The ANDA Knowing Portugal program, which recently expanded the age range of candidates entitled to intrarail with free travel and accommodation included, is almost reaching the maximum limit of vouchers issued for the year 2025.
After the announcement of the ANDA Knowing Portugal program being expanded Even among 30-year-olds, requests for travel vouchers have increased exponentially. More than 22 thousand young people redeemed their vouchers, which when added to those that had already been issued throughout the year, brings the total to 28 thousand. The maximum limit of vouchers issued per year is 30 thousand, recalls in a press release Movy, the managing entity of the Youth Hostels, which promotes this initiative in a partnership with CP – Comboios de Portugal.
Bruno Martins, president of this organization, admits that he expected there to be an increase in membership, but the response from young people exceeded expectations. “In a few days, the program exhausted practically all of the vouchers available and this shows that young people are attentive to our proposals and value good programs, taking advantage of this specific one to get to know the country and take advantage of accessible and sustainable opportunities”, he points out.
The project was developed with the aim of promoting youth mobility, allowing young people to travel free by train and have the possibility of staying in Youth Hostels, with more than 40 units across the country.
To access the program, you need to access the website ANDA Discover Portugalauthenticate with the Digital Mobile Key, fill in your personal data and place the order. THE voucher It will then be sent by email.
This voucher that gives access to ANDA Knowing Portugal must be redeemed by young people or associations by the end of the year and can be used until July 4, 2026. The maximum number of vouchers is 30 thousand and applications will be automatically closed as soon as the limit is reached.
Text written by Margarida Nogueira and edited by Pedro Miguel Coelho
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