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Voyage au Cap Vert en juillet 2007 English translation pending
Salut à tous,
nous serions désireux de faire un voyage au cap vert de 15 jours en juillet prochain mais nous aurions besoin de votre aide afin d'organiser ce dernier. Quelle est la météo en juillet?? T°, climat? Par quelle compagnie partir, air portugal ou air liberté?? Faut-il réserver un pass inter-îles?? Logement : est-il possible de se loger facilement sur les différentes îles?? Résidence et logement chez l'habitant???
Nous sommes intérèssé par un voyage mariant navigation kite/fun-board et trekking/randonnée à la découverte des îles, mais nous sommes "anti-hôtel de masse ou à touriste", nous souhaiterions découvrir le cap vert authentique
Merci de nous aiguiller et à très bientôt
Séb
nous serions désireux de faire un voyage au cap vert de 15 jours en juillet prochain mais nous aurions besoin de votre aide afin d'organiser ce dernier. Quelle est la météo en juillet?? T°, climat? Par quelle compagnie partir, air portugal ou air liberté?? Faut-il réserver un pass inter-îles?? Logement : est-il possible de se loger facilement sur les différentes îles?? Résidence et logement chez l'habitant???
Nous sommes intérèssé par un voyage mariant navigation kite/fun-board et trekking/randonnée à la découverte des îles, mais nous sommes "anti-hôtel de masse ou à touriste", nous souhaiterions découvrir le cap vert authentique
Merci de nous aiguiller et à très bientôt
Séb
Madère: en circuit ou en solo? English translation pending
Bonjour,
j'envisage de faire très prochainement un voyage à Madère.....mais j'ai du mal à choisir entre un circuit organisé et un séjour hotel + location de voiture.
Le circuit peut etre pas mal car tout est organisé, il ne reste plus qu'a se laisser entrainer....mais j'ai peur que cela soit très "attrape-touriste".
Le séjour à l'hotel + location de voiture sur place me parait plus autonome mais en même temps j'ai peur de passer à coté de sites à visiter et j'ai peur que cela soit fatiguant ainsi que contraignant (trouver où se garer etc...) et pas forcement moins cher (car il faut penser à l'essence ensuite)
Merci de me donner vos bons conseils sur cette interrogation ou autre chose qui vous semblera utile 😉
j'envisage de faire très prochainement un voyage à Madère.....mais j'ai du mal à choisir entre un circuit organisé et un séjour hotel + location de voiture.
Le circuit peut etre pas mal car tout est organisé, il ne reste plus qu'a se laisser entrainer....mais j'ai peur que cela soit très "attrape-touriste".
Le séjour à l'hotel + location de voiture sur place me parait plus autonome mais en même temps j'ai peur de passer à coté de sites à visiter et j'ai peur que cela soit fatiguant ainsi que contraignant (trouver où se garer etc...) et pas forcement moins cher (car il faut penser à l'essence ensuite)
Merci de me donner vos bons conseils sur cette interrogation ou autre chose qui vous semblera utile 😉
Visites sur le trajet Sao Paulo - Foz Iguazu (brésil) English translation pending
Bonsoir, nous partons le 31 janvier pour le Brésil. Nous passerons 2 jours à Sao paulo et ensuite on veut arriver aux chutes dans un délai de 8 jours. Entre la capitale et les chutes, que faut il voir ? Nos déplacements se feront en bus.
Merci
PS : on aime l'authenticité, la nature, les gens et pas trop les immenses villes.
Loger chez l'habitant au Cap Vert entre décembre et mars English translation pending
nous sommes deux 🙂😐surfeurs on part au cap vert pour trois mois de decembre a mars nous recherchons des logements chez l"habitant sur les iles du cap vert sal, santo antao, maio, sao vicente.merci pour toutes vos infos, a bientot😉
Recherche une pousada ou hôtel à Natal au Brésil English translation pending
salut
nous sommes 5 personnes et nous cherchons une poussada ou un hotel sympa pour notre premiere nuit des l'arrive de l'avion nous arrivons à 23 h 30 le 11 novembre 2006 donc par simplicite j'aimerai reserver de france si vous avez des adresses je suis preneur !!!
merci lorenzo
nous sommes 5 personnes et nous cherchons une poussada ou un hotel sympa pour notre premiere nuit des l'arrive de l'avion nous arrivons à 23 h 30 le 11 novembre 2006 donc par simplicite j'aimerai reserver de france si vous avez des adresses je suis preneur !!!
merci lorenzo
Flores au Portugal en juin et juillet 2006 English translation pending
Je vous donne qqs infos qui je l'espere vous donneront envie d'aller decouvrir Flores(Açores)
Avant tout, les gens sont tres sympas, accueillants, et communiquent facilement avec les touristes.
