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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Better location in Lisbon | 6/18/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: my husband and I are plannning on staying in Lisbon 3 nights during 12-15 of August 2011. We are ... A: In between both I suggest Santa Catarina. But both locations are not very safe. Much worse is ... | ||
| toll roads | 6/9/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: im traveling from Albuferia to Fatima Via Santarem this July, seems to be a lot of tolls from ... A: From Albufeira to Fátima (via Santarém) you can drive all the way just paying once or twice, when ... | ||
| Porto- Lisbon | 5/29/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: I've got a question. Is a possibility to get Lisbon from Porto by walk with a tent? Thanks! A: Maybe yes. If you take the roads close to the sea (there are plenty) and if it is NOT between June ... | ||
| request | 5/9/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: I wish to travel to Porto from 16-21 August 2011 when I have a paper to present at the university of ... A: I am affraid that it may be impossible to help you within your budget limit. I guess that below 40 ... | ||
| best stopover from Lisbon to Albufiera | 5/7/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: We are in Portugal July 19-Aug 2. Five days in and around Lisbon and then 5 days in Algarve. We ... A: Lisbon to Albufeira is about 300km. That means around 3 hours. Do you really need a stopover? If you ... | ||
| Lisbon | 5/5/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: I will be in Lisbon May 30 - June 3 and would like advice on how to organize my stay. Very ... A: Please use following tips: The good thing about Lisbon is that while it is a beautiful, fascinating ... | ||
| Santiago de Compostela - Lisbonne | 3/22/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I need to travel from Santiago de compostela (Spain) down to Lisbon. Is there any train between this ... A: Salut! Il n'existe pas des liens ferroviaire direct entre Santiago de Compostela et Lisbonne. ... | ||
| three days in Central Portugal ahead of conference | 3/20/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: I will be in Lisbon Portugal for a conference first week of May 2011 and following that a bicycle ... A: I miss a few details on your preferences, age, etc. Anyway, I do recommend BUCACO (or Bussaco). If ... | ||
| 2 days in Portugal | 3/1/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We are planning Jun 6 to arrive in Lisbon, spend 2 nights, and continue on to visit friends in ... A: Most people in restaurants and hotels speak some English as do many locals. Taxi drivers can be a ... | ||
| 2 days in Portugal | 2/27/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We are planning Jun 6 to arrive in Lisbon, spend 2 nights, and continue on to visit friends in ... A: If you only have 2 days in the Lisbon, I would strongly suggest you do not plan to go far from the ... | ||
| Lisbon to Cadiz | 2/26/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: How to get from lisbon to cadiz by public transportation? Is it better to fly back to Madrid and ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. There are no easy options for traveling by public transport between ... | ||
| Best route from Salamanca to Quinta da Lago | 2/21/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We are travelling by car from UK to Quinta da Lago in April. I have found a route through Spain but ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. Unfortunately, in Portugal now, most Motorways are toll roads. From ... | ||
| quickest journey | 2/9/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I will be travelling from Faro to Cascais soon. What is the best way to travel--train or bus? A: Either, as in each case you will have to go to Lisbon first. From Faro Bus Station one can take a ... | ||
| Bus/train travel | 2/4/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to get from Faro to Malaga, Spain most quickly and easily. We will be ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. Travelling at present. The fastest way from Faro to Malaga will be: ... | ||
| Private Tour Companies? | 1/31/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We'll be travelling to Algarve region in late August/early September and wonder if you know of any ... A: Firstly, late August/early September is still a long way ahead. The economic crisis is biting in ... | ||
| transportation | 1/30/2011 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: How to get from Cadiz Spain to Porto or Lisbonne in Portugal? A: There is no convenient train services (you would have to go via Madrid and Seville), nor flights, ... | ||
| short trip with teen daughter, February | 1/15/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: I'm going to a conference in Lisbon with my 16 yr old daughter, mid-February, a Thursday through ... A: For the period that you mention I suggest you to split your time in two parts. Part I devoted to ... | ||
| Preferred and cheapest way of traveling | 1/12/2011 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: Good day, My wife and I need to travel between Malaga, Spain on 30April 2011, and Albufeira (Club ... A: That is not a long way. A bit more than 500 miles, for which you can have the choice of train and ... | ||
| Travsportation from Faro to Lisbon | 12/23/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: Next October I must go, with my wife , from Faro to Lisbon....For a week stay at the Mundial ... A: I apologise that I was unable to reply to your question in time. I was unfortunately taken ill ... | ||
| travel Lison | 12/11/2010 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: My daughter and I will be traveling to Lisbon in June and staying for 10 days. I have been reading ... A: St. Anthony's (Santo António in Portuguese) is really a great popular festival. It happens in the ... | ||
| cost of tolls | 12/8/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: we are travelling from Albufeira to Santander next week and were trying to decide which would be the ... A: I apologise that I was unable to reply to your question in time. I was unfortunately taken ill ... | ||
