On VAMUS regional buses winter times now apply
until April 30th, 2026.
WARNING!! Contactless card payment is NOT accepted on buses in the
Algarve except on 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 30%.
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.