Retired to Portugal :) got out before Brexit, so have residency. You sort of said it all when you said "Pint of Sagres for 2.50". Yup. 3 years in ... loving it. There are 'considerations' to make, and as you say, you get what you pay for regarding accommodation, and the food can be reasonably mundane unless you search it out. But prices are very good generally and the life style is best described as chilled, or super chilled :) People are super friendly and there is a lot of interpersonal respect, which makes a nice change. It's not Spain... and that for me is good.
I can't thankyou enough Kevin for your vlogs and your lives , your mishaps and your adventures together with the most unbelievable deals , hail rain or shine you have the balls to just go with it , the honesty the humility, the truth and your vlogs are becoming longer , thank god for that 😜,I am buzzing for you and what you are showing us viewer's ,you have thoroughly enjoyed Portugal, as we all have watching , I've never fancied Portugal personally, but after watching your vlogs I'm in process of booking up 👍❤️
geordie gig ::the best chilling out was sitting on the the sol e mar hotel balconyl in the evening just looking out to sea,, absolutely beautiful,,jd in one hand and the missus on the other absolutely love albufeira keep up the good work kev...
We went to Albufeira about 5 or 6 times a few years back, and, to be honest, we thought that was us done with it. Had some great holidays there in the new and old towns, but the last time we were there in the new town, the strip had gone downhill. People were being sick in the street, (or worse), throwing food about restaurants, fighting, the whole lot, and it was never like that before. So, we decided it wasn't for us anymore. But, after watching your videos, we realised that we really miss it, and are gonna give it another go. Thanks Kevin.
Hi Kevin. Watched every video from Portugal., loved them,Albufeira looks amazing. Very lively at night. Thanks for showing different places to visit. Keep up the good work. Cheers pal.
@@ScotsmaninTenerife what part of Tenerife would you recommend for couples, nice beaches and restaurants? After an atmosphere but not too rowdy! Cheers
Love the videos good man for giving people an insight into what Portugal is like, it looks stunning. We are going as a family of six on the 25th of June and I cant wait it will be my first visit
Hi kev a great video and very informative as usual the rooms in the hotel were pretty basic but acceptable looked pretty busy plenty to see and do lots of bars lve never been to Portugal it's always been Spain or Greece lve alse been to Bulgaria and Turkey but having watched your videos Portugal appeals to me especially some of the scenes from your last video it looks very much my kind of place for my next holiday hopefully coming soon in the meantime kev keep up with your great work and don't forget to keep those excellent videos of yours coming which I'm very much looking forward to seeing Thank you Kevin greetings from Swansea South Wales
Hi.Monte Gordo is a small quite beach resort near to the Spanish border. The great advantage is that it's completely walkable and totally on the flat, just like all the resorts east of Faro. West of Faro most resorts are on hills so not great for anyone with walking difficulties. Portugal in general is far quieter that Spain or Tenerife and usually attracts a more mature type of tourist. Enjoy your trip.
There is a lift in villa Recife as I said yesterday there are 2 More roof terraces, also its the oldest house in Albufeira then it was extended to a hotel, there is an old photo in reception showing how villa Recife used to look. There are still loads of places you haven't seen. If you go past the cavern and keep walking past a bakery on your right further up the hill turn right follow the main road there are loads of hotels restaurants shops, supermarkets. It's about a 15 minute walk, there are loads of places to discover. give us a mention. Steve & Denise from Stockport
thanks sorry just catching up with comments. Shame they dont use the rooftop bit much it has great views. Loved the location of hotel its a bit noisy, rooms very basic but fine for me for what I paid, its over £100 a night in July I would never pay that fo it.
Thank you for making videos of the Algarve I wondered what it was like there I've seen the official videos from the travel companies but you have shown the streets and the bars my wife and I enjoyed every one so thank you
Kevin, Hopefully you will go back to Portugal and keep up all of the great work as so informative and does feel to us that we are back there and it is beautiful and the weather is fantastic ,sorry but get your waterproofs on for old blighty. xx
I think having watched these vlogs from Alb' and seeing the beach and very very calm sea (even with a bit of wind), it may suit families with young children. As for the nightlife...looked busy and pleasant, hopefully doesn't attract the rebellious young adults who usually have their trendier destinations like Magulluf, Americas, Aya Napa, Melia, Falaraki, Ibiza....etc. I shall subscribe because I do find it interesting to see these resorts without my likelihood of visiting them (I already have my bucket list). Just seeing the atmospheres still appeals to my senses. So goodluck with the next venture and take care. Thanks for showing. Oh last thought, hope you keep your Portugal baseball cap, useful keepsake, can always attach it to the outside of your rucksack..or to your shorts.
Great video, Kevin. I've lived near Albufeira for 22 years but am not here for the nightlife so it's interesting to see things from a tourist's viewpoint. I love the food and the wine. The trick is to go for genuine Portuguese dishes: Bacalhao à Brás (cod), Polvo (octopus)à Lagareiro ... But the best thing is grilled fish: Sea Bream, Bass, Sardines... It's not expensive by British standards and it's genuine (healthy) food - not the crap you get in the UK.
