This was our second Northern Lights trip during our week in Tromso and we had already seen the Lights at a base station, but we had been told that the Lights wo...
We booked the Aurora Safari Base Station tour before we went to Tromso, so it was a gamble whether we would see the lights or not. The coach left Tromso just a...
We did the fjord tour around the area to the north-west of Tromso (crossing the bridge near the airport) and we both agreed that it was one of the best trips of...
I would also recommend the bus from Lagoa to Lisbon. You can get a local bus from Carvoeiro directly to Lagoa bus station (10 mins). The Lisbon bus is run by Re...
Some of the ex-pat bars do quiz nights in the off-season months. Try Harry's Bar or Hemingways, both on Rua do Barranco (the out road). As for great chicken pir...
We have been in early March three times and as Eric said, the weather can be really nice or horrible. The first time we were actually sunbathing on the beach in...
I agree with everything AgentNikky says. In addition I would recommend walking to some of the local beaches, Centianes, Carvalho, Benagil, Marinha and Paraiso. ...
From the centre of Carvoeiro walk up the steep hill, Estrada do Paraíso, and at the top follow the road round as if you are doubling back on yourself. A Tasquin...
At Centianes Beach, the next main beach up the coast from the town beach, a bed is €7 a day, two beds plus an umbrella is €15, and an umbrella on its own is €5....
We come to Carvoeiro regularly and one of the reasons is the high standard of restaurants - it's hard to have a bad meal! Our favourites are Primavera (Italian)...
Yes, it is possible. The walk is part of the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, which goes from Centeanes to Marinha. The walk from Carvalho to Marinha is about 3km i...
He is Ricardo Sousa - I think he plays on Wednesdays and Sundays. I agree, he is really good and knows how to get the party going!
Yes, there is a taxi rank at the bottom of the hill near the square and there are usually several taxis waiting for customers. As AgentNikki says there is a 4-s...
I was in Carvoeiro in late September last year and the music in the square finished on 30 September. I think it will be the same this year, as it is the officia...
It starts at 8pm every night.
I've just realised that 24th June is a public holiday in Porto. I am planning to travel by train from Porto to Aveiro on that date. Will trains be running?
Thanks. This is really useful.
Thanks Cardfile. I'll make enquiries when I get there and post back here on my return. Best wishes
Thanks Cubsur. That makes sense. Best wishes
I am going to be staying in Porto for a week in June and plan to do quite a few day trips to other towns by train (Braga, Guimarães, Viana do Castelo and Aveiro...