Thousands of thrill-seeking daredevils flock to this small Portuguese town every year. Nazaré is one of the meccas of surfing and if you are planning a bit of water frenzy it is, next to Peniche and Ericeira, a must-see point on the map of Portugal. The city is located about 120 kilometers north of Lisbon on the Costa de Prata (Silver Coast). Below I try to present the easiest ways to get to Nazare from Lisbon.
Aveiro is one of the most recognizable places in the north of Portugal. Nicknamed Portugal’s Venice, the city adorns postcards and wins tourist rankings time and time again. Right next to Aveiro is another gem – Costa Nova with its beautiful colorful houses and lovely beach. Below are all the ways to travel from Porto to Aveiro.
Fatima, located 200 kilometers south of Porto, is one of the most visited places in Portugal. More than 6 million pilgrims flock to the town of St. Mary’s apparitions each year. And how to get to Fatima from Porto? Below I analyze each means of transportation – car, bus and train.
This is one of those articles you should read before coming to Portugal, especially if you want to avoid unnecessary stress along the way, avoiding the many toll highways or simply being fined for not paying a toll of 10 times the distance you traveled. You will also find information on what you need to do before entering Portugal with your own car.
Lisbon Airport is the largest airport in Portugal, so it is natural that the Humberto Delgado Airport tarmac also receives the most tourists. However, not everyone wants to stay on the Tagus River and chooses to go to the warmer and sandy Algarve. Below is a packet of information on how to get to the south of Portugal most easily.
Fatima, located 125 kilometers north of Lisbon, is the most visited tourist destination in Portugal. The homes of the shepherds who experienced the apparition in the early 20th century and the shrine standing in the village of Cova de Iria are visited by more than six million pilgrims every year. Below I outline how to get from Lisbon to Fatima.
Sete Rios is one of the largest transfer stations in Lisbon. From it you will reach both by bus and train to smaller towns next to Lisbon (such as Nazare, Peniche or Leiria), but also north to Porto or south to Lagos and Faro. Here’s how to get to Sete Rios from Humberto Delgado Airport in the easiest way.
Lisboa Oriente is the largest train station in Lisbon. Getting to it will allow us to reach both the south of Portugal (to Lagos, Portimao or Albufeira), but also the north of the country (to Porto or Braga). Below I briefly describe how to get to this station from Humberto Delgado Airport.
Lisbon and Porto are the two largest cities in Portugal. Many tourists choose to visit them “in one go,” devoting a few days to Lisbon and a few to Porto. Is this a difficult task? No. Every day the route from Lisbon to Porto is covered by 18 trains, a dozen buses and nearly two dozen planes. Below about the best way to get from Lisbon to Porto.
Here are the easiest ways to get to downtown Faro and other places in the region. You can get to the city on foot, but I strongly recommend choosing public transportation or a car.