Un petit lexique portugais peut servir, sinon la plupart parlent anglais, et qqs uns français.
Les touristes Portugais viennent pour Chasser les lapins et pratiquer la peche. Flores est une ile volcanique, ideale pour la rando. A cette epoque, le climat est agreable pour marcher; mais ce n'est pas un temps de farniente a la plage. Une seule vraie plage:Lajes, la mer est a 20 et le temps en une journee est tres changeant(nuages, pluie, soleil). Pour circuler sur l'ile:la loc de voiture est chere, donc nous avons prefere l'auto-stop.ça marche tres bien(meme a deux), derive parfois en visite guidee de l'ile et permet de faire des rencontres. Il y a un pt internet gratos, ouvert du lundi au vendredi a Lajes. Locations : En juin, nous avons loue une chambre dans une grande maison avec salle de bain et cuisine en commun, a Lajes Das Flores pour 15E/nuit. Puis, a Fajazinha une petite maison pour le meme prix. Il y a aussi, un couple de français Anita et Allain Fournier (de Costa) qui louent a Ponta da Faja. En juillet, les prix augmentent et les loc sont souvent reservees. Nous avons vu 3 lieus pour le camping:Fajagrande, Cedros et Lajes au port.Il y a sanitaires et barbecue, tudo gratos! Ou il y a l'option wwoff, chez Uwe et Sylke a Lajes.Tu travailles le matin et tu es nourri, loge.Ils sont inscrits sur la liste du wwoff Allemand. Rando: 4 grandes randos balisees. on en a vu 3 signalees;Porto Lomba, Alagoinha et Poço de bacalhau (pres de Fajagrande). Le mieux pour la rando, est de se poser qqs jours aux Faja (Fajagrande, Ponta da Faja, Fajazinha ou Guada) Nous sommes arrives a Flores en bateau au mouillage de Lajes, nous pensions y passer qqs jours. Mais c'est au bout de deux mois que nous repartons avec un autre voilier, pour quitter cette ile verdoyanta et reposante. Que linda ilha!
Voyage au Cap Vert en août English translation pending
pouvez-vous m'aider?nous sommes à présent quasiment certains de nous rendre au cap Vert au mois d'Aout pour une durée approximative de trois semaines, avec des enfants de 13 et 11 ans.je voudrais avoir l'aide d'un membre du forum afin d'obtenir des adresses sympas dans des "pensoas" ou chez l'habitant pour les iles importantes, sans critères de budjet.Qui peut me raconter son expérience, me dire les endroits les plus remarquables.J'attends de votre part à tous le plus de tuyaux possibles pour construire ce voyage.toute suggestion bienvenue.d'autre part, qui pourrait me confirmer les conditions climatiques d'Aout en général.qui a connu un séjour meme période?merci à toutes et tous.
Hôtel Marsol Beach Resort au Bresil English translation pending
Bonjour,
Quelqu'un peut-il me reseigner sur l'hotel Marsol Beach Resort a Natal au Bresil : confort, activites, restauration, ambiance, plage a proximite, visites a faire...
Merci
Quelqu'un peut-il me reseigner sur l'hotel Marsol Beach Resort a Natal au Bresil : confort, activites, restauration, ambiance, plage a proximite, visites a faire...
Merci
Which crowd-free hikes to do in Madeira and where to stay?
Hi everyone,
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
3-Week Itinerary - Santiago, Fogo & Maio - Family of 5
Hello,
We’re a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids who’ll be 2, 7, and 10 years old) planning to visit the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Maio this summer. We’ll have 22 full days on the ground. It’s a shame (financially, logistically, and environmentally speaking!), but we’ll be taking 4 flights: a round-trip from Santiago to Fogo and another from Santiago to Maio. We’d like to position Maio toward the end of our stay since we enjoy ending our trips with a quieter beach phase.
For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France
FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.
On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!
MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?
Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).
Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!
SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?
I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?
Thanks,
For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France
FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.
On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!
MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?
Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).
Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!
SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?
I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?
Thanks,
Two weeks in Santo Antão and São Vicente – trip report
Hi everyone!
