husoi Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Not because I'm from there...This guy should be named ambassador I'll let others do the talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I've visited Portugal and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would go again assuming we ever get out of house arrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Been 3 times first and second stayed in same hotel, 3rd time stayed in a villa, enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Forgot to post this one And, yes I'm very proud of being from this great small country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Was just today thinking about the time me and 'ar lass went to Portugal the first time, somewhere on the south coast. Larvely time, then went to Porto, again, laaarvely time and I fancy a bit of port now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hmmmm we must have gone to a different Portugal, found it fooking expensive with a huge drug problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hmmmm we must have gone to a different Portugal, found it fooking expensive with a huge drug problem. I'm sure that wasn't Portugal.The drug problem is as bad as any other country in Europe.Expensive? You can get a 3 course meal for £12-£15 if that is expensive I would like to know where you go to eat... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Bacalhau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Def Portugal, went with kids, had to hire a car so we could go to one of the cheap supermarkets, car paid for its self by end of holidayWe were somewhere near Açoteias in algarve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Def Portugal, went with kids, had to hire a car so we could go to one of the cheap supermarkets, car paid for its self by end of holidayWe were somewhere near Açoteias in algarve. Right, Acoteias is in Algarve. The part of the country we send the tourist to take their money Lisbon or Porto is far cheaper and friendly, I went to Lisbon last July and the most I paid for a meal was €20 in a fancy restaurant.Lots of places where you can eat very well under €10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 And where your kids get to watch prostitutes getting beat up, I'm sure there are some nice places, but it was enough to put us off from a return we did do some drives out into the country and found no difference in prices and some of the most miserable servers we have come across, just like Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 And where your kids get to watch prostitutes getting beat up, I'm sure there are some nice places, but it was enough to put us off from a return we did do some drives out into the country and found no difference in prices and some of the most miserable servers we have come across, just like Spain. Well...Comparing us to Spanish...That says everything about you and your attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Same with any country I suppose. I can only imagine what tourists over here would think after visiting Bradford I had a crap experience with Rome. Straight off the termini to be confronted with a prostitute taking a piss behind a car and 30 seconds later watching a drug deal happen on the pavement in front of me The historic buildings and monuments were nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Comparing us to Spanish... My bosses mother owns an apartment in Portugal (not sure where) and every year their whole family spend a couple of weeks each on holiday there. The Daughter at the time was engaged to a Spanish guy who went with her pretty much against his will as he knew exactly what was in store for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) And where your kids get to watch prostitutes getting beat up, I'm sure there are some nice places, but it was enough to put us off from a return we did do some drives out into the country and found no difference in prices and some of the most miserable servers we have come across, just like Spain. Well...Comparing us to Spanish...That says everything about you and your attitude. It says nothing about me.Comparing servers from one country to another. If they are miserable that's what they are, try Sri Lanka, some of the friendliest helpful people on the planet. We always tip so before you use that card don't bother, the world is huge and we manage to travel the rest of it just fine, hey if its your country that's fine, it's just not one we would return to in a hurry if at all. Edited April 30, 2020 by Bender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Been once never again found it a s##t hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 That's ok, we don't really like eegits anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Pastel de nata. And no worries about drinking fermented Yak milk as there is an ongoing shortage of Yaks in Portugal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 One of my best friends moved to a little village near Arganil in the middle of the country away from too many tourists.Been 3 times now fantastic place with really good food and friendly locals (especially if you make the effort to try and communicate in Portugese).Definitely one to visit again even though my good friend no longer with us I am grateful he found this area as I will return.CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) This really makes me proud of being Portuguese. Not only we are friendly, regardless of what some may (and surely will) say. We have many very beautiful places to visit. Add that to good food, excellent wine (or beer) and second to none patisserie/deserts European best destinations 2021 With presence in almost all categories. Ok we suck at skiing places Some of them Portugal is represented by up to 5 or 7 (lost count) different places. https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/best-dolphins-and-whales-destinations-in-europe/ https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/best-amazing-monuments-in-europe/ I know it wouldn't be everybody's cuppa however still makes me immensely proud of my country and my people. Edited March 23, 2021 by husoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 good place to go if you dont like one of your kids. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Six30 said: good place to go if you dont like one of your kids. TW@T!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Does Madeira count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Steve_M said: Does Madeira count? Of course. Madeira and Azores are part of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Just for information, last place being part of Portugal is Macau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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