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- Day 22
- Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 8:50 PM
- 🌙 14 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
SpainPunta de San Pedro41°4’42” N 1°6’22” E
Vila Seca ... on the way home.
March 24, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Chose this place only because it is half way between Seville and home. Actually it is quite nice!
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- Day 21
- Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:59 PM
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- SpainIglesia de Santa Cruz37°23’10” N 5°59’26” W
Seville - first impressions
March 23, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
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- Day 21
- Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 12:05 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 586 m
- SpainAmpliación de Cerro Alarcón40°27’10” N 4°2’34” W
Seville - the rest of the day
March 23, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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- Day 19
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 4:21 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
PortugalParque das Nações38°46’8” N 9°5’45” W
Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon
March 21, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Site started for Expo 98 and since developed further. Ultra modern.
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- Day 19
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 3:51 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- PortugalOceanário de Lisboa38°45’54” N 9°5’32” W
Lisbon cable car
March 21, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Fun ride on the cable car at Expo 98.
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- Day 19
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- PortugalOceanário de Lisboa38°45’49” N 9°5’37” W
A tribute to Takashi Amano
March 21, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
He not only created the aquarium at Lisbon but this smaller exhibit displaying wabi sabi, which honours the interplay between beauty, simplicity and imperfection.
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- Day 19
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- PortugalOceanário de Lisboa38°45’49” N 9°5’37” W
Lisbon Oceanarium above the water
March 21, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
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- Day 19
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- PortugalOceanário de Lisboa38°45’49” N 9°5’37” W
Lisbon Oceanarium
March 21, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Probably the finest aquarium in the world and nobody knows about it.
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- Day 18
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 39 m
- PortugalCabo da Roca38°46’50” N 9°29’59” W
Atlantic coast north of Lisbon
March 20, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The most westerly point of Europe. Why were there so many Chinese tourists there?
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- Day 18
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- PortugalCasa das Histórias Paula Rego38°41’42” N 9°25’25” W
Paula Rego Museum (Cascais)
March 20, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Fascinating and fun.
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- Day 18
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- PortugalPalácio da Cidadela de Cascais38°41’39” N 9°25’10” W
Cascais (north of Lisbon)
March 20, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Charming little resort on the coast. Beautiful by the sea but a bit touristy further back with plenty of "pubs" etc. Property prices here similar to Cote d'Azure.
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- Day 17
- Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- PortugalIntendente38°43’21” N 9°8’31” W
Lisbon revisited
March 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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- Day 16
- Monday, March 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- PortugalÓbidos Vila Natal39°21’49” N 9°9’26” W
Obidos
March 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The name "Óbidos" is a Latinised (oppidum, citadel) derivation of the older Celtic "Eburobricio". The municipality had its growth from a Roman settlement near the foothills of an elevatedRead more
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- Day 16
- Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 42 m
- PortugalParque da Pedralva39°36’3” N 9°4’5” W
Nazare
March 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
According to the Legend of Nazaré, the town derives its name from a small wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, a Black Madonna, brought by a monk in the 4th century from Nazareth,. Today it is aRead more
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- Day 15
- Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 85 m
- PortugalEstádio do Bessa41°9’36” N 8°38’32” W
Porto: final thoughts
March 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We were somewhat surprised to find a Banksy exhibition here. Went to a craft market and a flea market but all we got were fleas ...the statue is very symbolic and is dedicated to the heroes of theRead more
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- Day 13
- Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:34 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 115 m
- PortugalSenhora do Porto41°9’45” N 8°37’25” W
Porto
March 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We have done very well with the weather. Sunny but cold and a bit windy at times.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:33 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 81 m
- PortugalPraça das Cardosas41°8’45” N 8°36’46” W
Porto
March 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Mixed feelings about Porto. There are some very nice buildings spread out over a large area. And it is very up and down. The public transport is excellent and a great way of getting around.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- PortugalRio da Riguinha41°10’60” N 8°40’59” W
Matosinhos
March 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Small industrial & fishing harbour north of Porto and along the Atlantic coast. Funny mixture of old and run down and new. Easy reach of Porto by bus or metro.
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- Day 11
- Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 1:52 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 68 m
- PortugalMuseu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves41°9’38” N 8°39’35” W
Museum of Contemporary Art
March 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Amongst other things, a brilliant exhibition of the work of Joana Vasconcelos. A lot of her work is large and kinetic so photos do not do it justice.
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 3:45 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 81 m
- PortugalPinhao41°11’24” N 7°32’39” W
Pinhao Douro Valley
March 12, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Amazing terracing and very picturesque valley. Perfect for tasting port!
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- Day 9
- Monday, March 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 57 m
- PortugalJardins do Palácio de Cristal do Porto41°9’6” N 8°37’33” W
Porto
March 11, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Home of port and at the mouth of the Douro river.
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- Day 8
- Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 9:30 AM
- ☀️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 460 m
- PortugalJardim da Carreira41°18’10” N 7°44’28” W
Vila Real
March 10, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Vila Real is the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, northern Portugal. Stooped for a break in the driving. It çonfirmed our suspicions there is nothing much to see in the poorerRead more
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- Day 7
- Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 12:07 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 698 m
- PortugalCastelo de Bragança41°48’15” N 6°44’57” W
Braganza Castle
March 9, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The Castle of Bragança (Portuguese: Castelo de Bragança) is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the historic center of the city. Started in 1129 it has been developed ever since. With theRead more
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- Day 7
- Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 12:07 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 666 m
- PortugalPraça Camões41°48’17” N 6°45’20” W
Braganza
March 9, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Inside the perimeter wall, up close to the castle for safety, is old Braganza. Not safe enough - invaded by hundreds of tourists every day...
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- Day 6
- Friday, March 8, 2019 at 12:24 PM
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 867 m
- SpainArco de Santa María42°20’23” N 3°42’12” W
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Mimosa??
TravelerLooks like we won’t meet. We plan to set out for Spain (Cadiz initially) on Thursday. First night in Bouzigues (where we’ll probably have an oyster or two!) and maybe Vila Seca for the next night (following your visit). Have a safe drive home. Weather here is lovely! XX
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No....more suggestions please!