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5th Day: Vila Nova de Milfontes – Peniche

18 August, 2017 by VeroBello

Although we woke up quite late (10:30 am) we were happy because the weather had finally improved, it hurts that it is just when our vacation is nearing its end. Today we have the hotel booked in Peniche, so the idea is to stop at the beaches that are on the way to Peniche. The first was Praia Cerca Nova, but since it was so good, we decided spend quite a few hours in this beach. This beach, along with […]

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4th Day: Odeceixe – Vila Nova de Milfontes

17 August, 2017 by VeroBello

Our day started with breakfast in our little hotel in Odeceixe, which was really nice, and jus after returning the rented neoprene in Odeceixe beach, we head to Vila Nova de Milfontes, stopping at: Praia Carvalhal Praia Zambujeira do Mar Praia da Pedra da Bica Cabo Sardão Praia Das Furnas For lunch, finally I tried the “Cataplana de Polvo com batata-doce” in a restaurant called Oasis, just in front of Vila Nova de Milfontes. This dish […]

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3rd Day: Aljezur – Odeceixe

16 August, 2017 by VeroBello

We woke up at 10:00, had Breakfast in Carrapateira (4 € each) and left to Aljezur, where we visited the Misericordia Church (XVI century) and the castle, which has a beautiful view to the town. Then we continue to Praia do Amoreira. The weather was a little better than yesterday, although it was windy. Aljezur Castle The Aljezur Castle was built in the 10th century, during the Muslim occupation of the Gharb al-Andalus. However, archaeological findings certify that this place […]

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2nd Day: Carrapateira – Sagres Fortress

15 August, 2017 by VeroBello

Today was one of those days where I work on calming my OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), because nothing went as planned due to the weather (something I can´t control, yet). We woke up early (around 9:00 am), went to have breakfast at the village (€ 4.7 each), and after waiting in line a long time we bought some snacks in the local market and decided to pass near Praia Bordeira, but as it was cold (22 degC) and foggy, we decided to change […]

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1st Day: From Oporto to Carrapateira

14 August, 2017 by VeroBello

We leave from Porto near noon and arrive almost at 17:00 to Carrapateira, to our hotel: Carrapateira Lodge (60 € per night). The last section of the road was small and curvy, but nothing dramatic, especially for a Venezuelan. The hotel was well located and the guys were nice. For cats phobic like me, the hotel street had lots of cats, but it was the only place I saw cats on the whole trip, which it´s something really important to […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Beaches, Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Road trip, Summer, Trips, Viajes

Romanian Road Trip

16 July, 2017 by VeroBello

2017 began, and of course the planning of our holidays also began, starting with easter. My in-laws had Romania in mind, and although I had been there before for work, I did not have much time to see the country, so this was an opportunity I could not refuse. We booked the flights in January. I usually like to plan a draft itinerary before buying the tickets to estimate the days I need to visit the places I want to […]

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1st Day: From Madrid to Bucharest

8 July, 2017 by VeroBello

We left Madrid at 16:10 with Ryanair and carrying only a handbag to travel light. After four hours flying, we arrived in Bucharest airport at 21:00 (local time). A representative from Klass Wagen (car rental company) was waiting for us to indicate us how to take the shuttle to pick up the car (very easy). We paid 505€ for 6 days of car rental. Insurance included, unlimited km, automatic car and a comfortable car for 4 people (european size). Since […]

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2nd Day: Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov

7 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Today is the day where we really started our road trip through Romania #highexpectations. After breakfast in the hotel we head out to Sinaia and one hour later we were already in our first stop: the Monastery. And before saying anything I got to say it was very easy to drive there…I guess after driving in Venezuela, few things can barely impress me on the road. Also, the landscape was beautiful. We parked next to the Monastery of Sinaia (6 […]

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3rd Day: Brasov – Sibiu

6 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Today is the chance for Brasov. We started by walking from our hotel, after breakfast, to Piața Sfatului (square), passing through Strada Republicii (a street). From there, before lunch, we managed to visit: Biserica Neagră (Black Church) Turnul Negru Turnul Alb Poarta Ecaterinei (Gate) Poarta Schei (Gate) Biserica Sfantul Nicolae (Church) Bastionul Țesătorilor (Bastion) The Cable car was closed, apparently the only way to go to the top of Tampa Mountain was hiking, but we weren’t prepared for that. At 13:15 […]

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4th Day: Sibiu – Sighisoara

5 July, 2017 by VeroBello

The fourth day of our journey through Romania was in Sibiu, a beautiful town in the south of Transylvania, whose historic quarter is a World Heritage Site. Visiting this city was a pleasure. Brief history of Sibiu Sibiu was founded as Hermannstadt and was the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels built in the XII century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. This Germanic people arrived in Transylvania invited by King Géza II of Hungary (the Kingdom of […]

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5th Day: Vila Nova de Milfontes – Peniche

4th Day: Odeceixe – Vila Nova de Milfontes

3rd Day: Aljezur – Odeceixe

2nd Day: Carrapateira – Sagres Fortress

1st Day: From Oporto to Carrapateira

Romanian Road Trip

1st Day: From Madrid to Bucharest

2nd Day: Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov

3rd Day: Brasov – Sibiu

4th Day: Sibiu – Sighisoara