Public Transport in Carvoeiro

[shanagarry]

Ditzy - apart from the bus station in Lagoa (which I assume has one or two bus-stops) - I don't know what a Portuguese bus-stop looks like.

That would be acceptable if we had just arrived - we have been in Carvoeiro since 1987 and I can't honestly remember seeing one. We are in town next week - so I will go out of my way to find one.

[EMM]

There is at least one bus stop on the lagoa road down hill from Monte Santo and we regularly see buses driving along this road.

[beemoos]

While we were there In August we Used the Bus to Portimao (We stayed at Monte Dourado) Used Bus Stop On Out Road just past Pottery Market & Buses were quite regular

Cost 8 euros for 4 Of Us (2 Adults & 2 Kids) One way
Got Taxi back & this Cost 12 euros & was 20 minutes quicker !!!!!!!

[shanagarry]

At present we live in Vale do Milho and all we see there is the train - during the season.

We are planning on moving to the 'other' side later this year so might just see a bus or two and even a bus-stop

[EMM]

So you are coming over to the " dark side " to join us.

[shanagarry]

Yes - we are crossing the 'big-divide' - in June - subject to lawyers getting themselves organised - therein lies the 'rub'

[laserblazer]

There are many people who come here on holiday and do not want the 'pressure' of driving in a strange place and on the other side of the road. That's before taking Portuguese driving etiquette and 'capability' into account

I can understand that but driving in Portugal is fairly stress free and it offers so much more.

[shanagarry]

Hi Laserblazer - the statistics have a ring of truth to them - Portugal has the 5th worst accident and road mortality rate in the WORLD and that takes in all those places you can't even pronounce let alone find them on a map. I got the infor from The Economist - so it must be right

People coming on holiday read that and believe they will be entering 'Bombay Rush-Hour Demolition Derby' and decide to use public transport. The reality could not be further removed from that image. Compared to the South-East (where we live) The Algarve is a delight to drive in - as, incidentally is the rest of Portugal. However, those who peddle statistics and sensationalism have created a scare culture that 'works' and stops people making the most of that beautiful country.

I know many people who would not contemplate driving in Portugal - it's a pity some of them don't contemplate doing the same back here

[EMM]

After 6 years of driving in Portugal ( 15-18 weeks year ) i can count on 3 fingers the number of close shaves we have had and 2 of those were " hire cars /UK reg motor caravans on the wrong side of the road ".

Yes it did take a little while to get used to LHD but I feel a lot happier there than i did on the M5 up to B,ham and back this morning.

[Mackers]

A Big ThankYou to all your replies.
It would appear that our villa is opposite the Villa Nova Restaurant so I reckon a 15 minute walk to Carvoeiro won't do us any harm at all. Mind you I might say different after an uphill journey home. Anyway this is our first trip to Carvoeiro and really looking forward to it. We did not intend hiring a car as we just want to relax and chill out - do enough driving here at home. Having teenagers with us, I know they will want to get some "retail therapy" in, so one trip to the shopping centre outside Guia should sort them out. I do find it strange that there is only one minibus in town, surely there is a demand for them especially in Summer. Anyway I'm sure we will manage and will keep an eye out for the buses.
Mary

[Ellie]

Ive used the bus between Carvoeiro and Lagoa several times ( I don't drive when Im on hols there)...I believe you can now buy a season ticket, which works out much cheaper.

[Mackers]

Thanks for the info Ellie. From where can we buy this bus ticket and where in Caroveiro do you get the bus to Lagoa.

[Ellie]

Thanks for the info Ellie. From where can we buy this bus ticket and where in Caroveiro do you get the bus to Lagoa.

Welcome..
I sometimes get the bus as you go up the hill past the taxi rank....or I walk along the 'out' road as you go out of Carvoeiro on edge of town,
You can buy season tickets at the bus depot in Lagoa.
Have a nice time

[Mackers]

Thank you Ellie,
Do you know if I can get a bus from Lagoa directly to the Algarve Shopping Centre at Guia?
Mary

[Farol]

Yoe can easily search the bus timetable for all routes here:

http://www.eva-bus.com/home_pesquisa200 ... rar=Search