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Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Armação de Pêra March 7th 2022

To navigate this blog it is easier to read the text 1st, then click on the picture and it gives you larger pictures 1 at a time. Use this link for access to all the posts.www.mytb.org/Mukkins Nothing too exciting in this post...planning some trips including a 6 km cliff hike, a castle visit in Silves for next post. See the sunset, arch and Armacao de Pera cave visit #2 as the sand was washed away showing a larger archway and the caves have a bit more room to walk. Grocery stores have some interesting sea creatures... sting ray, Squid, Octopus, evil looking fish, Dried-Salted Cod no country eats more cod per capita. Mostly imported Norwegian cod, salted and dried to preserve. It is said that the Portuguese have more than 300 recipes for cod. Albufeira Marina ... read more
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Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Armação de Pêra February 27th 2022

Part 2 very brief See map of waterfront area. There are 3 pastelarias within 20 to 50 meters = pastry bakeries that are worthy of many pictures but another time -- Pasteis de nata, the incredible breakfast cream pies and much more! Nothing more on Armacao until season and all the folks are here and partying.... read more
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Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Armação de Pêra February 13th 2022

See map to make it easier to understand the progression of the pictures. Today is Sunday February 27 and I have been in my next place for 9 days. This was originally written mid February, but I did not label the pictures until today. This is the link to see all of the posts-more convenient than the single blog link the blog service sends in the automatic emails. copy and paste https://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Mukkins/ After Arriving with my new Visa January 21, 2022 to my long standing 30 day reservation at an AirBNB here in Armacao de Pera (pronounced Arm-a-sow de Pear-a) I started looking for a long term apartment to stay in Albufiera, but it is quieter and much smaller at 35,000 in the summer, more quiet and is favored by Portuguese families and tourists. It is ... read more
Beach cliff walkway west
Walkway East from Center
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Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Armação de Pêra December 10th 2012

Had a bit of a chill day today, small bike ride to Bar Jony for coffees then to the supermarket to refresh supplies. Tomorrow night we are having a meal at the camp bar with singing and dancing ( they have one every week ) Wednesday we are hiring a car for 4 days and sharing the cost with a couple we have made friends with Nerys and Micheal. Touring round as its easier than using Mo.... read more

Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Armação de Pêra December 4th 2012

Day 23 Well we have settled down at our campsite now and will probably stay here until mid January. Off for a bike ride today to the next town for a look around. Quarteria market tomorrow with Nerys and Micheal, a couple we have befriended in the next motorhome to us. Then going to met a couple at a campsite near Albufiera I have mad contact with on motorhomefacts.com for a look around their campsite.... read more




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