 The centre, and main settlement, of Paderne is located north of Albufeira, west of Faro and is from Lisbon.The parish is accessible through the national roadway/highway network, along the junctions of the A2 motorway (from Lisbon) and the IP1 coastal motorway.Flights to the region are handled through the gateway at Faro, while rail services run through the CP byway of Albufeira.