The road to Portugal.

[bigtree]

Moved to Tavira today,nice town. Parked on the ground behind the municipal market,pulled the bike out to go along the road to scope out my next stop. Space there so will move tomorrow.

 

[bigtree]

Will go to Camperserv on Monday and get the part for my awning,looks like I will need it as the temperature is going to ramp up next week.

 

[vwalan]

used to might still be a nice area to park inland from tavira out at pego de inferno. havnt used it for a few years but was ok. not far from the lake .

 

[irnbru]

View attachment 162258 Got to Manta Rota and had a bit of lunch,Trev's Tapas with a nice Portuguese red. Don't bother GTB , you couldn't afford me. Guess the price of the bottle of wine if you like.

O.69 euros

 

[irnbru]

Cmon@bigtree it surely didn't cost much more than that it you have been shopping in the wrong place

How much was it?

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[bigtree]

O.69 euros

.69 is for Conde Noble,gutrot. T'was 4.49€. I met a Portuguese guy last year who was a bit of a connisiuer and he said to spend around the 4 euro mark and you wouldn't go wrong. Not been disappointed so far,in fact Pingo Doce has a sale on just now and I'm going to pop over tomorrow and top up me Cave.

 

[vwalan]

saw bottles of conde noble in uk only this week. something like 3.45 pounds for a 70cl bottle .
conde nobles ok mix with gaseosa or cheap lemonade , come on cant expect alot for 62c well in spain . was better when it was alot cheaper ha ha .

 

[Peter & Elaine]

And today's spot is next to a bridge that makes the weirdest noise sounds like wind blowing through the tension cables
Nice and very clean Aires 15 minutes walk up into what looks like a Russian concrete jungle but when you get into town it's very pleasant with some lovely squares and restaurants

Rúa José Malvar Figueroa, 46D, 36002 Pontevedra, Spain
https://goo.gl/maps/ApqB2EgpiSJ2

Footnote, it's still hissing down but big changes to weather on Monday

 

[vwalan]

get yourselves down and west on the next peninsular to cabo udra . or just down from the actual cabo great place . get food etc on the way as there is no shops but a water font on the track to the beach . i put a google pic up the other day i think. on page 1 . there are caves and great walks etc plus the locals are great.

 

[bigtree]

And today's spot is next to a bridge that makes the weirdest noise sounds like wind blowing through the tension cables
Nice and very clean Aires 15 minutes walk up into what looks like a Russian concrete jungle but when you get into town it's very pleasant with some lovely squares and restaurants

Rúa José Malvar Figueroa, 46D, 36002 Pontevedra, Spain
https://goo.gl/maps/ApqB2EgpiSJ2

Footnote, it's still hissing down but big changes to weather on Monday

Will be up that way in about 4 weeks.

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[bigtree]

saw bottles of conde noble in uk only this week. something like 3.45 pounds for a 70cl bottle .
conde nobles ok mix with gaseosa or cheap lemonade , come on cant expect alot for 62c well in spain . was better when it was alot cheaper ha ha .

Yes it's gone posh and you can get it in 75cl bottles as well as 1 litre cartons,still barfe.

 

[glastry]

.69 is for Conde Noble,gutrot. T'was 4.49€. I met a Portuguese guy last year who was a bit of a connisiuer and he said to spend around the 4 euro mark and you wouldn't go wrong. Not been disappointed so far,in fact Pingo Doce has a sale on just now and I'm going to pop over tomorrow and top up me Cave.

And can I just say that you seem to have been badly advised!
I saw two blond ladies in Silves aires ,drinking that Condes noble in public!!
And they seemed to be enjoying it.
The Portuguese gay that you met last year sure has an unusual
Way of choosing wine??(by price???)
If you want to stay close to Tavira and not be moved on by the
police ,santa luzia is magic,toilet emptying and water for 2 euros .
One of the last beautiful places on the Algarve now that the French have started going home!
Excellent cycling for miles, I am a bit biased!!
We were there a few weeks ago and I wish I had stayed!!

 

[bigtree]

Sunset over Tavira.

 

[bigtree]

And can I just say that you seem to have been badly advised!
I saw two blond ladies in Silves aires ,drinking that Condes noble in public!!
And they seemed to be enjoying it.
The Portuguese gay that you met last year sure has an unusual
Way of choosing wine??(by price???)
If you want to stay close to Tavira and not be moved on by the
police ,santa luzia is magic,toilet emptying and water for 2 euros .
One of the last beautiful places on the Algarve now that the French have started going home!
Excellent cycling for miles, I am a bit biased!!
We were there a few weeks ago and I wish I had stayed!!

