News as of 5th April 2026 - scroll down to the end if required
Monday April 6th 'Easter Monday' is not a holiday on the mainland. Normal weekday times will apply.

VAMUS - the regional bus operator has completely changed its website. Some information previously found easily is no longer.
I am taking a good look at everything. However some links may not work for a few days. The main website address is now https://www.vamusalgarve.pt/vamus/home.

Warning!! Contactless card payment is not accepted on board trains and 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. This 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.

It is being said locally that the railway is ready to start operating electric trains on the Algarve line. A new timetable may therefore be introduced at very short notice.
This could result in some information being in need of update, which I will do as quickly as I can once the details are published.
In the meantime, apologies for any errors. I recommend you check at the official railway website https://www.cp.pt/en