Portugal

Impressions from Portugal
A few highlights from Portugal - traveling overland by 4x4 truck

Caterpillars on the move in Portugal

Caterpillars on the move in Portugal

The're quite common in Portugal - nice and fluffy caterpillars. But beware these can cause an itch attack. Have a look.

 

 

 

Beja International Airport in 2012

Beja International Airport in 2012

The new Beja International Airport in the Alentejo region in Portugal is now open for less than a year. An impression what’s been happening in the meanwhile with a 2012 visit at Beja airport. Have a look.

 

Huge reservoir lake in Alentejo Portugal

Huge reservoir lake in Alentejo Portugal

Since 2010 Portugal has the largest artificial lake in Europe - the Alqueva reservoir. The huge lake was created in 2002 and reached it’s maximum level in 2010. Besides its use for irrigation and electricity production this 83 Km long lake is located in a very nice region – The Alentejo. Have a look.
 

Location

Alqueva lake reservoir in Alentejo - Portugal. 38° 13' 9.9696" N, 7° 29' 35.5884" W

Staying overnight at the Fire Brigade in Portugal

Staying overnight at the Fire Brigade in Portugal

Staying overnight at the Fire brigade? For those with a motorhome, campervan it’s possible at the Vila Vicosa Fire brigade in Portugal. Have a look at this unique place;

 


 

Location

Overnight stay at Fire Brigade in Vila Vicosa 38° 46' 7.392" N, 7° 24' 59.004" W

European public parking areas

European public parking areas

Staying overnight with a motorhome, rv, campervan or camper on public parking areas is possible throughout Europe – assuming a bit of common sense. Here’s how to load a Garmin Dezl 560 with 10.000+ public parking locations from a free GPS public parking directory.

Spanish and portuguese gas bottle system

The Spanish Portuguese Moroccan propane gas bottle bayonet system from repsol.

For those who travel it's an all too familiar subject - how to refill your propane, butane gas-bottle for cooking, heating and cooling. So far after 4 years the German type "grey" 13.5 Kg gas-bottle seems to best solution for many destination. In all countries it was pretty easy to get a refill of a German type gas bottle - till we arrived in Spain and Portugal. Here's the story how to adapt to the Iberian gas bottle system.

Location

Repsol store in Beja selling gas bottle and bayonet adapters. 38° 0' 22.86" N, 7° 51' 54.576" W

Alentejo wine in Portugal

The average selection of Alentejo wines in Continente supermarket in Beja - Portugal

Anyone who stays for some time in the Alentejo region in Portugal will notice the exceptional large selection of regional Alentejo wines in Portuguese supermarkets. The large selection is no surprise after having tasted Portuguese Alentejo wines, the taste is remarkable and makes a lasting impression. Here's a bit about the Alentejo wine market with a personal favorite.

Location

Continente supermarket in Beja city in the Alentejo - Portugal. 38° 0' 21.5208" N, 7° 52' 12.2052" W

28.960 Euro gypsy cart in Portugal

I like the alloy wheels on the gypsy cart.

Location

28.960 Euro gypsy cart in Beja City in Portugal. 38° 0' 21.5208" N, 7° 52' 12.2052" W
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