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Cheap Flights to Faro

Algarve Transport Information
Flights, Car Hire, Transfers, Train & Bus Links

Algarve Transport Below are some links, that I have found and used, to sites which cover the following: Information on Airports that serve Portugal and the Algarve. Current baggage restrictions. Places where it is possible to get 'Cheap' Flights and reasonable Car Hire. Also if you don't need or want a rental car for your stay, transfer services between the (Faro) Airport and the town of Praia da Luz, or alternatively timetables for the Bus and Train services from Faro to Lagos / Luz.

• Worth remembering is that whilst it is sometimes worthwhile 'holding out' for cheaper flight prices you will find that for car rental it is generally not, and premium rates apply when fleets are depleted in the high season.

• If you are in a group ( e.g. golfers ) and are looking for mini bus / transit type buses, be warned that they are harder to get at short notice in the peak season.

Any comments included are my own, if you have something to add, had an agreeable or disagreeable experience ( especially when using the services through any of the links I've listed ) with let me know so I can 'pass them on' here.

Update The Spring rail timetable ( effective 07/02/2010 ) is shown below and is now available as a downloadable ( .pdf ) file.

Airports

Faro ( FAO )	Aeroporto de Faro. Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 70km ( approx. 45Mins ) 02/2009 Despite the growing recession a major expansion of the airport commences at the beginning of March ( 2009 ) for the next 4 years increasing the throughput of passengers from six to eight million ( 22 to 30 flights an hour peak ). Hopefully inconvenience to passengers for the duration of works will be kept to a minimum . Check arrivals / departures Tel :(+351) 289 800 800 Tel :until 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 801 Tel :after 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 617
Lisboa ( LIS )	Aeroporto da Portela Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 295km ( approx. 2:30Hrs )
Porto ( OPO )	Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 640km (approx. 5:30Hrs )

Sites for Cheap Flights

Flight prices are still totally unpredictable. Booking as early as possible must be the rule of thumb, but if you are fortunate to have a flexible timetable there are some great prices to be had. Broadly speaking, choose days other than weekends to travel and consider unpopular times such as first thing in the morning or last thing at night e.g., a 06.00 flight can be £30 / 50 cheaper than a 10.00 flight.
02/2009 A new addition is the Flight Search box in the left column. Its been quite good at finding some keen prices lately. The default London Gatwick can be changed when you enter the linked site.
02/2009 Travel to Portugal is likely to be much quieter this year with the 'recession' taking hold, so those of you who can still afford to go, expect some good prices to be had during the summer months and certainly 'out of season'.

Nov. 2007 Update: Airlines are now charging for all bags in the hold, there is no one bag per person free anymore. Be sure to book baggage in advance (about £10 per item return) otherwise you will be charged £10 per item each way! You can get away with a slightly larger item cabin baggage than previously allowed (don't forget the liquids restrictions in cabin baggage though, see drop down below) but best check this before you arrive at the airport.

Summary of Current cabin baggage restrictions

Airport Baggage Restrictions ( 2009 / 2010 )

Primary Cabin Baggage Limitations

Only one item of cabin baggage per passenger is permitted through the airport search point. This item must be no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Other smaller bags, for example purses, are allowed to be carried inside the cabin baggage.
Where possible, you are asked to carry all liquid items in your hold baggage. This includes all bottles of drinks, creams, sprays, pastes and gels.
Liquids (as listed above) must be in containers no larger than 100ml and all placed together in one transparent, re-sealable bag up to 20cm x 20cm. One bag per passenger is allowed.

Medicines

Liquid medicines are permitted through the search point in containers larger than 100ml, but they are subject to authentication. In this instance the passenger must have already gained prior permission from their airline and the departure airport. A supporting document, signed by a qualified medical professional, will also need to be provided.

Medical Equipment

Medical equipment, essential for the use during the flight, is allowed through security in the one item of cabin luggage provided the passenger can show a supporting document, signed by a qualified medical professional.

