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 Ponte de Calvalha, which you can find with this Google map link maps.app.goo.g...
    From Serta, it's a short drive to the Geodesic Centre of Portugal, a place you cannot miss and have to come here to experience the breathtaking 360° views from the top of the mountain. You can find it from this Google map link maps.app.goo.g...
    Watching the sunrise behind the mountains on a clear sunny morning doesn't get any better. We continued our journey leaving Vila de Rei and turning left at the last roundabout to drive the original Rota N2 route rather than the newer main road. So glad we did as the road was really nice to drive and so pretty through all the trees and hillside. A Google map link to the last roundabout where you turn left can be found here maps.app.goo.g...
    This old N2 road takes you further down to the huge historic town of Abrantes, with its walled castle sitting on top of the hill in the centre overlooking the river Tagus. We park the van in the car park on the south side of the river with a view of the castle maps.app.goo.g...
    We hope you are enjoying this scenic drive down the national route N2 with us and hope you continue to watch more as we make our way to Faro on the south coast. Please give the video a thumbs up and leave us a comment.
    Best wishes
    Greg & Lou
    #rotan2 #n2portugal #gregvirgoe #vanlifeeurope #offgrid

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  • @iwoo63
    @iwoo63 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have cheered me up on a rubbish day, mega drone footage, and enjoying the videos.

  • @laikatravels
    @laikatravels 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Drove through Portugal a couple of times but never down the N2, it looks great 👍

  • @neilwr7442
    @neilwr7442 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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🤞🫡

  • @billdunkerley6396
    @billdunkerley6396 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!😂

  • @wanderinwilds
    @wanderinwilds 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi you two 😃 Portugal looks lovely 🥰 hope you’re both well ? Loved the bridge, imagine the history and how many people have walked on it 🤩 amazing !! The drone shots were stunning. You big kids 😂😂 on the swing 🤣 looked like fun !! 😂 safe travels xxx

    • @davidhale4830
      @davidhale4830 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi,John we have been enjoying your Portugal N2 videos but after number 6 thee are no more videos 😢am I missing something or not doing something right.?? Thanks

  • @MrSham61
    @MrSham61 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Greg, still a child at heart and long may it last!

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It just had to be done and was so much fun we were laughing till our cheaks ache, good for the soul :D

  • @jerryappleton5699
    @jerryappleton5699 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Greg/Lou, I was really inspired by you and your enthusiasm to build my own van. Unfortunately my health isn’t as well as it should be. I watched all episodes anyway. The next best thing is to buy a 2 birth motorhome(Peugeot Boxer). I went the motorhome route mainly because if I bought a second hand self built van, I really wouldn’t have the confidence in it, meaning has everything been done correctly? I’ve always been interested in travelling. Like you I too have a motorcycle (Triumph tiger 800) and camp wherever I can. Done Europe a few times, and LA to Vancouver (to see my sister) once. I’ve now subscribed to your travel channel 👍👍👍 really looking forward to viewing all these.
    Keep up the good work, and thanks for all the info you put in.

  • @juliemarkham7481
    @juliemarkham7481 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We have waited a long time for the rest of the N2 trip, but worth the wait! Thanks. Good idea having the 2 channels. Keep up the informative travels.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All good things come to those who wait. 😊 thank you 🙏🏼

  • @chrischaplin9758
    @chrischaplin9758 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looking forward to the next instalment

  • @johnmcenroe3683
    @johnmcenroe3683 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff Greg .

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    good vid on your travels thanks lee

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a way of thanks for your continued support I have subscribed back to you so you have two from me 👍🏼🤩

  • @Michael-m4y
    @Michael-m4y 6 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

  • @fattaff1912
    @fattaff1912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loving your continued N2 travels Greg & Mrs Virgoe❤Rota N2 section looks great, thank you for the heads up. I forgot you had the skateboard, how many times did you come off while filming, was Mrs Virgoe rolling around laughing😀. Thank you for the video Greg & Mrs Virgoe

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol sorry to dissapoint but I never come off, just too good at it :D

    • @fattaff1912
      @fattaff1912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you still have it & have you used it since?
      @@gregvirgoetravels

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fattaff1912 yes I do have it and have used it only a couple of weeks ago at Octoberfest 🥳👍🏼

  • @user-se2nr5sb1o
    @user-se2nr5sb1o 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoying the rest of your Portugal journey N2....watched first part when I was in Portugal staying with my daughter...grandchildren last christmas..Portugal really is beautiful as your videos show. What is the music called when you both are on the BIG swing....thank you for your videoa.

