Travel and transport agencies Portugal

This tour operator offers several circuits in Germany that pass through the Bavarian capital, including «Germany's most beautiful Christmas markets» (4 days bus from eastern France).

Open for 60 years, Transeurope Citytrips is a travel agency with excellent knowledge of its destinations. The site is handy for finding interesting promotions, such as good prices on hotel rooms. A Transeurope trip includes at least the hotel reservation and the booking of your transport or rental car.

Fun & Fly - Sport Away offers a wide range of activities for wave lovers! Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand-up paddling: 4 different types of water sports available in different packages. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a family or a group of enthusiasts, in search of a party or in search of unusual discoveries, you will find here the trip that suits you to one of the many destinations available: from Corsica to Martinique, including Brazil, Turkey or Venezuela, many solutions are offered, to suit all budgets.

A complete range of cars is at your disposal at competitive prices; these are staggered according to the duration of the rental.

A complete range of cars is at your disposal at competitive prices; these are staggered according to the duration of the rental. 

This is the Portuguese railroad company, founded in 1856. This state-owned company covers most of the country and offers different types of trains: the fast and fairly expensive comboios, which link the main cities, the intercity trains (comparable to the old corails), the interregional trains and the slower and less expensive regional trains. On the CP (Comboios de Portugal) website, you can consult fares, timetables and book online. CP also has a smartphone application.

In front of the railway station, this centre has an Internet space for young people.

The agency offers a wide range of services to meet travelers' needs. Verdié Voyages offers trips to numerous destinations around the world, whether in Europe, Asia, America or Africa. Travelers can choose from a variety of escorted tours, exploration trips or sea and river cruises. The agency also offers tailor-made services to organize individual trips according to customers' preferences and budgets. The agency's travel consultants are available to help customers find the best travel package and manage all the necessary bookings.

Le Grau-du-Roi offers many possibilities for seminars, incentives and team-building. Group Magellan, a specialized tour operator, offers its services to help companies organize their events. Whether in the Camargue, Provence or the Côte d'Azur, in France or abroad, Group Magellan offers its expertise to create unique and memorable experiences. Among the activities on offer are corporate regattas, which strengthen bonds between employees in a fun and sporting setting. Formats range from half-day to 2-day events in the Mediterranean, with the possibility of up to 20 yachts and 300 participants. Group Magellan stands out for its professionalism, flexibility and ability to adapt to the specific requirements of each customer.

Privilèges Voyages is a travel agency located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. With more than 30 years of expertise, it offers tailor-made trips all over the world. The Privilèges Voyages team emphasizes refinement and luxury, and is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for its customers. The agency offers ultra-personalized service at every stage of the trip, with a dedicated advisor to accompany customers before, during and after their journey. Privilèges Voyages is also a partner of major hotel chains, offering exclusive benefits to its customers. In addition to travel booking, the agency offers a range of complementary services such as visa handling, online seat reservation and check-in, organization of private excursions and exclusive tours, and much more. Privilèges Voyages is registered with the "Atout France" tourism development agency and has financial guarantees.

The Travel Agency at Horse is specialized in horse riding in France and around the world, with the specific local relationship, respect for the environment and horse. Always looking for novelties, in all disciplines and for all ages, the Credo of the agency is to «respond to the wishes of the riders to make their equestrian hike an unforgettable experience». The agency offers a dozen equestrian hikes in Iceland, as well as a permanent commitment to responsible tourism and environmental preservation. Three words: authenticity, breathtaking landscapes, horse freedom.

Mafrense is now part of Carris. Several routes are available: Sintra, Mafra, Lisbon, as well as the various surrounding beaches. Several lines run to Ericeira, and are more or less direct. We recommend lines 2801 and 2803 or 2740 and 2741. It's not very well signposted in Campo Grande, so don't hesitate to ask someone. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early, especially in summer when there's a long queue to board the bus. Please note that buses leaving from Ericeira may leave early.

Located on the banks of the Douro River, it is the perfect place to discover the city on two wheels. You can rent bikes (electric or not), tandems, scooters and motorcycles. The reception is very friendly and gives advice on how to organize a little ride. Northroad also offers guided or self-guided motorcycle tours (to be done independently and at your own pace) of several days to discover Portugal and even go as far as Spain with a passionate guide.

Here is an original "2 in 1" solution, accommodation plus transport to discover the northern region or all of Portugal from Porto. The Getaway Van offers much more than a motorhome experience, with its colourful vans that invite adventure. They are Ford Transit Custom vans equipped with diesel engines that can be converted into accommodation when required, with a solar panel to charge the auxiliary battery. Fully equipped for sleeping, cooking and showering, with toilet. Travel in total freedom!