Baby Food

Liquid baby food or sterilised water for the flight is allowed. The accompanying adult will be asked to verify the contents by tasting.

Laptops and Electrical items

All electrical items will be screened separately. A laptop bag must either be classed as the one item of permitted cabin baggage or contained within this item if it is to be taken through the search point.

Outsize Items and Musical Instruments

All items of luggage larger than the accepted size for cabin luggage must be checked before being placed in the aircraft hold. The only exception to this is musical instruments which may be taken on as a second piece of cabin luggage if they do not fit in the bag. Musical instruments will need to be screened separately and the passenger must check with their airline whether any special arrangements are required (for example- purchase of a second seat).

Department of Transport Summary of Restrictions (.pdf file )

Cheap onlineflights	Cheap on line flights from the U.K. Reservations and information on flights, holidays and airports for travellers from the UK.
Flightline	All airline search from one page. Check availability and book on-line. Tel (U.K):0800 541 541.
Flightsdirect	All airline search from one page. Check availability and book on-line. Tel (U.K):0871 226 2674.
Flight.co.uk	All airline search.
Freedomflights	All airline search. 09/2008 Freedomflights.com is currently being redesigned and will launch shortly. In the meantime please phone on 01665 660055 or email info@freedomflights.com
Lastminute	All airline search from one page.
Lightbluetravel	Flights and Car Hire samples. Email (U.K):sales@lightbluetravel.co.uk Tel (U.K):01223 568 904 Fax (U.K):01223 568 907

Major Airlines flying to Portugal

Which Magazine 2008 recommended Palmair, Jet2.com, Easyjet, Flybe as the best airlines for Portuguese destinations. XL Airways, First Choice Airways, MyTravel Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines were voted worst. Jet2.com was voted best overall but is only of value to travellers from 'up North' as they don't fly from London airports. Easyjet is the only recommended airline that flies from London airports.
British Airways	Generally the most expensive. Single flights to U.K. reasonable.
Easyjet	Probably the cheapest on a good day. Can be very good if you're lucky / flexible with your timetable. Still hopeless if you're six foot plus. Also everything is an 'extra' these days. 02/2007 Managed to get cheaper prices for April 2007 compared with 2006. Beat Ryan Air for the Budget Airline for Portugal destinations. 04/2009 Last Used.
GO Airlines	Uses various airlines, occasional bargains.
Monarch Air	Always worth checking. Most flexible pricing. They have been pretty good on prices / availability lately. Tend to have slightly better legroom than Easyjet. Watch out though for possible hefty 'service' charges for some dates. 11/2007
TAP Air Portugal	Expensive. Rare bargains. Prices better for trips originating in Portugal.
Thomas Cook	Normally uses BA. Occasional offers.
Thompson	Some heavily discounted flights can be found for the rest of the summer due to a poor first half of 2009. 07/2009 From November until spring 2010, flights to Faro will be limited to London Gatwick and Manchester airports only.
XL	08/2008 Ceased Trading
Aer Lingus	Added for 2009. I've noticed some incredibly cheap prices appearing lately, not to mention more flights from London ( Gatwick ). Base prices look excellent but like all the rest has all sorts of add-ons. Bookings are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation. 03/2009
Ryanair	Some excellent good prices coming up on the Stanstead route ( April / May 2009 ). Prices from £30 fully inc. fees and taxes! Certainly worth checking. 03/2009
Palmair	Only flies from Bournemouth. Recommended by Which 2008
Jet2.com	Only flies from Midlands / Northern airports. Recommended by Which 2008.
Flybe	Only flies from Exeter and Southampton. Recommended by Which 2008.