He was a guy not a gay Anyway keep yer trap shut about Santa,that's where I'm going.

 

[glastry]

He was a guy not a gay Anyway keep yer trap shut about Santa,that's where I'm going.

Genuine misspelling!
And good luck with the "parking".

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[2657]

And can I just say that you seem to have been badly advised!
I saw two blond ladies in Silves aires ,drinking that Condes noble in public!!
And they seemed to be enjoying it.
The Portuguese gay that you met last year sure has an unusual
Way of choosing wine??(by price???)
If you want to stay close to Tavira and not be moved on by the
police ,santa luzia is magic,toilet emptying and water for 2 euros .
One of the last beautiful places on the Algarve now that the French have started going home!
Excellent cycling for miles, I am a bit biased!!
We were there a few weeks ago and I wish I had stayed!!

Where in Santa Luzia charges €2 for the services you describe, I know of only one place now and as far as I am aware it is free and without services?

 

[glastry]

Where in Santa Luzia charges €2 for the services you describe, I know of only one place now and as far as I am aware it is free and without services?

There is a 2 euro water supply at the fishermen's huts.
The token can be bought at the post office.
The "dump" is at the triangle, beside the wee pumping station!!
Sorry I missed you,will be back down in a few months to buy that beer.
The triangle remains free as I have given up on trying to turn it into an Aires!!

 

[busby]

Entered Portugal this lunch time,,started queuing on the bridge on A22,,took an hour to the card machines,,,Big police presence,,stopping and searching cars and vans,,,,Clear as a bell after that,,,On Touristcampo at Luz,,very very busy,,BUSBY,,

 

[Busman]

Update if your venturing Mertola the Parking by the river is closed, there's a stage there for a festival starting the 18th, lovely town.
Busby how long you staying booked in there meeting friends 3rd June,

 

[busby]

Update if your venturing Mertola the Parking by the river is closed, there's a stage there for a festival starting the 18th, lovely town.
Busby how long you staying booked in there meeting friends 3rd June,

At least two weeks to get the cheap deal,,maybe longer,,,Good cycling here,,BUSBY

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[bigtree]

Entered Portugal this lunch time,,started queuing on the bridge on A22,,took an hour to the card machines,,,Big police presence,,stopping and searching cars and vans,,,,Clear as a bell after that,,,On Touristcampo at Luz,,very very busy,,BUSBY,,

Hell of a rush,you have missed a few gems before Lagos.

 

[bigtree]

There is a 2 euro water supply at the fishermen's huts.
The token can be bought at the post office.
The "dump" is at the triangle, beside the wee pumping station!!
Sorry I missed you,will be back down in a few months to buy that beer.
The triangle remains free as I have given up on trying to turn it into an Aires!!

Thanks for this one,although we had passed it last year it is smashing and will return with SWMBO later in the week.

 

[bigtree]

I think the local football team has won today as they are going through the village honking their horns and waving their scarfs out of the windows.

 

[bigtree]

Should have said I moved to Santa today,lovely coastal village.
Thanks @glastry

 

[Busman]

I think the local football team has won today as they are going through the village honking their horns and waving their scarfs out of the windows.

Same here at Mertola, Benfica just won the league

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[bigtree]

Same here at Mertola, Benfica just won the league

Not being a football lover I wouldn't know but maybe that is what it's all about.

 

[2657]

Entered Portugal this lunch time,,started queuing on the bridge on A22,,took an hour to the card machines,,,Big police presence,,stopping and searching cars and vans,,,,Clear as a bell after that,,,On Touristcampo at Luz,,very very busy,,BUSBY,,

Full security checks at all entry points to Portugal since Wednesday due to Popes visit to Fatima today.

 

[bigtree]

Full security checks at all entry points to Portugal since Wednesday due to Popes visit to Fatima today.

Thought it was all about getting the toll money,not about the Chief Sky Fairy lover.

 

[2657]

Thought it was all about getting the toll money,not about the Chief Sky Fairy lover.

No, definitely enhanced security for the visit, it was in the Algarve Daily News earlier in the week.

 

[vwalan]

mind portugal is getting into financial problems so the extra tolls do help them.
the eu is doomed .

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