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Exploring Portugal's Famous Route N2: Epic Balloon Festival Adventure!
Part 7 of our N2 trip through the heart of Portugal takes us from Historic Abrantes further south to the beautiful town of Ponte de Sor where we stumble upon the largest balloon festival and visit a Guinness world record cork mosaic.
The Google map links for the places we visited in this video are here.
Abrantes - Car park next to the river where we stayed overnight.
maps.app.goo.gl/Dzj1mfqrfE8AbndJ7
Abrantes Camping - Parque Tejo - official campervan parking area with services.
maps.app.goo.gl/TNbXS3p81LUw5Hvb6
Ponte de Sor - Tourist Information Kiosk
maps.app.goo.gl/cqRsW2rcVwfsa3Zf7
Park where we saw the balloon festival (typically 6-14 November each year)
maps.app.goo.gl/tkVtRDaQhcuH5qwu5
Praia Natural de Montargil - an overnight stop on the sand dunes near the river. maps.app.goo.gl/n46oVsty6gRNZcfw9
Mora - Megalithic Interactive Museum.
maps.app.goo.gl/fLDWm2ZtMFbYiLiQ7
Megalithic Stone Circle - maps.app.goo.gl/o5TBJtAPeFXLztgm7
Lou's Stone is pinned here maps.app.goo.gl/6hWMpNUFwkFT56A66
If you would like to watch the rest of this series from the beginning you can click on this playlist th-cam.com/play/PLYDx72X5YHFyLqSktI_14dAs09hxF2pDg.html
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Thank you very much for watching
Best Wishes
Greg & Lou
#n2portugal #n2 #gregvirgoe
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National Route N2 part 6 - The Centre of Portugal
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Nearing the halfway point of the National Route N2 through the heart of Portugal, stopping to take in the sights of the beautiful towns and villages. The old original route of the N2 winds its way through the mountains with the trees shedding their autumn-coloured leaves it's a wonderful place to be. Our first stop is the lovely town of Serta, where we have a coffee overlooking the historic Pon...
Portugal Route N2 part 5 - Winding Roads through the Mountains
มุมมอง 3Kปีที่แล้ว
Nearly approaching the halfway point of this trip down the National Route N2 in Portugal, high up in the mountains we wind our way through twisting turns and admire the breathtaking scenery along the way. The range of Windmills high on top of the mountains can be found using this map link - Moinhos da Serra da Atalhada maps.app.goo.gl/D8Gp3HsXht1uzXuBA Our lunchtime stop was at the town of Vila...
Portugal Route N2 Part 4 - Stunning Views You Don’t Want To Miss!
มุมมอง 1.8Kปีที่แล้ว
We continue our drive down the historic N2 route in Portugal and stumble across some incredible Dams in the Viseu and Coimbra districts. Incredible feats of engineering and amazing views. The location of each place shown in this video can be found using these Google Maps links The first Dam and small chapel viewpoint is here Vale Grande, Vidual, Portugal Barragem de Santa Luzia goo.gl/maps/S4z3...
Portugal Route N2 part 3 - What a Beautiful Place
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
We explore more of the N2 Route through Portugal. Driving the 738km from Chaves to Faro through the heart of Portugal we share with you the highlights of our trip exploring the history, culture and food of Portugal. If you would like to buy a 3-tier stainless steel steamer for your van then you can find them using this link www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=3 tier stainless steel steamer&_dmd=2&_s...
Portugal Route N2 part 2 - Best Driving Roads in the World
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
This is part 2 of our trip driving the N2 route Portugal in our self-built Campervan. We start this week in Santa Marta and show you one of the new Aires provided for motorhomes. Fantastic services and terrific views of the local vineyards. Google map location for the motorhome Aire maps.app.goo.gl/8iBmtNy6K3pq4tGGA?g_st=ic We continue down the N2 to Regua and stay overnight for free by the riv...
National Route N2 part 1 - The LONGEST road in Portugal
มุมมอง 2.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Join us at the start of the famous N2 route through Portugal. We enjoy the history, scenery and food that Portugal has to offer. From Chaves, in the North, close to the Spanish border, to Faro in the Algarve on the Atlantic Coast, the longest road in Portugal is 739 kilometres long. To learn more about this historic route please visit www.rotan2.pt/ Our journey starts in Chaves, close to the bo...

