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Europe » Portugal » Northern » Peso da Régua July 12th 2023

Travelling through Europe it always amazes me how many songs I hear in English whether it be on the radio, buskers playing in the street or piped through the supermarket. On our camper’s radio we’re listening to Radio Comrcial a mixture of modern English music dotted with some Portuguese and international songs. We’re heading for Vila Real just for a stopover. I’ve mentioned before, you always have high hopes that the campsite will have wonderful amenities, or perhaps a lovely view. This had neither, but once settling in we make do and get used to what we have. Down the hill from the campsite across the river there was loud music and a commentator speaking through a PA system - we decided to investigate. So going down many steep steps and crossing the river there was ... read more
Shower with the best view
Wine tasting
Tribul Sand Football

Europe » Portugal » Northern » Peso da Régua October 19th 2022

I would be remiss if I did not include a blog entry about Peso da Régua. Régua, with a population of some 17,100 is the largest of the riverside towns and the gateway to the Douro wine region. Cruise vessels always make a port call here. It was our jumping off place for tours to Villa Real and Lamego. The community took form as a village in Medieval times with wine production always its principal industry. There is a Douro Museum in town that we did not have an opportunity to visit. Régua is a regional transportation hub. The railway station is decorated with the Azuelo tiles typical of Douro Line depots, though they are not as spectacular as those of Pinhão. The former wooden freight shed nearby has been repurposed as a restaurant and shopping ... read more
Régua Station
Douro Queen
Engenheiro Mário Fernandes




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