Welcome to Portugal
Positioned on the Atlantic Ocean. Extreme south-west of Europe.Portugal has a population of about 10 million.
The population density is at its greatest in Lisbon, the capital and its suburbs, where about 1.9 million people live. The second largest city in Portugal is Oporto in the north.
Latest visit we did included Porto and Lisbon.
Really two great cities. We have left with great memories. Lisbon has the famous 25th of April bridge and Porto has the beautiful River Douro. There are special pages on the cities below.
<<<<<<Lisbon <<<<<<<Porto
Positioned on the Atlantic Ocean. Extreme south-west of Europe.Portugal has a population of about 10 million.
The population density is at its greatest in Lisbon, the capital and its suburbs, where about 1.9 million people live. The second largest city in Portugal is Oporto in the north.
Latest visit we did included Porto and Lisbon.
Really two great cities. We have left with great memories. Lisbon has the famous 25th of April bridge and Porto has the beautiful River Douro. There are special pages on the cities below.
<<<<<<Lisbon <<<<<<<Porto
25th of April bridge Lisbon
Jan 2023
We visited the Algarve. What a wonderful time we had. We were based in Albufeira. At the Bia Grande hotel.
We visited the Algarve. What a wonderful time we had. We were based in Albufeira. At the Bia Grande hotel.
Albufeira
White washed buildings and quint restaurants. Gives you the Portuguese feel. Try to dodge the British bars selling cheap lager. Remember you are in a wonderful foreign country.
This page highlights our first holiday in Portugal but I have special pages of our 2023 Algarve Adventure and 2024 trip to Lisbon and Porto.
<<<<<<<Albufeira
This page highlights our first holiday in Portugal but I have special pages of our 2023 Algarve Adventure and 2024 trip to Lisbon and Porto.
<<<<<<<Albufeira
Faro
Our first trip to Portugal
Monte Gordo is a seaside resort only 5 Km from the border with Spain, and 52 miles from the international airport at Faro. We stayed at the Best Western -- Casablanca. The hotel is situated in a residential area of this pleasant resort, just a short stroll away from the beach.
Monte Gordo is a seaside resort only 5 Km from the border with Spain, and 52 miles from the international airport at Faro. We stayed at the Best Western -- Casablanca. The hotel is situated in a residential area of this pleasant resort, just a short stroll away from the beach.
We travelled along the coast as far as Cape St Vincent. Great to see the wonderful white painted villages and tons of sandy beaches. There is something for everyone. Even for the party animals.
Golden beaches
The Algarve is in the south of the country . Its mild Mediterranean climate and sunny weather makes it attractive to anyone keen to escape the gloomy British weather. There are outstanding sports facilities (particularly for the golfer ), interesting historical sites, restaurants and bars to make a perfect holiday.
Having a beer at the Hotel Casablanca
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Silves castle
This Silves castle is one of the best-preserved examples of Moorish Castles in the country. Silves is a great town to base yourself while you’re in the Algarve.
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Cape St Vincent
This cape is the south westernmost point in Portugal. It forms the south western end of the E9 European Coastal Path, which runs for 5,000 km (3,100 mi) to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia. Approximately six kilo meters from the village of Sagres, the cape is a landmark for a ship travelling to or from the Mediterranean. The cliffs rise nearly vertically from the Atlantic to a height of 75 meters.
This cape is the south westernmost point in Portugal. It forms the south western end of the E9 European Coastal Path, which runs for 5,000 km (3,100 mi) to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia. Approximately six kilo meters from the village of Sagres, the cape is a landmark for a ship travelling to or from the Mediterranean. The cliffs rise nearly vertically from the Atlantic to a height of 75 meters.
This lighthouse, guarding one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, is among the most powerful in Europe (the most powerful being Phare du Creach on the French island of Ushant, off the coast of Brittany); its two 1,000 W lamps can be seen as far as 60 kilometres (37 mi) away.
Above --- Last hotdog before America
We returned to Real de Santo Antonio in 2023.Love this small port
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Flag of Portugal
I suppose my third trip to Portugal was our 2022 visit to Madeira.
It`s an island in the Atlantic ocean which belongs to Portugal.
Hope you enjoy my film below.
It`s an island in the Atlantic ocean which belongs to Portugal.
Hope you enjoy my film below.
Below some video s from our latest trip to Portugal.
PLEASE BE WARNED MRS B LOST HER PURSE TO PICKPOCKETS IN LISBON