Santiago do Cacém
If you set off from Cabo de São Vicente on foot and follow the 263-kilometre Historic Way then sooner or later you’ll arrive at Santiago do Cacém. The town marks the most northerly point of the Rota Vicentina region, a … Continued
Alentejo road trip
As enthusiastic hikers, our holidays have almost always focused on walking. Then a leg injury (mine) forced us to rethink our travel plans. Thus, we found ourselves embarking on an Alentejo road trip. We’d never been on a road trip … Continued
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Backpacking in hot weather
With all the recent publicity about people disappearing when out walking in hot weather, i was intrigued to find this long-buried post on my website. It dates back to June 2014, however I’m sure the original guest author – Joseph … Continued
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The Algarve Book Cellar
I’d heard about the secondhand book shop in Carvoeiro ages ago but, despite living little more than 12 km away, I’d never got round to visiting it. Fortunately, that all changed when I was visiting my friend Jane recently and … Continued
