Accommodation

The Algarve offers a wide and varied offer of accommodation, where you can find rooms adapted for people with special needs. To make the search for accommodation in the menu "what you want" this portal, select the "Accessible". Always establish direct contact with the unit intended for more specific information about the type of equipment and facilities available.

Transport

Airport – Faro airport, as the other airports in the country offers the MyWay service that provides customized assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. This is a service that includes mechanical mobility facilitators, as well as trained professionals, providing total assistance and comfort in your passage through the airport. More information here.

Taxis -taxis adapted for those with reduced mobility. Have boarding platforms, safety belts retrofitted, workholding devices wheelchairs or a door with upper opening angle. These taxis can be ordered through the Central taxis. More information here.

(+ 351) 707 277 277

(+ 351) 911 910 808

(+ 351) 965 020 808

(+ 351) 934 430 808

ANTRAL-regional delegation

(+ 351) 289 827 203

Train – rail transport is provided by CP-Portugal trains. To know what are the conditions of accessibility of their facilities and services, you should contact the YES-integrated Mobility Service (+ 351) 707 210 746 (707 210 Yes). More information here.

Buses -Some urban public transport networks in the Algarve have adapted vehicles. Search them here.

Transfer services – some companies/travel agencies that provide private transportation services offer vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility. Search them here.

Driving yourself is to carrying a valid driving licence in Portugal, you can drive vehicles, provided they complied with the restrictions or adaptations that suit the situation.

The Community model parking card for people with some sort of disability issued by any of the Member States are valid in Portugal, and may occupy the seats reserved for the effect properly flagged.

Accessible beaches

Beach destination par excellence, the Algarve has 47 beaches accessible, properly flagged by a white flag with the symbol itself. These beaches have pedestrian access easy, orderly parking with places for cars in the service of persons with disabilities, access to the area of the baths by level, by ramp or using mechanical means, treadmills in the sand, and aid kit accessible.  Find out here.

Accessible routes

Localities of Algarve will progressively introducing improvements in their private and public spaces, aimed at increasing accessibility.

Meet and accessible public spaces in the region:

Accessible Route to Faro

Accessible route of Portimão

Vilamoura

Accessible route of Lagos

Accessible route de Tavira

Useful internet sites:

http://www.tripaccessible.com/pt/

http://www.algarve-accessible.com/

https://www.tur4all.pt/