Sites for Car Hire

Booking from the U.K. is easy, but be aware there are dangers in booking the cheapest you find. It is probably worth paying that bit extra and booking with a 'big name' firm direct. I have come unstuck by paying an agent on-line and finding no car on arrival and no trace of the agents on my return home. Having said that it is still worth looking around and of course now days you can book on-line directly with Portugal firms which is slightly more reliable. Look for Rates which include: Unlimited Mileage, Third Party Insurance and Taxes. You also need to consider Collision Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance or Full Insurance options. Any of these 'extras' can really bump up a 'cheap' base price. Regrettably the Algarve has its share of car crime ( as do many holiday destinations ) so avoid leaving any personal items in the car, even if its in the boot, hire cars are easily recognized and targeted by would-be thieves. Always carry some means of identification with you and have car documents to hand when driving. Failure to produce identification if stopped by the police may result in a substantial fine, even if you haven't done anything wrong.
Algarve Car Rental	Quad Bikes, Scooters and Bicycles available at Luz branch ( by the church ). Some good prices to be had here. Luz : (+351) 282 789 510 Lagos : (+351) 282 761 961 Faro Airport : (+351 ) 289 817 355
Dailyrent	A new company based in Lagos. A full range of vehicles at reasonable rates. Prices available on request. On-line booking form. Where :Rua D. Vasco da Gama nº51 B8600 - 722 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 282 799 380 Fax :(+351) 282 799 369
Luzcar	A long established, and reliable 'company'. Not bad rates. I've used them more often than any of the the others, with no problem. Address :Largo Portas de Portugal Nº 10.8600-657 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 282 761 016 Fax :(+351) 282 767 725 Email :email@luzcar.com; luzcarentacar@sapo.pt.
Master Kings	A rental company opened at Lagos Marina in June 2008. All inclusive prices. Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos. Where :Lagos Marina. Address :Marina de Lagos, Nucleo Gil Eanes , loja 8 8600-780 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 91 295 00 69 Fax :(+351) 289 819 960 Email :evacristinasantos 03/2009 Now have a U.K. booking agent. DoveHouse Travel - U.K. Web : Masterkings.co.uk Address : 377 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B91 1BQ Tel : 0121 705 7425
Lightbluetravel	Flights and Car Hire samples. No longer on-line checking, on request only.
Holidayautos	Another possible option for booking in advance. Part of Lastminute.com.
Portugal Car Hire	Rates from Faro Airport. Not the easiest of sites to use. Mobile :(+351) 016 173 985
Yor-car	Another rental firm with a good range of cars / buses at average rates, but possibly more secure, ( as advertised by "The Resident", the English newspaper in the Algarve ). Address :Faro Airport - Montenegro 8000 - Faro - Portugal E-mail : info@yor-car.com Admin : Mr. João Correia UK Tel :0871 733 6759 Tel :(+351) 969 777 854 05/2009
Rentalcargroup	Instant Price Comparisons ( Budget / Europcar / Thrifty / Alamo ) Some good rates but cannot seperate out the groups, just a listing of all.
Cartrawler	Used by travel agencies for price comparisons. Average prices.

Rental companies with fleets at Faro Airport

If you haven't booked in advance, most of the major car hire firms are represented at the airport with offices either in the airport and / or just outside the door. You can get reasonable 'deals' depending on demand / season. If you use a 'partner' company to the airline you travelled on, show them your boarding card and you will normally still get the discount that you would have if you had booked before travelling. I managed a 40% reduction (Nov 2007) from Sixt by showing my Monarch boarding ticket stub.
Auto Jardim do Algarve	Tel :(+351) 289 800 881
Avis Sovial Lda.	Tel :(+351) 289 889 456 - B.A. and T.A.P partner
Budget A. Castanheira	Tel :(+351) 210 323 605
Europcar / National	Tel :(+351) 289 818 726 Leading European Car Rental Company. Easyjet partner.
Guerin	Car hire, Limo services. Tel :(+351) 289 800 883
Hertz HR Aluguer de Automóveis	Tel :(+351) 289 818 248
Rentauto Machado & Monteiro	Tel :(+351) 289 818 718
Sixt Rent a Car Globalrent	Tel :(+351) 289 818 294 - Monarch partner
Alamo.co.uk	Tel :(+351) 289 818 726