The forum has been a huge help during my moments of doubt, and since Cape Verde isn’t a destination with many discussions, I felt I had to share my trip report 🙂
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
Which Cape Verde islands should we prioritize (for hiking and swimming) for a first trip?
Hello, my wife and I are planning a trip to Cape Verde at the end of May for 20 days. We’re still unsure which islands to prioritize (they all look amazing!). Santo Antão and São Vicente seem like must-sees. Which other islands should we visit, given that we love hiking (nothing too challenging) and swimming?
Thanks
Santo Antão: organizing luggage transfer
Hi,
Without booking in advance through an agency, is it possible/easy to organize luggage transfer from one night to the next between accommodations in Santo Antão?
Thanks.
Need help organizing a trip to Cape Verde during Carnival
Hi everyone,
After a year where I’ve worked way too much and with a house under renovation, it’s become essential to take a breather. My contract ends on 01/30, and I’ll try to find a new client for early March, so overall, let’s go somewhere in February!
I thought Réunion with the full trek around the Mafate cirque for reconnecting with Nature would be perfect, but since it’s cyclone season, it wasn’t such a great idea. Then came the idea that Southeast Asia could fulfill the peace-and-beach vibe, especially Cambodia with its cultural past, but the flight ticket price and a chat with a friend made me change my mind—and boom, Cape Verde popped up, with Santo Antão for hiking and São Vicente for culture and the beach.
So I bought a ticket a week ago, and oh, what a coincidence—it’s during Carnival!
Except now, I don’t know if it’s reality or just exhaustion talking, but I feel like I’m making a mess of things.
I’ve traveled a lot without even booking the first night, but this time, I pre-booked 2 nights in Mindelo (though one of them ended up canceling itself).
But the main issue is that I arrive on Monday, 02/09 at 6 PM and leave on Sunday, 02/22 at 11 AM, and there’s a little hiccup in the logical organization—actually, several hiccups—since I don’t really have any organization right now, and that’s where I need help
Because Carnival is in full swing from 02/15 to 02/17, right in the middle of my trip, so the logic of my visit to Santo Antão isn’t clicking for me. Plus, I just checked, and there’s zero accommodation available in Mindelo from 02/15 to 02/18 😕
So I don’t know: should I skip Carnival, should I forget about planning and just wing it once I’m there, should I stay on São Vicente after Carnival (because I read Montaganrd’s trip report, and he made São Vicente sound like a rock !), or should I keep in mind the option of heading to Santiago afterward and buying a return flight to Paris from Praia?
I need help 🏴☠️
What to see in the Algarve and homestay accommodations?
Hello,
I’d like to travel alone to the Algarve for about 10 days, as my husband sadly passed away.
I’m thinking of going at the end of April or beginning of May 2026. I’ll fly into Faro, then rent a car and head toward the westernmost tip of the coast.
Over 10 days, what are the best spots to see from Faro to the tip—hikes along the coastline or even exploring the countryside? For accommodations, can I also stay with locals? And which car rental company is the best?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jo
Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Viva
Hello,
We’re sailing on the Norwegian Viva from Lisbon to Galveston. From what I’ve read on the NCL site, there’s no formal night; is that correct? If so, that’ll lighten the suitcase! 😊
The ship stops in Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, and I haven’t found much info on this stop—it seems to be recent. I’m thinking of just heading to the seaside near the ship, but if you’ve got another **bon plan**, I’m all ears. Same for La Romana: last time we went to Bayahibe Beach, so if you’ve got another idea...
Thanks in advance!
Planning a summer trip to 4 Cape Verde islands
Hello,
We’ve booked our tickets for July—there’ll be 4 of us, maybe 6 (all in our sixties). We’d like to visit 4 islands: Arrival in Praia on July 8th Return from São Vicente on July 29th
Between those dates, I’m not sure how to split our time across each island. We’ll definitely spend at least a week on Santo Antão. We’re planning to visit Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente, and Santo Antão. We’re looking for easy hikes, diving, sightseeing, and a little beach time (but not too much). How do you think we should divide the 3 weeks among the islands? Is 3 days in Fogo enough? Are guides essential, and can we easily find them on the spot? Should we rent a car, given we won’t just be hiking?
