By ship
By ship
There is a ferry service between Vila Real de Santo António and Ayamonte Spain. The ferry was once a main mean of transportation although after the construction of the Guadiana International Bridge it is nowadays mostly used by tourists. Naviera Armas (http://www.navieraarmas.com/) operates a ferry to Portimão from Madeira connecting with Gran Canaria with a couple of departures per month.
By plane
By plane
Faro Airport (http://www.ana.pt/portal/...) is the main airport for the region. On arrival there is a wide selection of car hire options both at static desks in the airport and also within the terminal at a meeting point.From Faro airport the train station and bus terminals can be reached by taxi.