Shuttle / Private Transfers to / from Faro / Luz

I've found that pre-booking transport to your accommodation whilst in the U.K. ( or anywhere else for that matter ) is a painless operation and can be extremely useful. If you are visiting a town or resort for the first time you are more than likely to spend the first few days just walking about to see the sights and get your bearings. In which case why have a rental car sitting outside doing nothing? If you need a car later during your holiday it is easy to rent one for a day or two when required. There is nothing better ( especially after a very early or late night flight ) than having someone to meet you in arrivals at the airport, taking care of your luggage and driving you to the door of your destination, definitely a stress free start to your holiday. Depending on your numbers and your destination you can get a private transfer or a shared transfer, costs vary accordingly. Either way the costs should be no more than getting a taxi from the rank outside the airport. From Faro Airport will cost about €65 to €80. If you have not paid in advance (e.g. on-line) you should check the price with the driver before travelling, don't be afraid to query anything that does not match the rate you were originally quoted.
a-t-s.net	A-t-s.net Advertised by Easyjet and by far the cheapest I've found so far.
Transfers	Faroprivatetransfers.com Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 Euros return ( 1 to 4 ), €160 Euros return ( 5 to 8 ). Pay the driver. Also Golf Course transfers. 12/2008
Transfers	Algarvetransfersdirect.com Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 130 Euros return per vehicle ( car / 1 to 4 ), €160 150 Euros return per vehicle ( minibus / 5 to 8 ). No pre-payment required. Pay the driver. You can also book the transfers from your hotel or villa, to all Algarve locations, to Faro and other airports and to the golf course of your choice at very competitive prices. Use the link to their site for complete price lists. Algarve Property owners can get discounts Tel : (+351) 914 863 462 Email : Transfers.direct@gmail.com Prices have been reduced for 2009! 01/2009
Polotur	Polotur.com Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. Tried this in June (07) and found them spot on. Since been used frequently by friends with equally good results. Courteous and prompt service. Reliable. €160 return for a private (mini bus) transfer for 5 to 8 adults + luggage (door to door). 12/2008
Shuttledirect	Shuttledirect.com Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. A bit more expensive than above. 02/2007
Transferstore	Transferstore.com On line search and booking service ( up to four days before travel ).
a2btransfers	A2Btransfers.com On line booking centre. Shuttle bus from £20, Taxi from £63.

Bicycle and Motorbike Hire

An alternative to your regular means of transport. I would suggest a good level of fitness a prime requirement before contemplating bicycle touring ( see the things to do page for organised tours ). The terrain can be a little hilly to say the least. Surprisingly you don't see a lot of two wheeled transport being used in the Algarve but scrambler type motorcycles have got to be ideal for some of those more inaccessible places and great fun.
Algarve Car Rental	Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorbikes and Quad Bikes for rent in Praia da Luz. Tel 24Hrs :(+351) 966 046 308 Tel (Office) :(+351) 282 789 510 Fax :(+351) 282 789 077 Email :info@algarvecarrental.com
Motoride	Aldo Bikes, Scooters, Quads. Address :Rua José Afonso, 23, Lagos Tel :(+351) 282 761 720

Distances between Algarve Towns (km's)