Thanks in advance for your advice, tips, warnings, and anything else you can share… and I’ve still got plenty more questions! Valéry
We’ve booked our tickets for July—there’ll be 4 of us, maybe 6 (all in our sixties). We’d like to visit 4 islands: Arrival in Praia on July 8th Return from São Vicente on July 29th
Between those dates, I’m not sure how to split our time across each island. We’ll definitely spend at least a week on Santo Antão. We’re planning to visit Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente, and Santo Antão. We’re looking for easy hikes, diving, sightseeing, and a little beach time (but not too much). How do you think we should divide the 3 weeks among the islands? Is 3 days in Fogo enough? Are guides essential, and can we easily find them on the spot? Should we rent a car, given we won’t just be hiking?
Thanks in advance for your advice, tips, warnings, and anything else you can share… and I’ve still got plenty more questions! Valéry
World Cliffs Discussion: January 2025 Contest
So, to start the year off right (Happy New Year!),
This is where we can discuss January’s theme.
With 20,000 km of French coastline (there’s a catch ;)), our beautiful country should be well represented!
Dig out those hard drives! Bruno
Dig out those hard drives! Bruno
Trip to the Amazon
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to spend about a week in the Amazon in April or May—the dates aren’t set yet—flying in and out of Manaus.
I’d love to hear about the must-see spots in Manaus besides the theater and the Amazon Museum.
After that, I’d like to take a boat trip on the Amazon or the Rio Negro to escape the city and find some peace for a 3- or 4-day trek in the forest.
I also saw that the town of Presidente Figueiredo is worth visiting for all the waterfalls nearby.
If you’ve been to Manaus and have any recommendations, I’d love to hear them.
Have a great day, everyone.
Holiday in Santo Antão, Cape Verde
Hi there,
We’ve just returned from 15 days in Cape Verde, including 8 days of hiking in Santo Antão. It was a fantastic trip with great weather and heat that stayed manageable. Everything was organized by a highly competent local agency that really listened to our requests. I’m happy to share more details about the hikes, hotels, etc. if you’d like!
Because of a miscalculation on extra costs (non-hotel expenses and transfers), I’ve got 18,000 escudos left—I’d be more than happy to exchange them for a more widely used currency!
We’ve just returned from 15 days in Cape Verde, including 8 days of hiking in Santo Antão. It was a fantastic trip with great weather and heat that stayed manageable. Everything was organized by a highly competent local agency that really listened to our requests. I’m happy to share more details about the hikes, hotels, etc. if you’d like!
Because of a miscalculation on extra costs (non-hotel expenses and transfers), I’ve got 18,000 escudos left—I’d be more than happy to exchange them for a more widely used currency!
Voyage aux Açores avec bébé en août English translation pending
Hello,
J'envisage de partir cet été avec bébé qui aura presque 1 an à ce moment-la. Est-ce une destination bien indiqué pour un bébé ? Vu que c'est notre 1er voyage avec lui, nous qui d'habitude parcourons tout le pays, je pense qu'on va se restreindre bien plus et y aller "pepere". J'ai cru comprendre qu'i y avait de quoi faire sur l'ile principale Sao Miguel, est-ce suffisant pour avoir un bon aperçu sur 2 semaines, ou est-ce qu'il y a vraiment des incontournables a voir sur d'autres iles (qui valent la peine du déplacement/ changement de lieu de villegiature/ de location voiture tout ça )?
Nous aimons les randonnées (mais attention maintenant à l'altitude avec bébé), les plages, les balades diverses, les jolis paysages...
Preneuse de tous conseils :)
J'envisage de partir cet été avec bébé qui aura presque 1 an à ce moment-la. Est-ce une destination bien indiqué pour un bébé ? Vu que c'est notre 1er voyage avec lui, nous qui d'habitude parcourons tout le pays, je pense qu'on va se restreindre bien plus et y aller "pepere". J'ai cru comprendre qu'i y avait de quoi faire sur l'ile principale Sao Miguel, est-ce suffisant pour avoir un bon aperçu sur 2 semaines, ou est-ce qu'il y a vraiment des incontournables a voir sur d'autres iles (qui valent la peine du déplacement/ changement de lieu de villegiature/ de location voiture tout ça )?
Nous aimons les randonnées (mais attention maintenant à l'altitude avec bébé), les plages, les balades diverses, les jolis paysages...
