We picked up the car and headed off towards Sintra, it was a beautifully sunny day, so we decided to stop along the way at a couple of the beaches on the Atlantic coast; Praia do Guincho and Cresmina. They were incredibly windy and full of surfers, windsurfers and other active people, but they were… Continue reading Sightseeing in Sintra
Category: Portugal
Walking in Lisbon
We arrived in Lisbon from Manchester quite late Friday evening. Although we were hiring a car, we decided not to hire a car in Lisbon as the traffic and parking is quite bad and the hostel I had booked did not have parking available. It also saved us a bit of money for fewer days… Continue reading Walking in Lisbon
Portugal Planning and Preparation
In the run-up to our next holiday, I have been far more proactive than usual. This time I have booked all the accommodation in advance; I usually don't book anything so we have total freedom. So... Why this time?? PORTUGAL IS EXPENSIVE! I didn't realise this before, but compared to all previous holidays, even going… Continue reading Portugal Planning and Preparation
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