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  • @gitxgitxyaya
    @gitxgitxyaya หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pls answer us pfffff

  • @quincycz
    @quincycz หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you are in the Czech let me know so you have place to take an shower and beer :)

  • @ciaranoconnor6783
    @ciaranoconnor6783 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi Greg, Hope you guys are well. I've been missing you guys. Any plans to get up and running again if you don;t mind me asking. Been a lot longer than half an hour

  • @NigelHodkinson-tx4ni
    @NigelHodkinson-tx4ni 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Guys, we are stopping at the Alvao village site tonight .We are the only van here. Would not have found it unless we had found your videos.. Following the rest of your suggestions tomorrow..

  • @pierpicturefineartframing3916
    @pierpicturefineartframing3916 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope u are doing ok? Looking forward to more travel videos.

  • @NomaddUK
    @NomaddUK 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Greg. Are you guys ok? Not seen a video of you for some time. Getting a bit worried about you. x

  • @NigelHodkinson-tx4ni
    @NigelHodkinson-tx4ni 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Guys, really enjoy your vlogs. We are going down to the Algarve early November and have decided to follow your route....more please...N2 here we come...

  • @davidhale4830
    @davidhale4830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Greg,im not receiving any of your videos,the last one was number 7 in the N2 series,any ideas why.?

  • @athanaisX
    @athanaisX 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so awesome. I am from Portugal and I had no idea this was even a thing! Hope you had loads of fun!

  • @howardmann5634
    @howardmann5634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is the best sandwich I have ever seen top draw

  • @duncanwilson5170
    @duncanwilson5170 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What has happened to Greg? No videos on either channel for a few months now.

    • @patmcg4755
      @patmcg4755 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wonder if the lower numbers of views has led to Greg thinking it’s not worth it, which is a shame.

  • @jonathanrichards4584
    @jonathanrichards4584 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tried to do the N2 in Portugal, but the road surface is so bad I thought my teeth would fall out. Some great small towns, but just couldn’t do it!

  • @beaulunaedvantures
    @beaulunaedvantures 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Greg and Louise thanks so much for putting this video series together. I’m rewatching in now as we are heading down the N2 now 😁 we stayed at that campsite last night and it was lovely. In Aldi at Vila Real car park atm getting some supplies and will be looking out for the 64km marker today as we head into the Douro valley. Take care both, just wanted to message to say thanks for the info and videos 👌👍

  • @karenwiltshire4311
    @karenwiltshire4311 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoying these videos we leave next week to do this route on a Vespa hoping for good weather, scenery looks wonderful

  • @peterhobbs7609
    @peterhobbs7609 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a brilliant series this is, I stumbled on your channel whilst researching the N2, and it has everything, we will be leaving for Bilbao at the end of May, and will basically follow your lead, can’t wait, BTW, me and the good lady will be doing it 2 up on our yellow Vespa, so will be travelling light!,and we have 3 weeks to get to the end and back, thanks for the inspiration, as I said at the beginning it’s brilliantly put together with a lot of care and effort, cheers guys.

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoying the videos, thank you. Just a very short drive from Mora is a fluvarium, a huge aquarium dedicated to river fish and animals. We found it fascinating! We came back at the end of February from Portugal but it was very wet and windy this year. Helpful tip - don't park up on the top of a mountain (Marvao) when a storm comes in lol. I swear the back of the van lifted off the ground!

  • @taronerojay5213
    @taronerojay5213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and very helpful advise. Thanks for sharing, Greg

  • @clivebewey7207
    @clivebewey7207 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are starting the N2 trip this weekend, are there anymore videos to watch before we go, we have a 8 1/2 meter tag any pitfalls to look out for 😎😎

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I am editing the rest fo this trip over next couple of weeks, the entire N2 route is ok for your camper no problem

    • @clivebewey7207
      @clivebewey7207 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Greg, we are really looking forward to it 😎😎

  • @stum8374
    @stum8374 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys llooooonggggg time no hear ! One question how long did it take lou to finish that burger 😂 for the end of the year weather looks ace...just a pity us brits only have 90 days...i hear spain wants a better class of tourists than british 😡 i read it on 1-apr so it might be an april fools i dont know???

