Author Archives: gordiestravels

It’s called Monte Gordo..!

Hello from Portugal. Have to have Pasteis de Nata immediately! And in the small town of Castro Marim, massive fortress!

Wednesday 09 Oct 2024 I thought the odd small shower would be handled by my folding umbrella! Wrong! It blew a gale and chucked it down. Still, I managed a great walk. Less pictures than usual.

After more than 2 months on the road through 11 countries I leave beautiful Seville 10 October to drive through and discover Portugal. My first “real” taste of Portugal after a day or two in Lisbon a very long time ago. Suggestions from friends and personal research has given me a pretty extensive list ofContinue reading “Portugal tomorrow”

Just stunning…

Tuesday 08 October 2024 Today’s drive saw me high up in the Sierra Nevada with heavy rain overnight, making the roads quite slippery. I took many side trips to cute villages off the AutoVia. Roman ruins, castles, very old monasteries, and stunning views everywhere. A lot of olive groves as this is the centre ofContinue reading “From farm to big city today”

What a lovely Café Tuesday 08 October 2024 on my way to Seville for 2 days

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Beaches, mountains, cliffs, incredible engineering. High upon the Sierra Nevada too to a very very cute and comfortable Airbnb for the night.