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Republic of Malta, Europe

Malta, known as the “heart of the Mediterranean,”is one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. The island is much like an “open-air-museum” sprinkled with ancient structures from the past. Even though Malta is full of old buildings and historical places, the country has been working hard to restructure their wheelchair accessible transportation system and construct new buildings for people who utilize mobility devices to assist with accessible travel.

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Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Connemara is a region located to the West and North of Galway offering beautiful scenery and a variety of towns, castles and other sites worth visiting. Connemara attracts a variety of visitors, including travelers looking for an accessible holiday. Visitors love to explore Connemara, not only for it’s scenic beauty, but for its rich irish traditions that are still preserved today. Please read further for information about accessible travel, accessible hotels, and wheelchair accessible activities in Connemara.

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County Clare, Ireland

County Clare is a region to the South and West of Galway boasting beautiful ocean drives, prehistoric artifacts, quaint old Irish towns, historic castles and many other wheelchair accessible sites to explore.

The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are some of the most famous sites in this region. The Cliffs of Moher are completely accessible and offer breathtaking views of the ocean. There is also a visitor center, café, and gift shop.

To learn more about accessible travel, including accessible transportation, accessible hotels, and accessible activities in County Clare Ireland, please read below.

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Galway, Ireland

Galway is one of the larger cities in Ireland, located on the west coast. It is about a 2 ½ hour drive west of Dublin and accessible for a day trip or overnight. There is a new road, making the trip a lot quicker. Galway has a quaint city center area offering several pedestrian streets, shops, restaurants, a modern museum and various other sites. One can easily spend an afternoon there. The town is also known for its many pubs. Accessibility can be challenging unless properly planned. Please read below for information on accessible hotels, accessible restaurants, and accessible activities in Galway.

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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands (with a population of just over 1 million,) is of a quaint little village with vibrant nightlife and cultural charm. While many of the sidewalks and curbs are very wheelchair friendly, strolling along some of the older cobblestone streets or along some of the many tree lined canals could prove difficult for people with disabilities. However, Amsterdam has been working hard to make the city more accessible for all. For example, all new buses must be wheelchair accessible. Despite its challenges, Amsterdam is worth visiting, and as a bonus, it’s ranked one of the top 25 safest destinations in Europe. To learn more about accessible hotels, accessible restaurants, and accessible things to do, please read below.

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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, and offers vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. Located on the river Liffe, the center of Dublin is very compact, making it a great destination for travelers with mobility impairments and mature travelers. It is a great city to explore and rarely is it necessary to get into a bus or cab. There are many pedestrian streets including the famous Temple Bar area (pubs) and Grafton Street (shopping). Despite being an old city, many of its tourist destinations are partially accessible, with careful planning.

AbilityTrip recognizes that many local destinations have taken the initiative to provide information to assist physically challenged travelers. While we cannot endorse the information on these sites we encourage you to check them out and submit any thoughts or feedback on AbilityTrip.com. If you have a recommended site for any location, please let us know so that we can add it to our catalogue of destinations.

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Scotland

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. Well known for its beautiful highlands, golf courses and scenic drives. Scotland is a very well documented accessible destination and travelers who are physically challenged and mature travelers are encouraged to visit.

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Portugal

Portugal is a beautiful and highly developed country in southwest Europe. Despite being old, the country has many wheelchair accessible destinations and features – including beaches, historic sites, wineries, port and many others. Overall, accessibility can be tough unless you know where to go.

For general accessible travel information you can read more at Visit Portugal – Disabled Access.

There is a specific brochure regarding beaches Visit Portugal Disabled Access Brochure.

There is also a travel agency called Accessible Portugal specifically dedicated to people with reduced mobility who offer accessible sightseeing tours.

Regarding the public transportation system there are new buses that have the same ability as the ones in Manhattan, but they are not the majority for now. For taxis, it is better to schedule earlier with one. Normally, taxis in Portugal are Mercedes E or similar and not vans or SUV, and they do not have lifts or ramps. Accessible transportation should be booked through Accessible Portugal.

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Venice, Italy

Venice is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world, and is truly a unique experience. Until ten years ago, it was a very unfriendly destination in terms of accessibility, due to its historic features. Today, several internal bridges are equipped for wheelchairs and most ferries have relatively easy access. In fact, almost 70% of the city is now accessible for people with mobility challenges.

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Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

Sagres, a small town located on the southwest tip of Portugal, offers the traveler a chance to experience a quaint beachfront village and more fresh seafood dining than one could believe. There is an accessible resort hotel located on the bluffs overlooking the ocean. However, many of the historical attractions nearby can be difficult to navigate via scooter or wheelchair due to the steep, bumpy terrain and lack of curb cuts.

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