Possible February Fun Get Together In The Algarve, Portugal.

[JJ]

Our Blessed Leader is no longer in a position to organise a meet in Portugal in February.

Quite a few Funsters had shown an interest...

I have a possible alternative plan.

I know of a location in Praia de Rocha, Portimao where a get together might interest some Funsters.

The place in my mind is not a fully fledged campsite in so much as it does not have a shower/toilet block nor electricity but it does have the following advantages...

1. Lots of space on different surfaces, tarmac, gravel or gravel/grass mix.

2. Water.

3. Cassette emptying.

4. Dog friendly.

5. Very close to huge beach and marina.

6. Close to shops, restaurants and bars.

7. A small onsite bar/snack bar/restaurant.

8. Free internet (speed variable).

9. Very affordable. (€2.50 per day, €2 for 110 litres of water).

10. A short drive to supermarkets, GPL and Burger Ranch.


If Funsters are interested maybe those in the area could choose a week/weekend (in Feb?) and meet up to discuss Fun stuff and hang out.

What do people think?

If enough people are in to it, I could approach the powers to be and see if they would allow us a space where we could be "all together".

JJ :Cool:

 

[MikeD]

Hospital

At the moment it's looking like I will be hospital in February so we can just be "maybe's" at the moment.

Mike and Sandra :Sad::Sad:

 

[Rayb182]

We're off to Camping Albufeira, the original destination, our shower leaks so need the amenities of a campsite, might, might bring some FB pies, but which ones,

 

[Wildman]

So get the shower fixed Ray, simples.:thumb:
oh yes and Johnny foreigner likes steak and ale pies

 

[old-mo]

Would love to join you, JJ....

But unfortunately we need a disabled shower... :Sad:

Have a talk to you at Zahora ...

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[ourcampersbeentrashed]

if its during half term week and they have some statics we might fly over xxxxx

 

[yodeli]

if its during half term week and they have some statics we might fly over xxxxx

I know for sure they don't have any Gail! But I guess JJ will confirm later.

Affectueusement

Frankie

 

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

I know for sure they don't have any Gail! But I guess JJ will confirm later.

Affectueusement

Frankie

Thanks Frankie, have a great christmas xxxx :thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

[hilldweller]

But unfortunately we need a disabled shower... :Sad:

I'll visit your shower with a lump hammer, soon disable it.

 

[Ven]

We should be in the area from 12th Feb so if it's after then we would definitely be interested

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[Ali n Tim]

We'll be heading south soon after Christmas and are hoping to be in Portugal in February. So we would be up for a get together any time in the first 3 weeks :thumb:

 

[smudger]

bung us down jj,

 

[Wyaye wires]

We are heading south at the end of January so we'll be interested :thumb:

 

[lib]

In Spain end Jan so would be very interested. Thanks

 

[JJ]

Well...

It looks as though we already have 6 vans so a "get together" looks ON.

Here are Funsters Ray and Joan (RV8) at the Praia de Rocha beach...

...and a photo of the grass/gravel area...

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More info and pics to follow.


JJ :Cool:

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[Polar bear]

Portugal

We hope to be in Portugal in Feb hoprfully going to Albefura first around about 10th if after that please send address of site etc and we will try to get their before going to the rally at bella vista in Spain.:thumb:

 

[keith]

We hope to be in Portugal in Feb hoprfully going to Albefura first around about 10th if after that please send address of site etc and we will try to get their before going to the rally at bella vista in Spain.:thumb:

Well done JJ looks OK to us we will be leaving Zahora end of Jan heading to Portugal and would defo like to join you.

You can tell us how to get a sim card to use in my dongle. :thumb:

Keith & Jean

 

[Welsh girl]

We would love to join you all but will be well into Spain by then heading home, sorry!!!!:Sad:

 

[Helga]

We're planning to be in Portugal in Feb so would love to join in if the timings are right.
Thank you
Deborah and Colin
Aka Helga

 

[canopus]

We could be interested possibly from mid Feb - on returning from Maroc but can't commit fully until we know exactly when we will be crossing back across the Straits.

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[JJ]

As I see it Funsters there is no need to "commit" to anything...

This place has so much room you don't get designated pitches or anything like that.

Pay for a night or two as you enter (receipt is written out with your reg no) and in you go and park wherever you want/can.

People can come or go as they please or just pop in from other, proper sites for a visit...

Once we choose a starting week I will make sure I am on "site" to help with queries ect... laundrette, footy bars, nice Chinese restaurant or more affordable buffet style one, €5.50 all day English breakfasts, Chinese shops, proper off site places for anyone who wants to save the €2.50 daily charge and so on...

Just parked up at Silves an hour ago and might go to Praia de Rocha for Christmas...

Haven't decided yet... I'm motorhoming...


JJ :Cool:

 

[hilldweller]

Once we choose a starting week
JJ :Cool:

You'll get some serious punters.

Sorry not us, we'll not leave Marocco until March.

 

[Minxy]

I've asked hubby what he thinks and have had a shuftie at a suitable route to get to you, but at over 1500 miles each way and about £650 in fuel (plus crossing etc costs), unfortunately it's a no-no for now.

Maybe another time .... :thumb:

 

[hilldweller]

I've asked hubby what he thinks

Something wrong with your keyboard. I know you typed "I've told hubby what he thinks" so time for a repair.

 

[dotsontour]

Portugal in February

Hi JJ we are following this post with interest , we will be in Portugal at the time of this meet ,so look forward to meet up with the Funsters
Regards June & Dave (dotsontour )

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[ourcampersbeentrashed]

do they do tents and is there a funster willing to go the extra mile

I am not a pretty face anytime but blooming ugly in the morning

anyone willing to get me from terra firma to standing level (cant do it on my own any more) if I bring a tent xxxx)

 

[Snowbird]

do they do tents and is there a funster willing to go the extra mile

I am not a pretty face anytime but blooming ugly in the morning

anyone willing to get me from terra firma to standing level (cant do it on my own any more) if I bring a tent xxxx)

Smudger will be there Gail. Pitch your tent next to his lift and when your ready, just hang on....going up

 

[veevee]

We may well get there too, later in February the better for us.

 

[Reallyretired]

Would love to, but starting 2 months of radiotherapy around that time (Waiting for actual appointment) :Sad::Sad:

 

[JJ]

I have taken a few piccies of the Praia de Rocha parking/camping place today...

Fingers crossed I can post them ok...

First the "reception" (hut at entrance) with the Bus Bar/Snack Bar in view.

Then a shot of the adjacent marina. You can see these vans in view are on the "tarmac" section.

Next what I call the "Gravel" section...


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And then the grass/gravel section...



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Right now, being Chrismas/New Year, the place is much busier than it will be in February.

I think I will be here around Feb 3.

If several of us gather we can get ourselves a little area... raise the Funster Flag... and declare UDI.

Anyone staying on sites with more facilities in the area can still pop in and visit...

Maybe a "through flow" of Funsters will happen... maybe not.

If not I will continue to enjoy the peace and quiet as I am right now.


JJ :Cool:

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