Agenda

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:32 am

I was just wondering what everyone in the know thinks about my agenda once I arrive. It is to incorporate Alvor, Estombar, Ferragudo, Lagoa, Silves and Porches. I am trying to maximise my first experience of the Algarve and need a little help please.

SJ & RE · Post by **SJ & RE** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:02 am

Burgeau, must see the monchique mointains and little villages dotted about. Inland to as many pretty villages, find deserted beaches which are listed on this site under beaches and some not so deserted. Drive around the lakes, water reserves, must have a trip to Alto. God so much, have a month here and you will still only touch the tiniest tip of it all.
Just wander and do as you feel really, that way you will enjoy yourself the most

Lucky beggar

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:08 pm

Does anybody rate/dislike any of the places I've mentioned

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:24 am

World of Sand if it is still open.

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:25 am

Portimao. If it is running, take the ferry from Ferragudo, otherwise drive over the old bridge.

LoobyLou · Post by **LoobyLou** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:46 am

I think the old bridge is still closed for repair work isn't it?

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:13 pm

I saw light traffic on it at the end of August.

Mike,Chislehurst · Post by **Mike,Chislehurst** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:57 pm

I used the old bridge in September

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:11 pm

marcoxl5 wrote:Does anybody rate/dislike any of the places I've mentioned

I like them all Marcox..but Silves and Lagoa ( my old home) are tops with me

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:28 pm

There's not a lot going on in Estombar to my knowledge but Fontes http://www.carvoeiro.com/Guide/fontes/index.html is worth a visit, especially if you have kids because there's a nice little playground.

Porches is no big deal unless you are buying pottery but if you take the road to Armacao da Pera and turn right at the big supermarket, it takes you down to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, which is a quaint little chapel on an outcrop. There are always local guys fishing. Armacao old town is worth a visit and if you go right to the end by the stadium you might catch the fishing boats coming in. There are great walks from here and in February the place is full of serious hikers with sticks and big boots.

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:23 pm

LoobyLou wrote:I think the old bridge is still closed for repair work isn't it?

It re-opened in the summer, but has closed again now for the winter