Douro Valley N222 to Aire at Peso da Regua
Had a four-hour leisurely drive on the road N222, which I had read was one of Portugal’s great drives, for many miles from Porto up the Douro river valley. The road was perfectly fine, pretty empty, and the scenery was indeed stunning, so I recommend it. 28 degrees now, so rather hot. Had.. →
Lance & Lorraine – Gibraltar
Briefly met these guys from Gibraltar, who’d just bought a Ford van 2nd-hand from the UK and had driven it all the way through France, Spain, into Porto and heading back to Gibraltar within a few days. They’re going to customize it exactly how they want.
They have given me a.. →
Ans & Piet
Amazingly ended up on our selected Porto visit campsite and indeed the only pitch remaining, next to a Dutch couple I had met a month earlier standing at a campsite bus stop to travel into Granada. This coincidence was further compounded when we found them also occupying the table adjacent to the.. →
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world ….
Amazingly ended up on our selected Porto visit campsite and indeed the only pitch remaining, next to a Dutch couple I had met a month earlier standing at a campsite bus stop to travel into Granada. This coincidence was further compounded when we found them also occupying the table adjacent to the.. →
Porto & Camping Canidelo, via quick stop at Nazare
After 3 nights around Lisbon, drove up the coast stopping to look at the sweeping beaches and the massive surf location of Nazare, before spending 4 nights at the above camping to spend some time in Porto. And now Porto is up there with Ronda and Cordoba.
Got bus from just outside campsite,.. →
Sintra, Lisbon, Cascais
Stayed at a lovely resort west of Lisbon, Cascais, well-served by buses and trains, enabling us to get to Sintra and Lisbon from just outside the Cascais Orbitur campsite entrance.
Loved both Sintra and Lisbon. Photos say it all.
A snapshot of magical Sintra where we did the recommended.. →
To Setubal via Lisbon Airport
I was excited and looking forward to receiving the first official guest of my career break year, albeit the same person who accompanied me in getting out to Spain as part of my 18-19 annual leave and so therefore at that time not quite career break companionship material. I had determined from Park4Night.. →
Peaceful overnight at Evora … eventually
Stayed overnight at a campsite at Porto Covo, where not made particularly welcome by the main reception person! then inland to a free aire with good reviews at historic town of Evora. Whilst congratulating myself on how well all was ‘working’ at this aire – nice location, safety.. →
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.. →