Facilities for people with disabilities

There are a number of accessible beaches with ramps and support facilities for people with reduced mobility, including Cascais, Estoril, Faro and Albufeira.

Lisbon’s Metro has specially reserved seats for people with disabilities, but not all areas of the network are accessible. At the main railway stations, there are lifts from platforms to ground level, as well as moving walkways.

A dial-a-ride bus service for people with disabilities is available in Lisbon (217 585 676) and Porto (226 006 353). Taxis adapted for people with disabilities can be found in Braga (253 253 253) and Coimbra (239 484 522).

Accessible Portugal offers tours and equipment rental for people with disabilities, which include wheelchair-friendly transport.

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