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They should offer a better class of resort if that's the case lol :D never been much of a fan of the Costa's

  • @beaulunaedvantures
    @beaulunaedvantures 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rewatching all of these N2 videos 😎 great choice of music 👌

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much it’s the one thing I spend most of my time on selecting the right music to set the mood. Really appreciate your nice comment cheers 🍻🤩

  • @beaulunaedvantures
    @beaulunaedvantures 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Greg thanks for bringing us along on your N2 adventure. We are leaving the UK at the end of May to head through France and Northern Spain to head down the N2 - can’t wait! You’re right about getting local knowledge to see the most interesting local sights and events. Did you get to the standing stones nearer to Évora? The two times we’ve been there the people in the information centre have been fascinating. And you can stay there and use the bathroom etc which was great. How long would you say roughly you are in the van travelling each day? As it looks like you’re taking it nice and slow. We’ll have the kids so less time in the van the better 👍

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We did it really slow over the course of a month from top to bottom so we could stay in each location for a couple of days if we wanted to. We did get to see some standing stones yes 👍🏼😎🚐

  • @marke293
    @marke293 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you posting again Greg will you also be updating us on the Ducato build ?

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you can bank on that I’m determined to get back on it. Sorry for the long delay. Thanks for your patience.

  • @FreddyC1976
    @FreddyC1976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just saw that a new video is finally online. I'm really looking forward to watching it with my wife tonight. Thank you for this wonderful Easter gift! I will soon be setting off on a longer trip myself, the centerpiece of which will be a road trip along the N2.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much and I’m sure you will have a great time on the N2 it’s a terrific route with plenty to see. 😊

  • @zummerzetwoodsman1067
    @zummerzetwoodsman1067 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Greg . Been waiting for this .shame more people don't get off the beaten track. See the real portugal. Please don't make us wait sooo long for the next installment.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I promise it will be weekly now until it’s finished. Thanks for being so patient with us 😊👍🏼

  • @fattaff1912
    @fattaff1912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving this Trip Greg, thank you for taking us along with you👍

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such nice comments 👍🏼🤩

  • @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES
    @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t know you had another TH-cam channel Iv been missing out

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found it Will, see you again soon 👍🏼🤩

  • @jerrylee2990
    @jerrylee2990 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see you guys back, looking forward to the rest of this trip, thanks for your videos.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m back on it and they will be out regularly now. Thank you for watching. 👍🏼🤩

  • @Raf-zu5le
    @Raf-zu5le 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greg! You are back! Sounds silly as we have never met but I was concerned that you hadn't been around. Our conversion is coming on well but nowhere as quick as it was with your videos. Glad you like Portugal, we spend a lot of time in Meia Praia each year. Enjoy your travels 👍

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The video is from Nov 2022 I just didn’t get around to editing it until recently. We are currently in the uk working on the budget build van.

    • @Raf-zu5le
      @Raf-zu5le 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I'm glad you are ok 👍

  • @Geordie_Peter
    @Geordie_Peter 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Greg, where have you been?

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Peter, really appreciate it 👍🏼

  • @petehall9827
    @petehall9827 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you guys back and sharing more of your N2 trip and what a stroke of luck with the balloon festival!

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much. Yes it was a fabulous day 🥳😎👍🏼

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers 🍻. All the best 👍🚐😎

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, you too! 😀👍🏼

  • @suepaulbrown9512
    @suepaulbrown9512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do a series on Balloons and Bridges 😍

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are both our phobias. Lou hates bridges and I can’t do balloons 🎈 😂❤

  • @JohnnyCash-uw2dk
    @JohnnyCash-uw2dk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to see you back !!! Hope all is well !!! We love your travel series and van builds ! You’re the best ! K Oklahoma….

