Summer times on the local buses around Faro, Lagos
and Portimão are effect until 31st August. In Albufeira (Giro bus)
until 12th September.
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 33%. 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.