A2 motorway (Portugal)


The A2 is a major motorway in Portugal. It connects Lisbon, the political capital of Portugal, and the 25 de Abril Bridge to Albufeira in Algarve, the country's southernmost mainland province. The first section of the A2 was opened in 1966 and the last one was completed in 2002. It extends for fractionally more than 240 km. The A2 is operated by Brisa - Auto-estradas de Portugal. A trip from Lisbon to Albufeira using the A2 costs €20.85 in 2022 and €23.60 in 2025
Sections of the road carry very little traffic.
A3AADT 2011AADT 2012% Change 2011% Change 2012
Maia-Santo Tirso48,35644,761-7.2%-7.4%
Ponte de Lima Norte-EN 3036,4825,805-10.2%-10.4%
Overall AADT16,50915,058-8.5%-8.8%