Preneuse de tous conseils :)
Pico ou Flores avec des enfants en plus de Sao Miguel et Santa Maria (Açores) English translation pending
Bonjour à tous, nous partons 18 jours avec 2 enfants et 4 et 6 ans fin juillet début aout aux acores. J'envisage de passer 7 jours pleins à Sao Miguel et 4 jours à la fin à Santa Maria pour que les enfants profitent des plages de sable. Entre les 2 j'aimerais ajouter une autre ile. Je souhaitais initialement aller à Flores mais en lisant les commentaires, je me demande si cela est adapté. Mon 2e ne marche pas énormément et il est devenu trop lourd pour le porter dans un porte bébé. Par conséquent je me demande si les points d'intérêts seront accessibles pour nous. Aussi je tiens à faire une excursion pour aller voir les cétacés et j'ai cru comprendre que Pico était le meilleur spot pour ça. Savez-vous si cela est faisable sur Flores également ou Sao Miguel?.
Je suis preneuse de vos conseils et de vos bonnes adresses de logements avec des enfants!
Merci infiniment d'avance
Combien de jours pour découvrir Madère en voiture? English translation pending
bonjour
nous somme 4 septuagénaires et désirons découvrir madère en voiture( peut être une ou deux randos...)
combien de jours sont nécessaires pour bien découvrir cette île..peut être pourrions nous faire une halte au retour à Lisbonne...merci pour toutes vos infos
Les Canaries ou les Açores cet été? (randonnées et plongées) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous souhaiterions partir 1 semaine en Juillet avec une amie et nous hésitons entre les Canaries et les Açores. Objectifs du voyage :
- Se balader au milieu de paysages sauvages et dépaysants (nous apprécions en particulier la verdure, les forêts tropicales). Nous sommes motivées à l'idée de faire de belles randos mais je suis personnellement très peu sportive au quotidien donc il faudrait des sentiers faciles pour commencer...
- Pouvoir faire de belles plongées (sous-marines et/ou snorkeling), accessibles aux débutants (je suis niveau 1 et mon amie souhaiterait s'initier en réalisant un baptême)
- Eventuellement un peu de plage si possible.
Des avis sur ces 2 destinations ? Des personnes ayant fait les 2 et pouvant comparer ? Je sais que les Canaries sont très variées, nous avons déjà effectué quelques recherches et La Palma ou La Gomera nous ont semblé très vertes puis nous avons vu des photos de Sao Miguel aux Açores, et là dilemme, car l'île a l'air magnifique aussi...
- Se balader au milieu de paysages sauvages et dépaysants (nous apprécions en particulier la verdure, les forêts tropicales). Nous sommes motivées à l'idée de faire de belles randos mais je suis personnellement très peu sportive au quotidien donc il faudrait des sentiers faciles pour commencer...
- Pouvoir faire de belles plongées (sous-marines et/ou snorkeling), accessibles aux débutants (je suis niveau 1 et mon amie souhaiterait s'initier en réalisant un baptême)
- Eventuellement un peu de plage si possible.
Des avis sur ces 2 destinations ? Des personnes ayant fait les 2 et pouvant comparer ? Je sais que les Canaries sont très variées, nous avons déjà effectué quelques recherches et La Palma ou La Gomera nous ont semblé très vertes puis nous avons vu des photos de Sao Miguel aux Açores, et là dilemme, car l'île a l'air magnifique aussi...
Randonner à Santo Antao (Cap Vert) English translation pending
Bonjour nous sommes en préparation d'un voyage a deux au Cap Vert pendant 3 semaines dont une dizaine de jours a Santo Antao Quelles sont les bons conseilles pour randonner tous les 2 jrs le reste du temps a Santiago et Sao Vicente
Je suis preneur de tous les bons conseilles 'et adresses pour profiter de la vie Capverdienne
Pour l'instant nous avons quelles que adresses
Merci d'avance Cdlt Chris jac
Hôtel demi-pension loin de l'ambiance club au Cap Vert English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je prévois une semaine en Avril 2020 au cap vert pour 1 semaine.
j'aimerai éviter l'hotel club mais bénéficier d'une demi pension en hotel, bien placé idealement et au calme. Je recherche également quelques conseils sur les endroits à visiter ainsi que la possibilité de passer quelques jours avant à Dakar (ca vaut le coup) pour ensuite reprendre un vol vers Praia.
Des idées ?
Merci
Je prévois une semaine en Avril 2020 au cap vert pour 1 semaine.
j'aimerai éviter l'hotel club mais bénéficier d'une demi pension en hotel, bien placé idealement et au calme. Je recherche également quelques conseils sur les endroits à visiter ainsi que la possibilité de passer quelques jours avant à Dakar (ca vaut le coup) pour ensuite reprendre un vol vers Praia.
