How to get to Alvito Portugal by train
Portugal is a relatively easy country to navigate – its robust road network can whisk you between main cities, while a dense network of buses serves areas where the rails don’t reach. You can easily book flights, trains and bus travel online or at the station ticket desks; children under four ride for free, and those ages 4–12 go for half price. Travelers aged 65 and older also get a 50% discount on all services.
For longer journeys, the Alfa Pendular is a premium service akin to France’s TGV, while Rapida and Carreeira are quicker regional options. Both are cheaper than the equivalent in the UK, and offer regular discounts for kids and senior travelers. If you’re planning to explore several countries, a Eurail Pass makes sense; however, remember that additional reservation fees apply for high-speed and InterRail journeys within Spain and Portugal (marked as IN on timetables).
Buses are more useful for reaching smaller towns and villages that aren’t served by the rail network. A range of private operators run a dense network; Rede Expressos and Rodonorte are among the largest.
The most scenic route to Alvito is on the backroads, which take you past the windmills that give the area its name. You can enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside at a leisurely pace while you drive on the flat, sandy roads. The fortified castle hotel Casa do Limoeiro, built by a family-run dynasty, is the ideal place to spend a night or two here.