Whether you are in France or already there, Terra Lusitania takes care of everything. Based in Lisbon, the team is a specialist in à la carte travel to Portugal and designs tailor-made programmes, in good mood and in French! Discovery and thematic tours, with family or friends, the team proposes programs adapted to your expectations. History, archaeology, festivals, oenology, cetacean sightings, equestrian arts, outdoor sports, the options are numerous: don't hesitate to contact them, they will work out an authentic trip with you.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

The French Institute officially reopened on 13 September 2016 in the Embassy's offices. One of its assets is its media library. In addition to this one, it offers French courses and many activities around the language of Molière. In the media library, you will find French news or lifestyle magazines. It also organizes the French Film Festival in Portugal (a big festival in Lisbon that takes place at the end of October or beginning of November).

Brittany Ferries is the flagship company to the UK, offering up to 50 departures a week from France, with both cruise and fast ferries. As a tour operator specializing in the UK, the company also offers vacation packages with over 1,200 different types of accommodation: hotels, apartments, vacation homes, as well as self-drive tours and guided coach tours to discover Britain's most beautiful regions, or all-inclusive holidays in London.

Don't feel like crossing a bridge to reach either side of the Douro? Doesn't going down and coming back up (or vice versa) give you more pleasure than that, or have you already done it so many times that it becomes routine? Then take the cabboat. It is the fastest way to cross the Douro, between the quays of Porto and Gaia. Aboard a rabelo-inspired boat, you'll be on the other side in less than 5 minutes! However, this comes at a cost. Try it at least once to get as close as possible to the wonderful Douro.

If you are looking to rent a car to move around, use this rental agency located in Porto but also in other Portuguese cities such as Lisbon or Faro. Turisprime offers vehicles of different categories, from minis to minivans, including automatics. Competence and efficiency at low prices. Reservation on their website is very easy. Be careful, as with any car rental, you will need a credit card to leave a deposit. Check with your bank.

Here is an experience to live, coming in the summer of 2021: a trip on the Côa River in a solar boat. The boat, built with sustainable materials, can accommodate up to 12 people at a time, who will discover the surrounding fauna and flora during the trip, without any pollution. The route is 4 km long, between the Canada do Inferno and Fariseu docks. Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk of the park museum. Reservations are recommended.

Do you want to see the city in a different way than walking? Lisbon Bike Rentals offers you to rent electric bikes with large wheels made for the cobblestones and hills of Lisbon streets. These bikes are Lisbon proof! You can either rent the bikes by the day for one or more days and go out on your own, or take part in one of the excursions they offer along the river to Belém or their grand tour that goes through Cascais and makes a loop through the Sintra natural park.

Here is an original way to visit Porto and its surroundings. TT3Ways, installed on the banks of the Douro, offers the rental of bicycles, electric bikes, scooters, and even old cars like 2CV. Book on their website, by sending them an email, or directly at the agency. The team welcomes you with a smile and remains at your disposal for any question. Once equipped, all you have to do is to walk around the city and enjoy it.

Several return flights from Paris Orly 3, Nantes and Lyon with an increased frequency in high season. Transavia is one of the main low-cost companies to get to Lisbon. In low season, you can take your plane tickets up to 10 days before departure without any real price increase. Pretty good to know for a last-minute stay. In general, the flights have few delays (except in high season) and the service is correct. The airline is also less careful about carry-on baggage than other low-cost airlines.

This passenger car rental agency has a fairly wide range of vehicles available at quite honest rates. Unlike international and often limited companies, Grosso Rent offers personalized services and follows up on its customers. French is spoken there. The company also offers top-of-the-range vehicles that can accommodate up to nine people. Interestingly, they offer packages where the pick-up point is different from the return point of the vehicle in case of itinerant travel.

Vilamoura is a town in Portugal, known for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere. Europcar offers a wide range of vehicles, including luxury cars, automatic cars, electric cars, 4x4s or SUVs, minibuses and pick-ups. Nearby you'll find a cab rank, petrol station and bus stops. Europcar offers friendly service, new cars and competitive prices. Don't forget to bring your driver's license, a valid credit card and additional identification with you when you rent.

Orcada Voyages is a specialist in organized tours in motorhomes and caravans. The agency Orcada Voyages offers a 32-day motorhome tour from Greece to Turkey, including 3 days in Istanbul, to finally arrive in Italy. Aboard a motor home and equipped with a daily route planner, the traveller follows the itinerary and stops wherever he or she wishes to enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Overnight camping stays, guided tours, walks and other excursions are all booked in advance. An original way to travel!

Some private telephone facilities offer even more discount depending on destination.