Des idées ?
Merci
Déplacements pour randonnées à Santo Antao (Cap Vert) English translation pending
Bonjour, j’aimerais faire des randonnées seul à santo antao. Comment faire pour se rendre au point de départ des randonnées et pour trouver un transport depuis l’arrivée des randonnées? Marco
Transatlantique Marseille-Miami en novembre 2019 English translation pending
Bonjour, nous venons de réserver une croisière transat. Au départ de Marseille. Pour Miami à bord du msc Divina. novembre prochain.
Y a t’il des personnes qui seront du voyage ?
Je vous invite à découvrir le Portugal English translation pending
INTRODUCTION
Des vidéos sont insérées tout au long du résumé. Veuillez cliquer sur l'image pour démarrer la vidéo.
Nous avons séjourné 16 jours au Portugal fin mai - début juin de cette année et avons parcouru près de 2300 km pour découvrir différents attraits de ce magnifique pays.
Comme la plupart de nos précédents voyages, plusieurs semaines ont été consacrées à la création de notre itinéraire afin de pouvoir être en mesure d'atteindre parfaitement nos objectifs.
Lors de notre séjour, nous avons utilisé l'application Maps.me, une application mobile qui fournit des cartes hors ligne. Cette application s'avère très précieuse lors de nos déplacements en voiture, en randonnée et même lors de nos circuits à pied dans les grandes villes.
J'avais préalablement téléchargé les coordonnées GPS de toutes les attractions prévues à notre itinéraire dans l'application Maps.me, ce qui a facilité grandement nos déplacements.
La réservation de tous les hôtels ainsi que la location d'une voiture ont été effectuées sur internet avant notre départ.
Durant ce voyage, je n'ai pris aucune photo des établissements dans lesquels nous avons séjourné.
Si vous désirez obtenir des informations supplémentaires sur ces établissements, la majorité d'entre eux possèdent déjà leur propre site web.
Les attraits touristiques que nous avons visité sont les suivants:
Sintra Azenhas do Mar Obidos Nazaré Alcobaça Batalha Alvados: Grutas de San Antonio Grutas de Mira de Aire Fatima: Grutas da Moeda Fatima - Sanctuaire Tomar Coimbra Aveiro Porto Braga et son sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuaire de Sameiro Guimaraes Lamego et son sanctuaire Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Serra da Estrela: Poço da Broca Falls Serra da Estrela: Praia Fluvial de Loriga Serra da Estrela: Torre Serra da Estrela: Covão do Boi Monsanto Penha Garcia Marvao Evora Mertola Cacela Velha Tavira Santo Estevao: Pego do Inferno Loulé Faro Albufeira: Praia da Falesia Carvoeiro: Praia de Albandeira Lagoa: Sentier des septs vallées suspendues Grottes de Carvoeiro (Aurora Boat Trips) Alvor: Praia Três Irmãos Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Grottes de Lagos (Blue Fleet Boat Trips) Carrapateira: Praia da Bordeira Aljezur: Praia de Monte Clérigo Aljezur: Praia da Amoreira Praia de Odeceixe
Voici un aperçu de l'itinéraire que nous avons parcouru. Il ne reflète pas exactement tous les arrêts que nous avons fait. Cependant, cela vous permet de visualiser l'étendue du trajet.
Veuillez cliquer sur chaque image afin d'obtenir une vue agrandie.



Au début de chaque journée, j'indique la distance parcourue, le temps passé sur la route et le temps des activités.
Toutes ces informations sont données à titre indicatif seulement, puisque les valeurs indiquées peuvent varier pour différentes raisons.
Sans plus attendre, je vous invite à venir découvrir par le biais de nos vidéos les différents attraits que nous avons visités lors de notre séjour au Portugal.
