A22 Algarve (1 Viewer)

[malheg]

We have not been to the Algarve for 3 to 4years, and are asking advice as to paying to use the A22 from either end.
Thanks
Malc

 

[DanielFord]

We have not been to the Algarve for 3 to 4years, and are asking advice as to paying to use the A22 from either end.
Thanks
Malc

You have a few choices (assuming you are travelling in your own vehicle) this site tells you your options:
http://gotoportugal.eu/en/how-to-pay-the-electronic-tolls-portugal/

 

[PeteH]

Not being the biggest fan of Toll roads, Or for that matter Motorways in general unless I am in a hurry, which isn`t often since I retired. What are the options for Avoiding the toll roads?.

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[peterc10]

Not being the biggest fan of Toll roads, Or for that matter Motorways in general unless I am in a hurry, which isn`t often since I retired. What are the options for Avoiding the toll roads?.

For avoiding the A22 just use the N125. It can be a bit busy with a bit of queuing but it is OK. The other autoroutes in Portugal can be avoided by using the national and local roads. They are no worse than our A and B roads and often much better.

 

[maxi77]

Using the 125 from the border to Faro is a bit of a pain though it may be better now since the improvements. From Faro est most of the time it is not that bad an in reality we have only used it once since the tolls started when we lived out here.

 

[2657]

Using the 125 from the border to Faro is a bit of a pain though it may be better now since the improvements. From Faro est most of the time it is not that bad an in reality we have only used it once since the tolls started when we lived out here.

Still the same.......only worse.........improvements put on hold yet again.........make sure your false teeth are well secured

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[malheg]

That's my memory of the 125, that it did my suspension no good. That is why I asked about the A22, which I think will give a go
Malc

 

[The Nomad]

Or just do as most Spanish and a lot of Portuguese do now and that is use the A22 whenever you want to but don't bother with the toll process any longer.

 

[DanielFord]

Just a tip, the locals refer to the N125 as the death road, it always had a ridiculously high mortality rate, but since the tolls, I believe the death rate has gone up by around 400%.
I personally prefer to stay off it if at all possible.

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