Re: Northern Portugal

teemyob

Hello all,

Considering somewhere new. Been to the Algarve by Air, never toured northern Portugal.

Anyone been in the MH?
Have considered Brittany Ferries to Sanatander - Pricey
Alternative is Pyrenees!

Are campsites plentiful in northern Portugal?
Language a Problem?

Trev

PATSY4

Northern Portugal was really beautiful, we got the Plymouth to Santander, understand there is a Portsmouth to Sandander now running, depends when you want to come back also as I dont know if it runs in the winter, I should think its a choppy ride then.

The Minho region looked stunning and a lot of the coast was nice to all the way down to Lisbon. In land there are some great national park areas too.

The campsite we went on mainly Orbitur the language was not a problem.

We also wanted to go the the Galacia region of Spain, but didnt get there as the weather was bad in Late May. I think it could be changeable from late September, but no doubt more seasoned travellers will advise.

Pat

Don Madge

boringfrog

Most of these are in the North,

Don Madge

boringfrog

Yeah, meant to say South... Confused

teemyob

Thanks to everyone for the informative replies as usual. Thanks for the info supplied Don.

Trev.

Briarose

Hi we went on the tunnel to Calias in Feb, overnight at Calais and then drove through France to a lovely farm on the first day (more details if needed) the site was in a lovely location and if I could go there now I would. Then on to just below San Sebastian to spend the weekend there, again truly lovely..........and a nice weekend to break the journey beautiful camp site with lovely views.

We then took a gentle drive into northern Portugal and it was really nice BUT the wrong time of year to visit, I am sure that you would love it in Sept though I found the Alan Rodgers Spain and Portugal guide very useful.