Albufeira
Aljezur																		81
Almancil de pera																	97	26
Alvor																53	49	37
Amacio															25	34	66	18
Faro														47	66	13	10	39
Lagoa													54	13	12	41	56	25
Lagos												26	80	39	19	67	30	51
Loule											68	42	16	35	54	8	98	27
Monchique										75	41	33	87	46	29	74	71	58
Olhao									95	24	88	62	9	55	74	21	118	47
Portimao								70	25	50	18	8	62	21	4	40	25	33
Quarteira							52	30	77	11	70	4	22	37	56	9	100	29
Sagres						102	63	120	736	100	32	58	112	71	51	99	42	83
St Bart. de messines					83	35	33	53	58	33	51	36	45	29	37	32	81	21
S.Bras de portal				46	113	24	63	17	88	13	81	55	17	48	67	21	111	40
Silves			6	17	66	52	16	70	41	50	34	8	62	21	20	43	64	33
Tavira		85	22	68	135	4	85	20	110	35	103	77	29	70	89	43	133	62
V.Real	23	108	45	91	158	69	108	43	133	58	126	100	52	93	112	66	150	85

Trains from FARO to LAGOS ( Winter 2009 )

The train station is 5kms from the airport. Take a taxi or a bus, both from just outside the Arrivals entrance at Faro airport to the train station. You can then take a train along the coast. Services tend to be infrequent and can be unreliable, but they are getting better. The journey to Lagos takes about 1¾ hours and costs around €7 Euros. Its then a ten minute taxi ride from Lagos station to Praia da Luz. Altogether the most cost effective way to get to Luz (but not the most practical if you have a lot of luggage). Tip : Senior citizens aged 65 and over are eligible for a 50% discount on weekday rail travel using the *cartão dourado* (senior card), which can be purchased at ticket counters. Note: Discounted tickets can only be purchased at certain main-line stations ( Lagos & Faro are o.k. ) and cannot be used on suburban commuter trains at rush hour. Please note that train times below take effect from February 2010. Please check before travelling >> CP ( Train Timetable ) Website select the Regional / Inter Regional option then the Lagos/ Vila Real de Santo António / Lagos service. or use the link below for a download of the timetable. Downloadable .pdf version Faro > Lagos > Faro SPRING 2010
Number:	5900	5902	5904	5906	5908	5910	5912	5914	5916
all stops	Daily
Faro	07:12	09.27	10.55	13:00	16.17	17.30	18.27	19.10	20.10

Pq. Cidades	+7	7
Almancil	+6	13
Loule	+8	21
Boliqueime	+7	28
Albufeira	+9	37
Tunes	+6	45
Algoz	+7	52
Alcantarilha	+5	57
P. Barreto	+5	62
Silves	+6	68
Est.-Lagoa	+7	75
Ferragudo	+4	79
Portimao	+8	87
Mexilohoeira	+8	95
Meia Praia	+6	101

Lagos	08:50	11.13	12.34	14:46	17.56	19:07	20.08	20.52	21.48
- Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays
Number:	5901	5903	5905	5907	5909	5911	5913	5915	5917
all stops	Daily
Lagos	06.11	06.55	08.26	10.37	12.53	14.10	16.24	18.10	19.15

Meia Praia	+4	4
Mexilhoreira	+6	10
Portimao	+9	19
Ferragudo	+3	22
Est.-Lagoa	+5	27
Silves	+7	34
P.Barreto	+5	39
Alcantarilha	+6	45
Algoz	+5	50
Tunes	+5	55
Albufeira	+11	66
Boliqueime	+8	74
Loule	+8	82
Almancil	+5	87
Pq.Cidades	+5	92

Faro	07:51	08.37	10.18	12.19	14.32	15.48	18.06	19.57	20.57
Be sure to check train times. For more detailed information, contact the Information Service.

