Sintra, Mafra and Back to Spain
2 Blogs in one today! On Tuesday I went to Sintra, and on Wednesday I left Portugal. Continue reading
Venda do Pinheiro π΅πΉ
Lisbon
Today I visited the Portuguese capital Lisbon (or Lisboa in Portuguese). I drove as far as the cruise terminal where I was able to park – there it was an easy walk mostly through the narrow streets to Castelo de S. Jorge (St George’s Castle) – and also along the coast towards PraΓ§a do ComΓ©rcio (Commercial Square), where I sat and had my packed lunch, before going in search of a Portuguese egg custard tart – a Pastel de nata. I should really have gone in to BelΓ©m for that…. Continue reading
On the Road Again
Wheras the Praia Grande is within the river mouth of the Arade, the Praia do Pintadinho is actually facing on to the sea – the Atlantic – and there were waves. This made getting in and out quick. I quite enjoyed jumping in and out the waves. Continue reading