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Introduction
18km (11 miles) E of Lagos, 61km (38 miles) W of Faro, 290km (180 miles) SE of Lisbon Portimão is perfect if you want to stay in a bustling fishing port rather than a hotel perched right on the beach. Since the 1930s, Praia da Rocha, 3km (... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Arriving By Train -- From Lagos, trains on the Algarve Line run frequently throughout the day to Portimão. The trip takes 15 minutes and costs 1.30€ ($1.70). For information and schedules, phone tel. 808/208-208. By Bus -- An express bu... Continue reading »
Portimao Travel Experiences
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Wine tasting
Tuesday morning was uneventful with us not doing very much, although the coffee shop did see us once again.At 1pm, we started on our trip... Continue reading »
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Day 29 - Lagos
We had an incredible breakfast at "The Dude"'s restaurant. Eggs on toast, bacon, and pancakes smothered in syrup, nutella, and ice cream.... Continue reading »
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East to West of the Algarve
Faro is quite expensive and we continue to wonder what the Portuguese do for a living to afford the clothing and shoe stores we see – Yik... Continue reading »
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Trains Planes and Automobiles
Once again Kim as the guest writer...my comments and additions are in () as you know I could not not contribute.....And don't forget the... Continue reading »
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Monte Gordo, near Faro.
we stayed in a little sleepy town called Monte Gordo virtually as far east as the Algarve goes before you fall into Spain.The area was ve... Continue reading »