Buses from the Airport to FARO centre to LAGOS

The bus station is 6kms from the airport. There is a local bus service operating between the airport and Faro centre about every hour. The stop is also just outside arrivals. During the high season ( summer months ) a special Aerobus service connects with the town centre. As most arrivals are heading west to Albufeira and further you'll need to get the bus from the airport to Faro bus station then catch the fast 'Tranrapido' bus service along the coast. Purchase tickets in advance in Faro bus station. Services are limited at weekends on normal lines. To make sure you don't miss connections in Faro it's a good idea to take a taxi to the bus station, however you can use local buses to and from the airport at no additional charge providing you have flight tickets / stubs for travel that day.
There are buses that run from Faro to Lagos ( approx. two hours ten minutes ), they will also stop at Portimao and Albufeira, currently costs about €5.35 ( single ) €10.70 ( return ).
You can then get a local bus from Lagos to Praia da Luz (approx.10 minutes) which stops near the centre of the town ( just up the hill from the square ) and also just as you come into Luz on the 'old' road ( Rua Dirieta ) Costs about €1.70.
Pre-paid Rechargeable ticket cards
If you reckon on staying in a particular place for a while and are likely to make the same journey, e.g. Luz to Lagos, several times, think about buying a pre-pay card. This rechargeable card is good for a set number of journeys in either direction. It will save you money ( roughly 20% ) and also queuing time, but there is an initial €3.00 fee ( non-refundable ) for the card. You can buy the cards from any bus station ( Lagos ). There are separate cards also available for the local city buses not operated by EVA, ask at the bus station.
A couple of points to bear in mind - Tickets are not interchangeable between different operator's buses. All the city buses require a different ticket to the inter-urban routes.
3 Day Tourist Pass ( Passe Turístico )
EVA offer a 3 day pass for €25.50 which gives unlimited travel on their services in the West Algarve. ( See passe turistico map on the EVA website for the routes ). They can be obtained in Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Lagos, Loulé, Quarteira, Portimão and Silves.
All the times shown are the current published ( July / August 2008 ), however there may be some changes during the season. So check before travelling using the link at the foot of the table.
10/2009 The times for Luz buses ( and a lot of other routes ) have changed to the Winter timetable. They aren't on the bus stops yet. I got the following times from the sources below.
04/2009 Good Friday ( April 9th ) Sunday / Holidays times apply.

Up to date information Eva-bus.com or an alternative 'unofficial' site Thomasallen

TRANSRAPIDO - Faro <> Lagos - Normal Daily Service
Faro Terminus > Lagos Terminus		Lagos Terminus > Faro Terminus
Depart	Arrive	Depart	Arrive
08.00	10.10	07.00	09.00
09.05	11.15	08.30	10.35
12.30	14.40	10.30	12.40
14.30	16.40	12.35	14.45
16.25	18.40	15.00	17.10
17.25	19.40	17.15	19.30
- Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays Downloadable .pdf version Faro > Lagos Downloadable .pdf version Lagos < Faro

National Holidays 2010
1st January	New Year’s Day	15th August	Assumption
5th February	Mardi Gras	5th October	Republic Day
21st April	Good Friday	1st November	All Saint’s Day
23rd April	Easter Day	1st December	Restoration of Independence
25th April	Independence Day	8th December	Immaculate Conception
1st May	May Day	25th December	Christmas Day
10th June	Portugal National Day

Buses from Lagos > Luz > Burgau > Barão São Miguel

MFO - Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only except holidays
SCH - Schooldays only i.e. not during Christmas and Easter breaks
SHX - Not Sundays or Holidays
SHO - Sundays and Holidays only
SAT - Saturdays only

Summer timetable	SHX	SHX	SHO	MFO	SAT	SHO	Daily	SHX	SHO	MFO
Lagos Terminal	0750	0855	0945	1330	1330	1410	1630	1735	1820	1915
Luz ( Church )	0805	0910	1000	1345	1345	1425	1645	1750	1835	1930
Burgau	0811	0916	1006	1352	1352	1432	1652	1756	1842	1937
Burgau (X)	---	0921	---	1356	1356	---	---	1801	---	1941
Barão São Miguel (X)	---	0925	---	1400	1400	---	---	1805	---	1945
Barão So Miguel	---	0930	---	1405	---	---	---	1810	---	1950
Barão São Miguel (X)	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	1955
Bus continues to	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	C
A - to Salema and Vila do Bispo via Budens; arrives Vila do Bispo at 08.05 C - to Salema (X) arriving 19.58 via Vale de Boi and Budens. Connecting bus leaves Salema (X) for village at 20.03.