  • @davidhale4830
    @davidhale4830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great videos, as usual, just binge watched the first 6 on the N2 series, (thats us sorted for April) when can we see the second half of the trip.?😊

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Next episode is out this weekend and weekly after that. 👍🏼😊

    • @davidhale4830
      @davidhale4830 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@gregvirgoetravels sorry Greg,your videos are not coming thru !

  • @peterpritchard2797
    @peterpritchard2797 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great footage. Amazing how you captured that sunset with the drone and with time lapse.. stunning.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much 👍🏼😊

  • @FreddyC1976
    @FreddyC1976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so happy that you're finally moving on. Thank you!
    I'm planning a trip down the N2 next year.

  • @bolanditis
    @bolanditis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job Greg. I was wondering what happened to the remainder of your N2 journey. I came up the Coast in my Motor home last June. Definitely will be back to do the N2, you make it look fantastic.
    Keep them coming 👏👏👏

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just having the passport with so many ideas of things to do in it is great. We were never stuck for something to explore. Thank you for the nice comment 🙏🏼😊

  • @agnesvermaas9531
    @agnesvermaas9531 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When can we see the rest of the videos? I am a bit curious 😉

  • @zummerzetwoodsman1067
    @zummerzetwoodsman1067 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for a nother great video will definitely have to go back

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊 did you manage to do the whole trip yourself? 🤩

    • @zummerzetwoodsman1067
      @zummerzetwoodsman1067 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No I was waiting for a TH-camr to up load the next video ha ha . We ended up going to tomar and obidos .then following the coast . The first part of the n2 was so beautiful. Hopefully going back in February/March

  • @robenhenni8463
    @robenhenni8463 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    good idea to split the channels so that each channel gets the attention it deserves

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope it will be more organised and easier to find the things you want to watch

  • @lindanz7578
    @lindanz7578 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have just discovered your channel and so happy we have. We love Portugal and have often talked about doing the N2. Your videos are fantastic and inspiring us do this trip once we are retired in about 18 months.

  • @anthonywhite6530
    @anthonywhite6530 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope to do this soon. Thank you for sharing.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoy it as much as we did :D

  • @gina50gina
    @gina50gina 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful countryside Greg. Really enjoyed this. Suzane

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonderful, i'm so pleased you liked it, thank you

  • @tomandlaurentravel
    @tomandlaurentravel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, we are yet to explore Portugal. We will one day! Looks great! 😊

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s a beautiful country with lovely people.

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At the bottom of the valley where you were on the giant swing is a river beach and mini resort next to the river. There is space to park up there and its beautiful. The wooden steps start there and take you on a circular walk :)

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow 🤩 that sounds fabulous

  • @user-ue3gx5vx4l
    @user-ue3gx5vx4l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was raining and foggy when we were at the Geodesic Centre a few weeks ago and we couldn’t see a thing so it was good to see what we missed. We actually found it difficult to stay on the N2, it seemed to disappear off the maps and the Satnav kept directing us onto different roads, still beautiful though. We saw a couple of your stickers on the signs. Looking forward to the next vid.

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The sat nav will always try and take you the main way. What we did was drop pins along the route and always follow the road signs. The stops we found along the route where really well provided for as you’ve seen. Keep our map links for another time. 👍🏼😊

  • @WattsOccurring
    @WattsOccurring 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, thought we'd come along for the ride 🤗....trust you're both keeping well & hope to see you soon 🍻🥳🍻

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you both, we are well. Missing the festivals and weekend meet-ups. Hope to see you both again soon 🍻🥳👍🏼

  • @dansweeney5702
    @dansweeney5702 6 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

  • @Steve-s8k
    @Steve-s8k 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ingridohberg5188
    @ingridohberg5188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have a red cushion in your van. What does it say? 😊

    • @gregvirgoetravels
      @gregvirgoetravels  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s all about the journey not the destination 👍🏼🤩🚐

    • @ingridohberg5188
      @ingridohberg5188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gregvirgoetravels i will make one🤪🤣

  • @TomRyall3
    @TomRyall3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you still in Portugal?

  • @FreddyC1976
    @FreddyC1976 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you okay?

  • @shaunwizard
    @shaunwizard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you OK?

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍🚐😎