Portuguese Adventure
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Portuguese Adventure – Lisbon
It’s nearly eight years since my first trip to Lisbon, so after five days in the Algarve it seemed a good time to visit once again. I had originally planned a luncthime departure from Lagos but that would have wasted a good afternoon when I could be seeing some of the Portuguese capital. Trains here…
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Portuguese Adventure – Portimao
The sun is continuing to shine across the Algarve. In fact, as I write this in August 2026, the whole of Europe has been experiencing one of its longest ever dry spellls, with record temperatures in many places. Thankfully, things have calmed down to a rather agreeable 25 Celsius as I head to Lagos station…
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Portuguese Adventure – Sagres
Portugal’s Algarve may best be known for golfing holidays and beach life but it’s also great for exploring at your own pace, with smaller towns connected by a good public transport network – although planning ahead is a good idea. So having been based in Lagos for a couple of days, it seemed the right…
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Portuguese Adventure – Lagos
Arrival Raul likes fast cars and motorbikes. He enjoys taking a risk. But it’s hard to do these days with a wife and daughter, and a second child on the way. Which may well explain why he’s working as a transfer driver on Potugal’s Algarve. It’s my first trip here, and I’m pleased with things…
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