Buses from Barão São Miguel > Burgau > Luz > Lagos

Summer timetable	SHX	SHO	SHX	SHX	SHO	SHX	SHO	Daily	SHX
Bus starts from	A	--	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Barão São Miguel (X)	0708	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Barão São Miguel	0713	0725	---	0930	---	1410	---	---	1815
Barão São Miguel (X)	0718	0730	---	0935	---	1415	---	---	1820
Burgau (X)	0722	0734	---	0939	---	1419	---	E	1824
Burgau	0727	0739	0815	0944	1008	1424	1432	1700	1829
Luz ( Church )	0730	0745	0821	0950	1014	1429	1437	1716	1835
Lagos Bus Terminal	0745	0800	0836	1005	1029	1444	1452	1731	1850
A - Salema at 06.55, via Budens at 07.05 E - runs via Espiche at 17.11

Lagos <> Praia da Luz

Other than the above Eva run services, the majority of the buses between Lagos and Luz are operated by ONDA. The one-way fare is only €1.70. These buses also go to Espiche and Almadena. This bus takes an extremely roundabout route between Lagos and Luz. What used to be a 10 minute journey ( Summer 2007 ) now takes nearly 30! It stops at several places convenient for the Luz area, i.e., when coming from Lagos to Luz - • the Boavista Golf resort before turning off the N125 on to the 'old' road into Luz, • the ( Orbitur ) Valverde campsite just outside of Luz, • just coming in on the old road, • at the start of the Rua Direita one-way system ( East Luz ), • Luz Ocean Club, • opposite the Luz Tavern by the Church, • on the main road by the cinema, • Hotel Belavista and vice versa if going to Lagos.
In July and August the ONDA buses run between Lagos, Luz, Espiche and Almadena every 40 minutes on weekdays from 07.11 ( at the church ) until about 23.10; on Saturdays every 40 minutes until about 14.00 then every 80 minutes until about 23.10, on Sundays every 80 minutes until about 23.10. For the remainder of the year, last buses from Lagos are at about 19.30

Regional (Onda) Bus Services

ONDA Normal Daily Service ( Not Sundays or Holidays* )
Click here for the complete timetable (horarios)
*Depart Lagos > Arrive Luz ( Church )**				Depart Luz ( Church ) > Arrive Lagos*
Depart	Arrive	Depart	Arrive	Depart	Arrive	Depart	Arrive
07.01	07.21	15.51	16.19	07.11	07.34	16.01	16.24
07.41	08.09	16.31	16.59	07.51	08.14	16.41	17.04
08.21	08.49	17.11	17.39	08.41	09.04	17.21	17.44
09.11	09.39	17.51	18.19	09.21	09.44	18.01	18.24
09.51	10.19	18.31	18.59	10.01	10.24	18.41	19.04
10.31	10.59	19.11	19.39	10.41	11.04	19.21	19.44
11.11	11.39	19.51	20.19	11.21	11.44	20.01	20.24
11.51	12.19	20.31	20.59	12.01	12.24	20.41	21.04
12.31	12.59	21.11	21.39	12.41	13.04	21.01	21.24
13.11	13.39	21.51	22.19	13.21	13.44	21.41	22.04
13.51	14.19	22.31	22.59	14.01	14.24	22.01	22.24
14.31	14.59	23.11	23.39	14.41	15.04	22.41	23.04
15.11	15.39			15.21	15.44	23.21	00.04
						00.01	00.24
* Bus Stop Infante ( by the car park on the seafront - nearest to town / shopping centre ) halfway down the Av. Descobrimentos / Marina. Current fare ( 2009 ) €1.70. Stops at the Intermarche (Superstore). The bus takes the old road into Luz.