontacts
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Location advice - Cerro das Mos?
Please see the following link on Google Maps.
http://bit.ly/9aOc1e
If you zoom out you will see the position of R. Jaime Bispo Palhinha in relation to Lagos Bay. Cerro de Mós is a residential suburb is situated on a hill behind Lagos.
There is a Modelo Supermarket about 5 minutes walk away. The old town is about 15-20 minutes walk away, but coming back uphill can be tiring particularly in Summer with the heat.
Equally, there are no beaches nearby within easy walking distance. I would suggest that a car is necessary.
The nearest Restaurants are about 10 minutes away by foot.
http://bit.ly/9aOc1e
If you zoom out you will see the position of R. Jaime Bispo Palhinha in relation to Lagos Bay. Cerro de Mós is a residential suburb is situated on a hill behind Lagos.
There is a Modelo Supermarket about 5 minutes walk away. The old town is about 15-20 minutes walk away, but coming back uphill can be tiring particularly in Summer with the heat.
Equally, there are no beaches nearby within easy walking distance. I would suggest that a car is necessary.
The nearest Restaurants are about 10 minutes away by foot.
Saturday, 13 February 2010
travel from santander to luz
In my opinion, although it is about 100 km longer than the most direct route, the best and most economical route from Santander, Spain to Praia da Luz, Portugal is via Valladolid, Salamanca, Merida, Seville, Ayamonte and Lagos.
Apart from 20km south of Salamanca where the road is being upgraded to motorway, this route is dual carriageway most of the way and has no tolls. Additionally, fuel is considerably cheaper in Spain, so it pays to travel in Spain as much as possible.
A Route Map is shown below:(Click on full screen to view)
santanderluz
Apart from 20km south of Salamanca where the road is being upgraded to motorway, this route is dual carriageway most of the way and has no tolls. Additionally, fuel is considerably cheaper in Spain, so it pays to travel in Spain as much as possible.
A Route Map is shown below:(Click on full screen to view)
santanderluz
Friday, 12 February 2010
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Edinburgh - Faro - New route - Ryanair
Ryanair announced a new route from Edinburgh to Faro from 1 May 2010.
See:
http://bit.ly/ryanairfaroedinburgh
See:
http://bit.ly/ryanairfaroedinburgh
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
No worries to rent a car ?
I have used Luzcar over the years. They offer pick up at Faro Airport.
Their prices are a bit higher than others but are all inclusive, including second driver and nipping over the border to Spain. They do look after their clients.
See: http://www.lagoscarhire.com/
Another company with a good reputation is Auto-Jardim.
See:
http://www.autocarhire.net/
Their prices are a bit higher than others but are all inclusive, including second driver and nipping over the border to Spain. They do look after their clients.
See: http://www.lagoscarhire.com/
Another company with a good reputation is Auto-Jardim.
See:
http://www.autocarhire.net/
lagos, albufeira, or neither? help!!!!!!!
For all in one, Lagos would probably be your best bet given your parameters. But then I live here! :))))))))
We have beaches, (including the 4km long sandy Meia Praia beach) restaurants, bars/clubs, and shopping and in summer, a great night life..
Cubsur will probably be along, shortly, and confirm that he would say the same thing about Albufeira. There is possibly a chance of more shopping therapy opportunities in and around Albufeira though.
DiskWizz, if he's around, will probably say the same about Praia da Rocha.
Another destination to look into is Alvor.
It's all a matter of personal choice really, as all the above destinations meet your criteria.
We have beaches, (including the 4km long sandy Meia Praia beach) restaurants, bars/clubs, and shopping and in summer, a great night life..
Cubsur will probably be along, shortly, and confirm that he would say the same thing about Albufeira. There is possibly a chance of more shopping therapy opportunities in and around Albufeira though.
DiskWizz, if he's around, will probably say the same about Praia da Rocha.
Another destination to look into is Alvor.
It's all a matter of personal choice really, as all the above destinations meet your criteria.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Lisbon to Alvor / Alvor to Malaga
The best way for both trips is by car!
The drive from Lisbon to Alvor takes 3 hours.
Lagos/Alvor/Portimão will take about four and a half to five hours.
See this article on my blog about my trip on this route last year.
http://bit.ly/lagosmalagacar
If, however, (and you do nor specify it), you are referring to public transport then the best option on both routes is Bus.
Lisbon - Alvor
There are regular buses throughout the day from Lisbon Gare Oriente bus station to Alvor operated by Renex.pt
Go to my blog here:
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com
Scroll down on the right hand side and you will find a panel
entitled:
Algarve & Portugal - Travel Transport Links
In this panel you will find links for:
# RENEX Bus Service - Lisbon to Algarve (including Lagos) timetable
Click on the latter and you will be able to download the latest timetable in pdf format.
2) Alvor - Malaga.
You will have to get a local urban bus to Portimão.
From there pick up the twice daily Portimão to Seville Bus.
In Seville change bus stations and get a bus direct from Seville to Malaga.
At present there is an EVA/DAMAS but that leaves Portimão at 07:00 and arrives in Seville Estacion das Armas at 13:00 (Spanish Time)
You will need to get a local C4 bus between Estacion Plaza das Armas to El Prado Bus Station which runs from just after 6 in the morning till 23:30.
You will then need to get the alsa.es 15:00 departure which arrives in Malaga at 17:45.
At present. the afternoon bus does not connect with ongoing alsa buses to Malaga
The drive from Lisbon to Alvor takes 3 hours.
Lagos/Alvor/Portimão will take about four and a half to five hours.
See this article on my blog about my trip on this route last year.
http://bit.ly/lagosmalagacar
If, however, (and you do nor specify it), you are referring to public transport then the best option on both routes is Bus.
Lisbon - Alvor
There are regular buses throughout the day from Lisbon Gare Oriente bus station to Alvor operated by Renex.pt
Go to my blog here:
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com
Scroll down on the right hand side and you will find a panel
entitled:
Algarve & Portugal - Travel Transport Links
In this panel you will find links for:
# RENEX Bus Service - Lisbon to Algarve (including Lagos) timetable
Click on the latter and you will be able to download the latest timetable in pdf format.
2) Alvor - Malaga.
You will have to get a local urban bus to Portimão.
From there pick up the twice daily Portimão to Seville Bus.
In Seville change bus stations and get a bus direct from Seville to Malaga.
At present there is an EVA/DAMAS but that leaves Portimão at 07:00 and arrives in Seville Estacion das Armas at 13:00 (Spanish Time)
You will need to get a local C4 bus between Estacion Plaza das Armas to El Prado Bus Station which runs from just after 6 in the morning till 23:30.
You will then need to get the alsa.es 15:00 departure which arrives in Malaga at 17:45.
At present. the afternoon bus does not connect with ongoing alsa buses to Malaga
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