Most disabilities should not prevent anyone from traveling. Due to Portugals many hills and numerous flights of stairs, disabled visitors may have difficulty navigating the country, but conditions are slowly improving. Newer hotels are more sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities, and more expensive restaurants are generally wheelchair accessible. However, since most places have limited facilities, if any, for people with disabilities, you might consider taking an organized tour specially designed to accommodate travelers with disabilities.

Of course, you will do better in big cities like Lisbon and you will do less in rural areas. Many modern museums are equipped to deal with people with disabilities, especially in Lisbon.

The preferred mode of transport for people with disabilities in Portugal is the train. More and more stations have ramps, and many trains are equipped with wheelchair lifts, specially equipped bathrooms, and even separate seating areas. All Eurostar trains are wheelchair accessible and most InterCity (IC) trains and some EuroCity (EC) trains are also wheelchair accessible. If a disabled person can drive a car, Hertz and Avis seem to offer the best selection of manually controlled vehicles.

Many travel agencies offer personalized tours and itineraries for travelers with disabilities. It offers escorted tours and cruises that emphasize sports and private excursions on elevator minivans. osos.

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