How to Get to Tamera
You can travel by train or bus from most places in Europe, and we also have a rideshare list if you would like to offer or request a ride.
If you need to fly, Lisbon and Faro airports are both 2–3 hours away by train or car. See more information below.
You must register with us before visiting, whether for a day visit or for a course or event.
Our address is:
Tamera, Healing Biotope 1
Monte Do Cerro
7630-392 Relíquias
Portugal
GPS coordinates: 37°43’08.0″N 8°31’14.1″W
Climate-friendly travel to Tamera (from Europe)
Within Europe there are relatively cheap, comfortable and speedy alternatives to flying. From Paris, for example, you can find tickets from €60–100 for bus or train – depending how early you book and in which season. Most tickets can be bought 3 months in advance.
By train: Since the Corona pandemic, night trains to Lisbon have been discontinued and have not yet resumed service. Alternatively, you can travel to Lisbon via Madrid. Tickets can be booked through travel agencies (e.g. bahnfüchse.de), booking websites (e.g. thetrainline.com) or other services; you can also check directly through the websites of the various train companies (France: sncf.fr or Spain: renfe.com).
By Train (within Portugal)
Funcheira is our closest railway station, a 20-minute drive from Tamera. You’ll need to book our community pick-up by writing to guest-centre (at) tamera.org at least 1 week before you arrive. The pick-up costs a maximum of €24 – sometimes you’ll be able to share the cost with other people arriving at the same time.
Please plan to arrive on an earlier train, as our Reception Team is only available until 7pm.
From Lisbon Airport to Funcheira
Take the metro or a taxi from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Station. You can buy a ticket on the top floor of the station or book online beforehand (recommended). The journey takes just under 2 hours to Funcheira Station and a ticket typically costs between €15 and €20, depending on how far in advance you book.
There are several trains a day:
| Departs Lisbon-Oriente | Arrives Funcheira |
|---|---|
| 10.02 | 11.54 |
| 14.02 | 15.51 |
| 18.32 (please don’t take this train) | 20.21 |
From Faro Airport to Funcheira
Take the Aerobus or a taxi from Faro Airport to Faro Station. You can buy a train ticket at the station or book online beforehand (recommended). The journey takes just under 1.5 hours to Funcheira, and a ticket typically costs between €9 and €12, depending on how far in advance you book.
There are several trains a day:
| Departs Faro | Arrives Funcheira |
|---|---|
| 07.00 | 08.23 |
| 08.22 | 09.55 |
| 14.15 | 15.47 |
| 18.15 (please don’t take this train) | 19.53 |
To plan your departure, see the train timetables from Funcheira to Lisbon and Faro below.
By Bus
Our closest bus stations are Ourique and Cercal do Alentejo. Please email guest-centre (at) tamera.org to check whether we can arrange a community pick-up. If we can’t arrange one, taxis are available at both bus stations.
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Buses to Ourique and Cercal do Alentejo
Rede Expressos is the Portuguese bus operator. Please check the timetable for departure times.
From Lisbon you can travel to Ourique and Cercal do Alentejo. The bus station is close to Jardim Zoológico/Sete Rios, which you can reach by metro or taxi.
From Faro buses go to Ourique. The bus station is close to the railway station.
Driving
Please add offers or requests for a ride to our rideshare list.
If you’re using a GPS navigation system, use the coordinates:
37°43’08.0″N 8°31’14.1″W
Be aware: entering “Tamera” or “Monte do Cerro” into the GPS will take you the wrong way!
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From Lisbon
- – Drive South (“Sul”) on the IC 1 or on the motorway (A5 SUL) (toll) towards the “Algarve” / “Faro.”
- – Leave the motorway at the “Grândola” exit, continuing on the IC 1. After about 50km turn right towards Odemira.
- – Go straight on until the traffic light in Relíquias. (Don’t follow the sign for Relíquias on the right before).
- – At the traffic lights turn right; after a few meters turn left towards São Luís.
- – After about 500 meters you’ll see a small sign on the right for “Monte do Cerro.” Turn onto this dirt road. After 4km turn to the left and you’ll enter Tamera.
- – The road rises onto the dam. Turn right for the Guest House. Turn left for the Reception, past the lake, then turn right and park in the car park.
From Faro
- – Drive on the IC 1 or the motorway (toll) towards Lisbon.
- – Leave the motorway at the “Ourique” exit and continue on the IC2 towards “Lisbon/Faro”; briefly driving on the IC1 south direction “Faro/Algarve”
- – At Ourique you turn from the IC1 towards “Cercal.”
- – After about 15km, turn left towards Odemira.
- – Go straight on until the traffic light in Relíquias. (Don’t follow the sign for Relíquias onto the right before).
- – At the traffic lights turn right and then, after a few meters, turn left towards São Luís.
- – After about 500 meters you’ll see a small sign on the right for “Monte do Cerro.” Turn onto this dirt road. After 4km turn to the left and you’ll enter Tamera.
- – The road rises onto the dam. Turn right for the Guest House. Turn left for the Reception, past the lake, then turn right and park in the car park.
Staying Overnight in Lisbon or Faro
Lisbon
You can get the “Aeroshuttle” or the Metro from Lisbon airport to take you into the historic city of Lisbon.
We recommend the Lisbon Calling Hostel:
Rua de São Paulo, 126 – 3D, Lisboa
Tel: 00351 21 343 23 81
Email: info (at) lisboncalling.net
Website: www.lisboncalling.net
Faro
From Faro Airport, it takes about 10–15 minutes by taxi or around 20 minutes by bus to reach the city centre. Faro train station is within walking distance of the city centre.
If you are staying overnight, we recommend Sunlight House Hostel, near Faro’s historic centre:
Rua Dr Francisco Lázaro Cortes 11
8000-142 Faro
www.sunlighthouse.pt
https://www.facebook.com/sunlighthousehostel
To plan your departure:
Here you can find the train timetables from Funcheira to Lisbon and Faro. Please contact our Reception at least 2 days before your departure to book your drop-off to Funcheira.
From Funcheira to Lisbon Airport
There are several trains a day:
| Departs Funcheira | Arrives Lisbon-Oriente |
|---|---|
| 7.49 | 9.39 |
| 12.06 | 13.58 |
| 17.11 | 19.04 |
From Funcheira to Faro Airport
There are several trains a day:
| Departs Funcheira | Arrives Faro |
|---|---|
| 08.33 | 09.29 |
| 12.51 | 13.37 |
| 18.06 | 19.02 |