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much. We really appreciate your lovely comment. Best wishes 😊

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Greg and it's been a while since I last saw the N2 series. Amazing sights and locations which made it highly enjoyable. Wasn't the Cork mural awesome? that is certainly some work of art. Your video only took half an hour but I bet the mural didn't. 😉

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great comment, we are so pleased you like the video series and hope you enjoy the rest of the trip. best wishes

  • @paulriddel5277
    @paulriddel5277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sure I'm not the only one but I've missed your vlogs it's been such a long time since we last saw you. Any more on the van build soon?

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes we have started back on the van build and they will be coming very soon.

  • @FionaJayneA
    @FionaJayneA 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this trip! If you haven't seen the other episodes, I thoroughly recommend then too!

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you guys, next ones will be coming very soon. 😘 xx

  • @marktierney-q4h
    @marktierney-q4h 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you still in Portugal?

    • @gitxgitxyaya
      @gitxgitxyaya หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who knows! Just dropped 🤧

    • @gitxgitxyaya
      @gitxgitxyaya หลายเดือนก่อน

      Biggest Mystery

  • @pauljackson1419
    @pauljackson1419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just starting to watch your N2 series and really enjoying it. Your videos are really well made, informative and enjoyable to watch - thank you. I'll have to watch Episode 1 again with my wife, as I think she'll enjoy it too, plus it'll inspire us to do a similar trip in the future in our panel van conversion.

  • @dansweeney5702
    @dansweeney5702 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Greg. Sorry this is an unrelated question but I’ve just seen a comment you left on another page a few months back and just wanted clarification. It’s regarding earth or no earthing on EHU. I’ve earthed Consumer unit to van chassis is this wrong please

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here’s one of mine for winter. 3 Bean Stew - 2024 version 1 Butter beans - 1 can Cannellini beans - 1 can Haricourt beans - 2 cans 5 beans (Sainsbury’s) - 1 can Chickpeas - 1 can Chopped tomato’s - 2 cans Garlic - 2 cloves Ginger - 1 ounce Chorizo ( cut small) -85 grams Water - 1/2 cup ( warm) In slow cooker for hours until beans tender not mushed. Serve in a bowl with a small piece of cod on top. You can use virtually any beans, whatever you can get and vary the other bits as well if you want - enjoy! Freeze portions of the stew and use fresh cod.

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next time you are in Northern England try the Shipley Glen Tramway near the WorldHeritage site of Saltaire,loads to see and do,just don’t pick a wet day. You can park near to the top of the tramway on Shipley Glen. Some great views from there. Well worth a visit.

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a very arthritic knee so going back down would be torture. I once climbed the 400 steps from the South Stack lighthouse on Anglesey carrying one of my kids on my shoulder.i was a lot younger then though. Great scenery there guys !

  • @FreddyC1976
    @FreddyC1976 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you okay?

    • @gitxgitxyaya
      @gitxgitxyaya หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who knows. He doesn’t seem to care to comment back.

  • @Michael-m4y
    @Michael-m4y 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi ,we love Portugal cant wait to go there again , love watching your videos, where have you gone no videos for over 3 months ? , when will the next build video be out

  • @billdunkerley6396
    @billdunkerley6396 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had never considered Portugal as a place of such natural beauty, but the this came across on your N2 tour as a big surprise. Great drone shots and also very informative, can’t wait for the next instalment. I have also been watching your Ducato van build, it’s a great series, and makes me want to start a van build myself!😂

  • @neilwr7442
    @neilwr7442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Loving the inclusion of aires you stayed at. This series has been the single thing that's inspired our first european escapade starting in March😬. Very much looking forward to the 7th part🤞🫡

  • @Steve-s8k
    @Steve-s8k ปีที่แล้ว

    Forgive me if you have posted an answer before but what is happening to the budget van build.

  • @garrenNangela
    @garrenNangela ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did your trip on N2 take ?

  • @shaunwizard
    @shaunwizard ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you OK?

  • @johnmcenroe3683
    @johnmcenroe3683 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff Greg .