Vila Seca ... on the way home.
24 mars 2019, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Chose this place only because it is half way between Seville and home. Actually it is quite nice!
Seville - first impressions
23 mars 2019, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Seville - the rest of the day
23 mars 2019, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon
21 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Site started for Expo 98 and since developed further. Ultra modern.
Lisbon cable car
21 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Fun ride on the cable car at Expo 98.
A tribute to Takashi Amano
21 mars 2019, 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.
Lisbon Oceanarium above the water
21 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Lisbon Oceanarium
21 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Probably the finest aquarium in the world and nobody knows about it.
Atlantic coast north of Lisbon
20 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The most westerly point of Europe. Why were there so many Chinese tourists there?
Paula Rego Museum (Cascais)
20 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Fascinating and fun.
Cascais (north of Lisbon)
20 mars 2019, 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.
Lisbon revisited
19 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Obidos
18 mars 2019, 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 elevatedLäs mer
Nazare
18 mars 2019, 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 aLäs mer
Porto: final thoughts
17 mars 2019, 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 theLäs mer
Porto
15 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We have done very well with the weather. Sunny but cold and a bit windy at times.
Porto
14 mars 2019, 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.
Matosinhos
14 mars 2019, 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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
13 mars 2019, 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.
Pinhao Douro Valley
12 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Amazing terracing and very picturesque valley. Perfect for tasting port!
Porto
11 mars 2019, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Home of port and at the mouth of the Douro river.
Vila Real
10 mars 2019, 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 poorerLäs mer
Braganza Castle
9 mars 2019, 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 theLäs mer
Braganza
9 mars 2019, 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...















































































































































































Resenär
Mimosa??
ResenärLooks 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
Resenär
No....more suggestions please!