| train from Lisbon to Malaga | 11/29/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: can a train be taken from lisbon to malaga A: There is only one direct (night train) per day from Lisbon to Madrid. Timetable in pdf format ... | ||
| transport from porto airport to santa combo doa | 11/17/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I am flying into Porto airport this friday 19th November landing at 16.35. my problem is that i need ... A: The last train connection between Porto Campanha and Santa Comba Dão on Friday, 19th November 2010 ... | ||
| transport from porto airport to Arganil | 11/17/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I am flying into Porto airport this friday 19th November landing at 16.35. my problem is that i need ... A: If I am not wrong you have already been in touch with Cubsur about this query. He made me aware of ... | ||
| Spring Trip To Portugal | 11/2/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: Planning on trip to Portugal in mid-April. I have been there 5 previous times, but not since 2000. ... A: I find your comment about trains between Lisbon and the Algarve - "there no none when I was last ... | ||
| Removals | 10/29/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: OLá, I am moving from england to lagos and wondered if you know any budget van rental companies ... A: Unfortunately, I do not know of many "budget" van hire firms of the type you are referring. ... | ||
| travel enquiry | 10/26/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: am traveling to Albuferia in November 2010 looking for bus trip to Fatima, see by previous enquiry ... A: I do not understand why you say that "that no trips available September"! I published a link to the ... | ||
| trains | 10/6/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: Are there trains between vlamoura and lisbon A: There are no trains between Vilamoura per se and Lisbon. However, the are trains from Loulé Station. ... | ||
| living | 9/26/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I was curious about living in Portugal. I was wondering I've been to Lisbon before and the people ... A: This is a very difficult one to answer. The first thing to note is that as a US citizen you would ... | ||
| portugal | 9/20/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: what is the best way to get from madrid or jabraltur to portugal in January? How long does one need ... A: jabraltur? Sorry but I don't know that place! Portugal is a fair sized country! Which place in ... | ||
| travel - Lagos and Fatima. | 9/17/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I will be in lagos next week would like to visit fatima. What is the best way to get there? Should I ... A: There are no direct public transport links between Lagos and Fatima. By train it is not that easy ... | ||
| travel from Fatima to Madeira by land | 9/15/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I am arriving into Lisbon and spending 2 days in Fatima. I have to get to Madeira by land or ferry ... A: I find your question rather interesting. Given that Madeira is an island in the Atlantic Ocean ... | ||
| bus( from port coming from morocco ) to lisbon | 9/6/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: im traveling from morocco to lisbon . ferry then bus . what is the best way to do this ? A: You will need to get a bus to Seville from which ever port you arrive at: See: ... | ||
| how to get bus | 8/31/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I need information about bus From Lisbon Airport to Albufeira (Algarve) for 15.sept.2010 9.00a.m. ... A: There is no bus station at Lisbon Airport. A metro link is being constructed but will only open ... | ||
| where to stay in the algarve | 8/30/2010 | Joaquim Domingos |
| Q: considering a few days ( 3-4 )in the Algarve region last week in september. we are a couple early ... A: Sorry for this late answer but I have been too busy1 Depending on your budget I suggest you ... | ||
| Cadiz to Faro | 8/30/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: What is the easiest way to travel from Cadiz Spain to Faro Portugal? A: There are essentially only two way to travel between Cadiz, Spain and Andalucia and Faro, Algarve, ... | ||
| driving the fastest route from faro to Madrid | 8/20/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We are a family of four with our own car needing to drive from Faro, Portugal to Toledo or Madrid ... A: The fastest way from Faro to Toledo or Madrid is as marked on the following google map: ... | ||
| travel from Villamoura | 8/6/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I was wondering if there is a train from Villamoura to Seville, Spain. If not is the driving ... A: As has been written about many times on the web, "There is absolutely no train link between the ... | ||
| Portugal Trip | 8/6/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: We are visiting Portugal from August 18-27. From the 18-22 we will be staying in Coimbra and then ... A: Being based in Coimbra in the centre of Portugal allows you the opportunity to visit a lot of places ... | ||
| Traveling from Spain to Portugal | 8/1/2010 | BarlaventoExpert |
| Q: I would like to visit Lisbon from either Madrid or Seville. What would be the easiest and cheapest ... A: The cheapest way from Lisbon to Madrid is by long-distance coach. http://bit.ly/cAmESL Vueling.com ... | ||
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I can respond to most questions concerning travel, tourism, real estate, living and Internet Access in the Algarve region of Portugal. I can also provide counsel on on public transport within, to and from Portugal and into Spain. Please note that I cannot always guarantee to provide detailed itineraries. Please note that as travel costs are currently constantly changing I cannot provide guaranteed information on prices!
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I have known Portugal for 40 years. I have lived in Lagos in the Algarve for the past 10 years and have extensive geographic, cultural, historical, and commercial knowledge of the region particularly as relevant to the travel, tourism and real estate sectors..
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