There are no cheap nor low cost direct links between Lagos, Algarve, Portugal and Ibiza.
In fact, there are relatively few air links between the Iberian Peninsula and Ibiza.
https://www.balearia.com operates ferries from Barcelona, Dénia and Valencia to Ibiza. However, this would mean catching a bus from Lagos to Seville and then another to one of the above centres, then a ferry. Total transit time would be possibly in excess of 48 hours.
By air, there are two options but both will probably be quite expensive during the period in question.
1) airberlin.com from Faro Airport,(70 km from Lagos) to Palma de Mallorca and then ferry to Ibiza.
2) ryanair.com from from Faro Airport,(70 km from Lagos) to Madrid and then Spanair, Iberia or Air Europa to Ibiza.
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Itinerary - Portugal - Summer - Pt II
Burgau is not a town! It is a small old fishing village with two or three streets and is likely to be very busy during the period you are in Portugal. The same may be said of the village of Salema 5km down the coast.
The Southern Region of Portugal, including he Algarve region, and the Southern Alentejo region,boast very few towns with traditional architecture and "quaint streets". This area was the last region of Potrugal to develop.
The Southern towns with "traditional architecture" and "quaint streets" are few and far between and include Lagos, Tavira, Monchique, Silves, Tavira, Mertola, Alcoutim, Beja, Serpa, Evora. There are many lovel villages but throughout the region but these do not generally boast "traditional architecture".
The Algarve and Western Alentejo seaboard has a wonderful coastline but does not boast many towns with an historical coastline.
Again, I must reiterate that the whole coast, like around Burgau, is likely to be heaving during the period you intend to visit. In the case of Burgau, this is likely to be exacerbated by the volume of day trippers visiting from the Spanish Cities of Huelva and Sevilla.
I think it is quite possible to have a very enjoyabable visit to Portugal without visiting the South. The historic original regions of Portugal lie to the North around Guimarães and Porto.
See this wikipedia article for more: http://bit.ly/wikihistoryofportugal
The Southern Region of Portugal, including he Algarve region, and the Southern Alentejo region,boast very few towns with traditional architecture and "quaint streets". This area was the last region of Potrugal to develop.
The Southern towns with "traditional architecture" and "quaint streets" are few and far between and include Lagos, Tavira, Monchique, Silves, Tavira, Mertola, Alcoutim, Beja, Serpa, Evora. There are many lovel villages but throughout the region but these do not generally boast "traditional architecture".
The Algarve and Western Alentejo seaboard has a wonderful coastline but does not boast many towns with an historical coastline.
Again, I must reiterate that the whole coast, like around Burgau, is likely to be heaving during the period you intend to visit. In the case of Burgau, this is likely to be exacerbated by the volume of day trippers visiting from the Spanish Cities of Huelva and Sevilla.
I think it is quite possible to have a very enjoyabable visit to Portugal without visiting the South. The historic original regions of Portugal lie to the North around Guimarães and Porto.
See this wikipedia article for more: http://bit.ly/wikihistoryofportugal
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Itinerary - Portugal - Summer
July 22nd to August 5th is high high peak tourist season even in the North Of Portugal,as menay Portuguese living in Northern Europe head home by car in their droves for the summer break.All the beaches from North to the South of the Country will be heaving. A "beach (non-touristy, good food, beautiful architecture)" at this time of year is probably impossible.
The other issue is that apart from the extreme north of the country around Bragança, and the Serra da Estrela, you should be prepared for temperatures that may reach between 30ºC and 40ºC. Not sure if this is ideal for a 4 year old and a 6 month old.
As regards a "a quaint non-touristy town", you probably need to look at Peniche or Nazaré or one of the towns north of Portugal.
The other issue is that apart from the extreme north of the country around Bragança, and the Serra da Estrela, you should be prepared for temperatures that may reach between 30ºC and 40ºC. Not sure if this is ideal for a 4 year old and a 6 month old.
As regards a "a quaint non-touristy town", you probably need to look at Peniche or Nazaré or one of the towns north of Portugal.
Lagos - Algarve - Portugal - Motor Scooter Hire
Hire of bicycles, scooters and bikes in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal see:
Motorent - http://bit.ly/lagosmotorent
and
Luis of Sidecar 32 in Torraltinha,Lagos is one.
He can be contacted via the following address.
Side Car 32 - Motociclos de Aluguer, Lda.
R. St Casa Misericórdia
8600-621 LAGOS
email: filipe_bolota@hotmail.com
Tel: 282798383
He can deliver a bike to you in town at the Reposl Garage on the Avenida.
Motorent - http://bit.ly/lagosmotorent
and
Luis of Sidecar 32 in Torraltinha,Lagos is one.
He can be contacted via the following address.