Horseback riding and equestrian safaris, this is what this team of passionate riders offers.

This agency specializes in exceptional trips, and more particularly in the most beautiful diving destinations. The team is made up of passionate divers who have already visited the proposed spots themselves. With them, you can explore the wilds of Asia, tour India by motorcycle or simply relax in a luxury hotel in the Maldives. The team is made up of travel consultants who specialize in certain destinations, and give sound advice on safety, region by region.

Located in the historical centre of Porto, Vieguini is a bicycle, tandem and scooter rental agency with a good price-quality ratio. For those who would like to discover the capital of the north and its surroundings, ideally following the very well laid out cycle paths, other than on foot or by public transport, here is a good address. Vieguini also offers bike rides in groups (from 4 people). The team is at your service and available at any time of the day to help you in case of any problem during the rental.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

This specialist in cycling and walking tours will take you to experience Portugal. Its team of local experts will lead you to discover the country, its gastronomy, its culture and its people. Whether you choose a guided or self-guided tour, they will adapt to your pace and desires. On the program: hiking in the vineyards of the Douro, in the Serra da Estrela or on the Vicentina coast, bike tours in historic villages..

The TST (Transporte Sul do Tejo) bus network is now part of the Carris company, and the entire fleet has been changed, now proudly sporting black and yellow. It's not easy to find your way around the website to find out about bus routes and timetables. You should also be aware that the drivers don't always stop at stations, so be sure to signal at the bus stop and on the bus when you want to get off.

The Porto tram network (managed by STCP) has three lines in circulation. These are ideal for sightseeing, as the tram routes pass through the most emblematic places in the city. Line 1 runs between the historic centre of Porto and the Passeio Alegre garden, along the Douro. Line 18 runs between Massarelos and the Carmo. Line 22 runs through the emblematic streets of downtown Porto, between the University of Porto and Batalha. The timetable varies from 8am-9am to 8pm-8.30pm each day.

Free internet access.

Hat for this very well kept institute! Free internet access.

Recently renovated, it is one of the most beautiful libraries in the city. It is located in a palace of the seventeenth century and for this reason it has had to make some amenities such as power outlets everywhere and good internet access. It also has a booth overlooking the garden.

A very useful address if you need to print your boarding pass or other paper. When you arrive, you have to take a ticket with a number and sometimes you have to be patient while waiting for your turn to come. There may be a large influx of students. Here they do all kinds of work and have several kinds of paper at their disposal. They also have computers if you need to go on the Internet. If you don't have a USB stick with you, you can also email what you want to print.

The statue of Antonio Feijo is an attraction not to be missed on your visit to Ponte de Lima. Antonio Feijo was a Portuguese poet and diplomat born in Ponte de Lima in 1859. As well as the statue, there are other interesting attractions nearby. You can visit the Ponte Romana e Medieval, a historic bridge offering a magnificent view of the Lima River. The Matriz de Ponte de Lima church is also not to be missed, with its impressive architecture. For a bite to eat, there are several restaurants close to the statue, such as Restaurante Diamante Azul and Taverna Vaca Das Cordas, serving European and Portuguese cuisine.

Services offered include mail and parcel delivery, the sale of personalized stamps, personalized postcards and shipping boxes and bags. Customers can also carry out banking transactions, such as savings, insurance, money transfers and credit applications, thanks to the presence of a CTT banking branch. In addition, the office offers bill payment, telephone recharging and transport services, as well as philatelic services.

Internet access.

In front of town hall, a municipal initiative to connect under very good conditions.

Quite picturesque, because installed in the old station.

Several computers in this store.

Opposite the Palácio Foz, it is one of the largest offices in the city centre with extended opening hours (just like the airport) to get there after work until late at night. Like everywhere else, you have to take a number and wait your turn. There is no automatic franking machine here like in France, so you will have to queue to send your letters or buy stamps. This office has a cafeteria next door where you can have a coffee while waiting for your number to appear on the screen.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a lively, cosmopolitan city that attracts many visitors every year. Essential services for travelers include DHL, a well-known international delivery company. DHL offers a range of fast, reliable delivery services, whether for important documents or larger parcels. Whether for personal or business needs, DHL is a safe and convenient choice for all your delivery requirements in Lisbon.

Pretty close to the good Residencial Mar dos Azores, a rather crude computer space of décoffrage dedicated to the sale and assembly of PC. Suitable equipment and possibility of printing at reasonable prices.

Not far from the train station, a «lookée» address with free Wi-Fi, from the moment of ordering.

Near the Sesimbra Hotel & Spa, east of the city, some Internet stations in a modern lounge bar with bowling and animations.