POUR VOUS RENDRE À UNE JOURNÉE SPÉCIFIQUE, VOICI LES LIENS APPROPRIÉS:
Jour 1: Sintra Jour 2: Sintra (suite), Azenhas do Mar, Obidos et Peniche Jour 3: Nazaré et Alcobaça Jour 4: Monastère de Batalha, Fatima et les grottes Mira de Aire, Moeda et San Antonio Jour 5: Tomar, Coimbra et Aveiro Jour 6: Porto Jour 7: Braga, Sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte, Sanctuaire de Sameiro et Guimarães Jour 8: Guimarães, Lamego et le Sanctuaire Dos Remedios Jour 9: Serra da Estrela (Plage fluviale Poço da Broca, Plage fluviale de Loriga, Torre, Senhora da Boa Estrela) et Idanha-a-Nova Jour 10: Monsanto, Penha Garcia, Marvao Jour 11: Évora et Mertola Jour 12: Cacela Velha, Tavira, Cascade du Pego do Inferno, Loulé, Faro et sa Chapelle des Os, Praia da Falesia (Albufeira)
Des vidéos sont insérées tout au long du résumé. Veuillez cliquer sur l'image pour démarrer la vidéo.
Nous avons séjourné 16 jours au Portugal fin mai - début juin de cette année et avons parcouru près de 2300 km pour découvrir différents attraits de ce magnifique pays.
Comme la plupart de nos précédents voyages, plusieurs semaines ont été consacrées à la création de notre itinéraire afin de pouvoir être en mesure d'atteindre parfaitement nos objectifs.
Lors de notre séjour, nous avons utilisé l'application Maps.me, une application mobile qui fournit des cartes hors ligne. Cette application s'avère très précieuse lors de nos déplacements en voiture, en randonnée et même lors de nos circuits à pied dans les grandes villes.
J'avais préalablement téléchargé les coordonnées GPS de toutes les attractions prévues à notre itinéraire dans l'application Maps.me, ce qui a facilité grandement nos déplacements.
La réservation de tous les hôtels ainsi que la location d'une voiture ont été effectuées sur internet avant notre départ.
Durant ce voyage, je n'ai pris aucune photo des établissements dans lesquels nous avons séjourné.
Si vous désirez obtenir des informations supplémentaires sur ces établissements, la majorité d'entre eux possèdent déjà leur propre site web.
Les attraits touristiques que nous avons visité sont les suivants:
Sintra Azenhas do Mar Obidos Nazaré Alcobaça Batalha Alvados: Grutas de San Antonio Grutas de Mira de Aire Fatima: Grutas da Moeda Fatima - Sanctuaire Tomar Coimbra Aveiro Porto Braga et son sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuaire de Sameiro Guimaraes Lamego et son sanctuaire Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Serra da Estrela: Poço da Broca Falls Serra da Estrela: Praia Fluvial de Loriga Serra da Estrela: Torre Serra da Estrela: Covão do Boi Monsanto Penha Garcia Marvao Evora Mertola Cacela Velha Tavira Santo Estevao: Pego do Inferno Loulé Faro Albufeira: Praia da Falesia Carvoeiro: Praia de Albandeira Lagoa: Sentier des septs vallées suspendues Grottes de Carvoeiro (Aurora Boat Trips) Alvor: Praia Três Irmãos Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Grottes de Lagos (Blue Fleet Boat Trips) Carrapateira: Praia da Bordeira Aljezur: Praia de Monte Clérigo Aljezur: Praia da Amoreira Praia de Odeceixe
Voici un aperçu de l'itinéraire que nous avons parcouru. Il ne reflète pas exactement tous les arrêts que nous avons fait. Cependant, cela vous permet de visualiser l'étendue du trajet.
Veuillez cliquer sur chaque image afin d'obtenir une vue agrandie.




Au début de chaque journée, j'indique la distance parcourue, le temps passé sur la route et le temps des activités.
Toutes ces informations sont données à titre indicatif seulement, puisque les valeurs indiquées peuvent varier pour différentes raisons.
Sans plus attendre, je vous invite à venir découvrir par le biais de nos vidéos les différents attraits que nous avons visités lors de notre séjour au Portugal.