Side Car 32 - Motociclos de Aluguer, Lda.
R. St Casa Misericórdia
8600-621 LAGOS
email: filipe_bolota@hotmail.com
Tel: 282798383
He can deliver a bike to you in town at the Reposl Garage on the Avenida.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Buses from Portimao
There are regular buses from Portimão to Monchique (the mountains), Lagos and Silves.
However, be aware that the quayside is about 1,5 km from the town centre where the buses leave from.
Have a look at Cubsur's website:
http://www.algarvebus.info
where you wil find full details on Algarve bus services.
However, be aware that the quayside is about 1,5 km from the town centre where the buses leave from.
Have a look at Cubsur's website:
http://www.algarvebus.info
where you wil find full details on Algarve bus services.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg
A point on Lanseria Airport. Lanseria started life as a general aviation airport in the '70's. I recall attending an airshow there in 1977 when a visiting pilot from Britten-Norman was demonstrating the BN Trislander. Unfortunately, on landing he had forgotten to recalibrate his instruments to take account of the Rand's altitude....+- 2000m!!!!
A most interesting proof of the Trislanders ruggedness then ensued when after a low level loop it ploughed into the ground 150m from the crowd...and the pilot walked away.
Lanseria has since grown into one of the largest General Aviations Airports in the region. Its interest for commercial flights comes from the move of many companies and businesses from the old Johannesburg CBD to the Northen Surburbs around Sandton and the Halfway Housr/ MidRand Business District near the old Kyalami Race Track, halfway between Jo'burg and Pretoria.
There is therefore a substantial catchment area for business orientated commercial flights from Lanseria.
Website here: http://bit.ly/lanseria
A most interesting proof of the Trislanders ruggedness then ensued when after a low level loop it ploughed into the ground 150m from the crowd...and the pilot walked away.
Lanseria has since grown into one of the largest General Aviations Airports in the region. Its interest for commercial flights comes from the move of many companies and businesses from the old Johannesburg CBD to the Northen Surburbs around Sandton and the Halfway Housr/ MidRand Business District near the old Kyalami Race Track, halfway between Jo'burg and Pretoria.
There is therefore a substantial catchment area for business orientated commercial flights from Lanseria.
Website here: http://bit.ly/lanseria
Lagos - Supermarkets open on Sundays?
At present, both Pingos are now open on Sunday afternoons until at least 20:00.
Modelos and Intermarche close at 13:00.
The mini-market by the REPSOL garage on the Avenida transmuted last year into an Ecomarche which is open 7 days a week till 20:00 at least.
The kitchens in most restaurants / takeaways close between 21:30 and 22:00.
The exception is the Adega da Marina on the Avenida where the kitchen stays open till at least 01:30.
Modelos and Intermarche close at 13:00.
The mini-market by the REPSOL garage on the Avenida transmuted last year into an Ecomarche which is open 7 days a week till 20:00 at least.
The kitchens in most restaurants / takeaways close between 21:30 and 22:00.
The exception is the Adega da Marina on the Avenida where the kitchen stays open till at least 01:30.
Travelling to Portugal - English
If one is visiting the main centres in Portugal and or the main tourist areas, it is almost certain that there will be people around who can speak some modicum of English.
In the interior rural areas, one may encounter some difficulty in finding English speakers, but even in these areas, as the Portuguese have for centuries been travellers, one cn usually find someboday who speaks a few words of the Bard's tongue.
In the interior rural areas, one may encounter some difficulty in finding English speakers, but even in these areas, as the Portuguese have for centuries been travellers, one cn usually find someboday who speaks a few words of the Bard's tongue.
Monday, 1 March 2010
Restaurante Borsalino, Lagos, Portugal
Restaurante Borsalino, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal is a quality restaurant offering Italian cuisine.
It is not a typical Pizzeria, but a quality Trattoria offering a wide range of pastas and other Italian cuisine.
I ate there last week and the Spaghetti Carbonara was to die for.
Its is an ideal location for that special meal with friends and family.
See their blog here:
http://bit.ly/pizzariaborsalino
Location map here: http://bit.ly/borsalinomap
Address:
Urb. Rossio de S. João
Lote 4 - Loja A
8600-643 Lagos
Tel: 282 782 417
email:rest.borsalino@gmail.com
It is not a typical Pizzeria, but a quality Trattoria offering a wide range of pastas and other Italian cuisine.
I ate there last week and the Spaghetti Carbonara was to die for.
Its is an ideal location for that special meal with friends and family.
See their blog here:
http://bit.ly/pizzariaborsalino
Location map here: http://bit.ly/borsalinomap
Address:
Urb. Rossio de S. João
Lote 4 - Loja A
8600-643 Lagos
Tel: 282 782 417
email:rest.borsalino@gmail.com
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