Human Fauna observed in Portugal
Loads of the usual Dutch, Germans and large ex-pat communities it seems of Brits in the busier Algarve.
There seem to be quite alot of Asian men working in various capacities on building sites, and in the fruit & vegetable sector which although in the Alentejano is nothing on the scale.. →
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Wanted to come here en route to have a look and walk around – have to mark this one as one of the best. The photos say it all:
Stunning beaches at the mouth of the riverGorgeous restaurant location – still on the Rota VicentinaIt is a shame I can’t appreciate the sea food.. →
Zambujeira do Mar
Following recommendations, staying at a lovely Camping Villa Park, at the above. The coast is stunning – the coastal path is beautiful, and here’s my attempt to capture some flora actually along the footpath and cliff tops:
Village at top of the cliffs – beach below
I.. →
Europe’s SouthWesterly tip Cabo da Sao Vicente
Yesterday, decided to leave the Algarve via driving to the above, and then up through the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina.
There have been hints that a few selfies would be in order. which I get, so that readers are reassured that my photos are genuine and have not.. →
Every cloud ….
Van window – part was delivered yesterday as promised, and fix was scheduled for 9.30 this morning.
As a result of the window being broken, I got to spend time with Diogo the campsite manager, who went with me to the glass fitting service centre, and while this was happening, drove.. →
Avoiding toll roads, and seeing more
I’ve really enjoyed driving more slowly – around 50 – 60mph – on the equivalent of ‘A’ roads to get to my next destination. In some cases, the non-toll motorways have also come up trumps. The countryside I’ve passed through has been really interesting and.. →
Lagos: Cycled too far, and gained an hour
If I didn’t think I’d managed to leave schedules behind, I do after today. And the story is:
Google maps on my little screen (smartphone as opposed to non-digital more contextual map) said the distance to Lagos was about 5 miles. Eminently cyclable it seemed so duly set off fully.. →
Alvor & Oh dear
So landed yesterday (Sunday 12/5) at Camping Alvor, in Alvor, Western Algarve, after a really enjoyable 65-mile drive on non-toll roads seeing some of the countryside behind the Algarve coastline. Set up to watch the Race for the Title matches, at the back of the van despite the heat etc, to try.. →
Relying only on satnav in vicinity of serious mountains
Other posts may make mention of the same journeys which only goes to show how traumatised I’ve been by ending up, yes naively, on routes, where one has past the point of no return for a variety of reasons; which have taken the van ever higher on ever-narrowing, hairpinning roads, gripping the.. →
Out of high season
This is very much a ‘good’, and links into empty or not busy roads which would be busy in full Summer, which are a joy to drive and obviously safer to cycle on if necessary, not having to book campsites, so ultimate flexibility, and one less job to do, and alot cheaper prices, so that’s.. →