POUR VOUS RENDRE À UNE JOURNÉE SPÉCIFIQUE, VOICI LES LIENS APPROPRIÉS:
Jour 1: Sintra Jour 2: Sintra (suite), Azenhas do Mar, Obidos et Peniche Jour 3: Nazaré et Alcobaça Jour 4: Monastère de Batalha, Fatima et les grottes Mira de Aire, Moeda et San Antonio Jour 5: Tomar, Coimbra et Aveiro Jour 6: Porto Jour 7: Braga, Sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte, Sanctuaire de Sameiro et Guimarães Jour 8: Guimarães, Lamego et le Sanctuaire Dos Remedios Jour 9: Serra da Estrela (Plage fluviale Poço da Broca, Plage fluviale de Loriga, Torre, Senhora da Boa Estrela) et Idanha-a-Nova Jour 10: Monsanto, Penha Garcia, Marvao Jour 11: Évora et Mertola Jour 12: Cacela Velha, Tavira, Cascade du Pego do Inferno, Loulé, Faro et sa Chapelle des Os, Praia da Falesia (Albufeira)
Croisière "Îles du Soleil" avec Costa Pacifica English translation pending
Retour de croisière aux iles du soleil (16 au 26 mai 2019). C'était notre 1ère croisière, réservée par agence locale. Nous sommes ravis. Très beau et très grand Bateau, service très bien, aucune mauvaise surprise. Nous étions dans une cabine avec hublot plutôt vers l'avant du navire, (silencieuse) avec les ascenseurs dés la sortie de cabine. Clim, toilettes, eau chaude, impeccable, lit confortable, bon hygiène assuré par les femmes de ménage qui passent chaque jour pour renouveler le linge. Ne vous inquiétez pas, vous avez toutes les informations nécessaires sur place. En arrivant, vous recevez une carte COSTA à votre nom, une sorte de badge qui vous sert tout au long de la croisière et que vous devez garder avec vous en permanence (C'est pour l'accès à votre cabine, comme pour sortir et revenir dans le bateau ainsi que pour faire vos achats). Vous devrez enregistrer votre carte de crédit de banque au préalable... et en fin de croisière, vous recevez une facture de vos dépenses : pour nous les boissons non prévues, les excursions que nous n'avions pas réservées à l'avance mais une fois sur le bateau, les divers achats et services payants. Pas de mauvaise surprise : Nous avions les boissons aux repas et la pension complète plus les frais de séjour (environ 10 euros par jour et par adulte). Nous n'avons payé que ce qui n'était pas compris dans notre réservation. Dans le bateau, il y a plein d'activités. On ne s'ennuie jamais. En fait, chaque soir devant la porte de votre cabine, vous recevez le journal de bord du lendemain, qui vous liste heure par heure, ce qu'il se passe à bord (Les bals, les quizs, les jeux, les ateliers, les services, les horaires de resto, les spectacles. Tout est bien organisé (avec deux services de restauration le soir dans votre resto attitré : pour nous le My WAY au pont 4, au 1er service entre 18h15 et 18h30. ( 2ème service vers 20heures 15). Cela permet aux gens du 2ème service d'aller au spectacle chaque soir au théâtre à 19heures 15 avant de manger, et ceux du 1er service d'y aller après (à 21 heures). Les spectacles sont magnifiques et variés (Danses, chant, magie, acrobatie, mention particulière pour le ventriloque qui avec ses poupées, nous a bien fait rire). Nous avons réservé trois excursions demi-journée au prix moyen de 50 à 60 euros (Parc de la Timanfaya, le Teide, et FUNCHAL (Madere) : très bien.
Concernant Malaga, le port étant proche de la ville, nous devions faire le circuit en ville (à pied). En définitive, à la sortie du bateau nous avons pris un taxi qui nous a fait la visite complète de la ville de malaga (plus de deux heures). Vous payez à la fin (si bien qu'il n'y a aucun problème que le chauffeur vous lâche en route). Pour nous il a été super, il nous a déposé devant les monuments (Alcazaba, maison natale de Picasso, etc...) et nous donnait un temps pour revenir et continuer la visite). Il se tenait à la sortie du bateau, il nous a présenté une feuille indiquant les tarifs de chaque prestation (pour nous la visite de Malaga). Le service est propre sur ce bateau, les plats sont bons et variés.(Il y a de tout, charcuterie, viandes, poissons, légumes, fruits, gâteaux). Le matin, le midi et au gouter à 16 heures, nous avons mangé au self, le soir à notre resto (servi à table, boissons comprises). Nous avons notamment apprécié les horaires qui étaient modulés en fonction de notre excursion à la demi-journée (si bien qu'on a eu le temps de revenir manger sur le bateau). Voilà, au bilan, très satisfait ! et nous allons probablement y revenir bientôt (avec maintenant la carte COSTA) pour être encore mieux servi.
J'oubliais : très bien aussi la bronzette au pont supérieur sur les relax ainsi que les jacuzzis, les soirées à thème (notamment la soirée ABBA). Merci à notre super guitariste et à notre petite serveuse Julia qui a été impeccable ! A très bientôt!.