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    Re: A little itinerary help?

    by Shakyground 14 September 2011

    Thank you! What about shortening the stays in Seville and/or Granada by a day and spending one or two nights in Arcos or Ronda? Also,…

  2. lennwac avatar

    Long term rent?

    by lennwac 14 September 2011

    Hello! I´m visiting Portugal for a month vacation in January to February 2012. I´m therefore looking for a long term rent of a flat,…

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    RE: 1 week in portugal over Christmas

    by moonflower78 14 September 2011

    Not sure about Christmas...My feeling was that Christianity/Catholocism is still quite strong, so if you're Catholic/Christian (or don't…

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    1 week in portugal over Christmas

    by lealea_traveladdict 12 September 2011

    Hey everyone, As a first time travellers of Portugal, myself and a friend have one week in Portugal flying in and out of Lisbon. I have…

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    RE: Weather in Nov/Dec..?

    by Liberat 12 September 2011

    Who can predict the weather? Not I. We had snow in november as well as almost spring-like temperatures. I think you may have to decide…

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    Surfing between Lisbon and Porto

    by jbong 11 September 2011

    Hi Travelers, My friend and I are planning to go to Portugal for a surf holiday. We are not very experienced surfers. We are looking…

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    RE: Europe's Mexico

    by mredman 09 September 2011

    Back in the old days, joining the EU was path to success. I lived in Portugal for 3 years and the EU has done so much for that country…

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    RE: Where to stay

    by martiniman 07 September 2011

    Hi there! I would also consider the area around Castelo (near the Castle), but also Marques de Pombal and Parque Eduardo VII. It's still…

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    RE: the lisboa experience

    by martiniman 07 September 2011

    Davy, I believe you made a mistake (that should be pretty clear by now...) when you wrote the post, no matter if it is Portugal, Belgium…

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    RE: A town between Porto and Lisbon

    by morro12 06 September 2011

    Yep, definitely not useless replies. I have taken note for when I go to Portugal next year.

  11. MyriamC avatar

    RE: Porto to Faro- realistic for 2 week holiday?

    by MyriamC 05 September 2011

    Do rent a car. Driving in Portugal is very easy, and it will give you so much freedom to see more towns. We did a similar tour but we…

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    A town between Porto and Lisbon

    by rafallano 05 September 2011

    Hello, A friend of mine is asking me about a nice small town in the Portugal coast, between Porto and Libon with n ice beaches around…

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    RE: 10 day itenerary around spain?

    by sushi75 05 September 2011

    +I would like to visit Portugal as well but I'm not sure if I'll have enough time.+ Of course you cannot visit Portugal in a couple of…

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    10 day itenerary around spain?

    by fev87 05 September 2011

    Hi, I'm going to be travelling from to Spain from Paris in January 2012 and would love some itenerary suggestions. I'm looking to spen…

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    Re: Braga and Porto on Christmas Day

    by Mamima 04 September 2011

    In Portugal almost everything is closed on 24th of December after 7PM and on 25th all day. You find some restaurants that may organize…

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    RE: Please post inside- Where are you from?

    by richiavo 04 September 2011

    Me English, presently living in Volterra Italy, have resided in La Rioja, Spain, Geilo and Venabu, Norway, St Johann in Tirol, Austria,…

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    trip report: Portugal

    by tazjia 02 September 2011

    Delayed trip report... we came back to lots of summer classes & a move, so now I'm avoiding unpacking by writing some of this up! Feel…

  18. Mattt avatar

    RE: What are some things unique to Australia?

    by Mattt 02 September 2011

    +the unique blend of people living there, churrascarias, street corner padarias, pao de queijo, suco de vitamina, favelas, the view from…

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    RE: How to pay for safari?

    by hajis 31 August 2011

    You can even pay by TT Bank Transfer if you are dealing with reliable people. Have paid Richard of World Tours & Safaris using Bank Transfer…

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    Re: 7 days in Portugal- Should we go North or South- October!

    by nandnjudge 31 August 2011

    Hello there If you have some time visit the North Have a look at these videos I made about life in the North http://www.youtube.c…

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    RE: Portugal, north, June-July 2011

    by nandnjudge 31 August 2011

    Hello newfoundland2 I enjoyed looking at your blog regarding your recent visit to Portugal I list below three recent videos I made whi…

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    RE: a week in portugal - go north or south from lisbon

    by mattoni 30 August 2011

    I suggest to post on the Western Europe Branch! My favorites in Portugal: Nazare, Tavira, Cavoeiro.

  23. laketraveller avatar

    RE: a week in portugal - go north or south from lisbon

    by laketraveller 30 August 2011

    You do realize you've posted on the wrong branch, right? You might get more responses on the Western Europe branch, which includes Portug…

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    RE: Itinerary Question - 10 days

    by jms1974 30 August 2011

    Well, the Algarve is part of my plans. I need some beach, rest, relaxation (but not all day long). Any recommendations are fine. I…

  25. tony_b avatar

    RE: Itinerary Question - 10 days

    by tony_b 30 August 2011

    Ok, just checking because a lot of people think it is guaranteed beach weather all the year round on the Algarve. My take on this is…

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