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Re: Prettiest villages and towns?

by gwenmccauley 09 April 2012

People's choices always interest me. I find that Lagos is far too large and congested. Luz & Sagres are lovely but I find them a bit isolate…
Re: Lagos to Faro cheap shuttle/taxi options?

by alassio 19 March 2012

It sounds like you might be best off doing a 1-day car rental. Autoeurope has rates that would let you pick up in downtown Lagos and…
RE: Suggested iteneary between Protugul & Spain

by joaop 29 February 2012

Do whatever you want. You can also try to go by bicycle or even walking. It's a few hundred kms. To the south of Portugal the drive is…
RE: 8/9 days from Lisboa to Algarve + shortcut to Spain+Gibraltar

by martiniman 28 September 2011

I am glad that you have chosen my home country! You will certainly enjoy it! I think the water temperature at 21-22 degrees maximum will…
RE: 3 days in Algarve - what cities i NEED to visit?

by martiniman 09 September 2011

Hi there! Sagres and Lagos have some good surf schools and actually these are the only areas in the Algarve where you can really surf…
Re: South Portugal (Algarve/Alentejo) in March+April: hiking & camping

by koenb 02 December 2010

Hey Arjmage, I'm also planning an hiking tour in the Algarve like you did. We're going this winter in januari (2011). Landing in Faro,…
RE: 10 days in portugal need some advice

by anamore 05 October 2010

You already decided to enter Portugal at Faro, so you might as well have a look around. I think that the best is to rent a car for say…
RE: environs of Vilamoura

by arizona 21 September 2010

buses and trainline east-west. Environs: Loulé and the small scenic Alte, Silves not too far and the noicest small town IMO Tavira. At…
RE: cheap place to stay silves

by a_p 02 September 2010

Which Silves are you talking about - the one in Spain or the one in Portugal?
Re: Faro versus Lagos

by gwenmccauley 25 August 2010

Great suggestions about staying in/hear Tavira. Too bad you didn't have a bit more time to get to Silves where there is a spectacular…
RE: portugal

by arizona 20 July 2010

xcaptain, assuming you'll have a car, vist: nice beach island of Tavira Tavira Silves Serra de Monchique Sagres Praia de Bordeira …
RE: Portugal for a long weekend - beach and town where's best?

by adelepinson 08 June 2010

If you go to Cascais you have a nice bed and breakfast called Casa Pergola. Not as nice as pergola house you have Hotel Equador, for…
Re: South Portugal (Algarve/Alentejo) in March+April: hiking & camping

by arjmage 08 May 2010

Oh, well I may never get around dto it so here is a short run down of where we trampled through: First a flight to Faro -- then a train…
Re: South Portugal (Algarve/Alentejo) in March+April: hiking & camping

by gwenmccauley 01 April 2010

Hi Arjun Wow, sounds like a great itinerary you guys have created for yourself. Take a bit of time exploring Silves before you head…
Re: South Portugal (Algarve/Alentejo) in March+April: hiking & camping

by arjmage 21 March 2010

Hello Gwen, cheers for that long post of yours. It has been most useful for getting some perspective on my upcoming trip! I think it's…
Re: South Portugal (Algarve/Alentejo) in March+April: hiking & camping

by gwenmccauley 03 March 2010

Hiya I spend a lot of time in the Algarve and love to get 'off-the-beaten-track'. I've collected a lot of material to share with my…
RE: Places/Villages to Visit? Lisbon to Salema to Tavira

by NicoleSlaw 25 February 2009

I would recommend going to Sintra while you're so close (by Lisbon) if you haven't been there already. I have no idea what Salema is…
RE: Vila Real de Santo Antonio and around: what to do?

by Carlos56 31 October 2008

Weather has been quite good, now is quite bad (from travelling around). On the next days.. maybe 'more or less'. Around, close, you have…
RE: Going to Portugal (Algarve/Faro)

by justanothertourist 22 August 2008

Regarding your questions. I have never been to Portugal. Going in October. Any info on what to take to wear? -Summerclothes, maybe an…
Re: Algarve during xmas

by algarve_holidayer 20 August 2008

Generally speaking the Algarve is pretty calm and quiet during Xmas. However, I think you want to find a place that can serve as a hub…
One week in Lagos - day trips by car

by unauna 27 June 2008

I'll be in Lagos from 9th to 16th July with my husband and 15 year old daughter. I'm hoping to do about 4 or 5 day trips. We don't want…
RE: Advice on Albuferia

by mensageiro 19 May 2008

If you're looking for relaxation, then stay AWAY from Albufeira in July. As wolfmisc2 said, the place will be crammed. In fact, most of…
RE: Help please...Would Algarve or North be better? and more...

by Carlos56 11 February 2008

If you rent a car, there are several options; 1/ on the east end, along / close to the border with Spain; Alcoutim and Mertola. 2/ to…
RE: Portugal in 3 weeks?

by Carlos56 14 January 2008

If you won't mind to read some posts put here not so long ago you will find interesting tips; for questions very similar to yours. Look…
RE: A month in southern Spain

by watership 18 December 2007

If you venture inland, visit Granada, Úbeda-Baeza and Córdoba, you won't regret it. Perhaps Ronda and the white villages in Cádiz will…