Got to say m8 I have loved watching your videos, even though we go every year. 43 days and we will back be so different than last year back to being busy
Cerro Malpique are very nice apartments on the opposite hill, steep climb up a lot of steps but so lovely and peaceful at night, stunning views walking down in the mornings, May be pricey peak season, I used to go Easter and October nice temperatures 🙂 Worth a look as you have a liking for the old town, Safe home Kevin
The town looks really nice and the weather is fantastic, like you said the hotel you stayed in looks very nice from the outside, I don’t blame you for not having breakfast in the hotel I wouldn’t either Kevin, I’m glad you enjoyed your trip
That’s some place Kevin, lovely streets full of brilliant bars and restaurants, loved your Hotel for the price ,some weather , meeting was it Lewis you bumped Ito again , amazing , really affordable. Nice one , better catch up before you churn your daily dose out on us 😂😂😂
Hiya we've booked a villa first time in Praia D'Oura and never been to Portugal. Seeing your videos has calmed this anxious mammys heart lol! Can I aks your opinion were looking at flights n it's cheaper to fly back after 10 days rather than 7. Any hotels you would recommend for 3 days with young kids. Ta
skyscanner.net is best for finding flights use the whole month option u will find the cheapest dates. Any hotels in albufeira old town will be fine but the more basic ones wont have much on so maybe better than mine lol
I see you finally made it up on to the roof, worth the effort isn't it, it's a shame as you said it was a bit noisy I suppose ear plugs would be a cheap way to get round it especially as the hotel is so handily placed for everything.
Thats less than 40 dollars with AC! I love Albufeira so much, and I'd literally save 1000's a month of I spent the entire summer there ( Im in Manhattan)
Albuferia is even more beautiful than i remember(40 years might change a place for the worse).If you`re really going to follow in my footsteps you need to get to Sri Lanka next.
i am staying in that hotel in october because they will cater for a single person,got ripped off in benidorm a couple of weeks ago,because i got charged for 2 even though i was alone again
HI AGAIN KEVIN , EAR PLUGS YES EAR PLUGS THATS WHAT YOU NEED A LOT OF PLACES YOU'VE BEEN YOU HAVE COMMENTED BEING UNABLE TO SLEEP SO IT'S EAR PLUGS FOR YOU MA BOY . STAND FREE
@@ScotsmaninTenerife yes, I saw it was only continental and heard you say you were going somewhere for your breakfast but I thought it might be that you preferred to go for a proper cooked breakfast and maybe all you can eat too.
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Retired to Portugal :) got out before Brexit, so have residency. You sort of said it all when you said "Pint of Sagres for 2.50". Yup. 3 years in ... loving it. There are 'considerations' to make, and as you say, you get what you pay for regarding accommodation, and the food can be reasonably mundane unless you search it out. But prices are very good generally and the life style is best described as chilled, or super chilled :) People are super friendly and there is a lot of interpersonal respect, which makes a nice change. It's not Spain... and that for me is good.
Went to albuferia old town 4 years ago me and my husband loved it we loved watching the videos to refresh our memories of a gorgeous place 🙂
I can't thankyou enough Kevin for your vlogs and your lives , your mishaps and your adventures together with the most unbelievable deals , hail rain or shine you have the balls to just go with it , the honesty the humility, the truth and your vlogs are becoming longer , thank god for that 😜,I am buzzing for you and what you are showing us viewer's ,you have thoroughly enjoyed Portugal, as we all have watching , I've never fancied Portugal personally, but after watching your vlogs I'm in process of booking up 👍❤️
Thanks.
Thanks for your kind words , albufeira Old Town my favourite
Nice to meet you Christina.. You sound like a nice person.. Can we get to know each other better friend!
geordie gig ::the best chilling out was sitting on the the sol e mar hotel balconyl in the evening just looking out to sea,, absolutely beautiful,,jd in one hand and the missus on the other absolutely love albufeira keep up the good work kev...
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Come on Kevin, that pretty nice beech is the most famous beech on the Allgarve, the fisherman’s beech!!
We went to Albufeira about 5 or 6 times a few years back, and, to be honest, we thought that was us done with it. Had some great holidays there in the new and old towns, but the last time we were there in the new town, the strip had gone downhill. People were being sick in the street, (or worse), throwing food about restaurants, fighting, the whole lot, and it was never like that before. So, we decided it wasn't for us anymore. But, after watching your videos, we realised that we really miss it, and are gonna give it another go. Thanks Kevin.
Thanks , old town lovely I have video of new town coming bit I filmed quite early.
Hi Kevin. Watched every video from Portugal., loved them,Albufeira looks amazing. Very lively at night. Thanks for showing different places to visit. Keep up the good work. Cheers pal.
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Great to see your broadening your horizons really enjoyed all your Portugal content. Keep up the good work 👍
Ta
Was a pleasure by the way , kept a eye on you vids as i do mate !!! Can’t find the video tho mate 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😂😂
aw great to meet you both, here you go ruclips.net/video/5-L-2zk9HhE/видео.html
Loved all the videos in Portugal Kevin thank you looking forward to the rest.
Ta
That looks a great place Kevin….I had no idea what was Portugal like until I watched your videos. Weather looks amazing too. Safe journey home 👍😎
Thanks albufeira Old Town lovely.
Albufeira isnt portugal really... You wanna see the real portugal, you gotta go up north, Lissabon or Porto.
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Love your video's Kevin 😇👍 keep up the good work, I'll be visiting all these beautiful places soon 👌❤️
Ta
Great Portugal videos Kev! Booked Albufeira old town for this September and can't wait now after watching these, it looks lovely there 👍☀️
Great place !
@@ScotsmaninTenerife what part of Tenerife would you recommend for couples, nice beaches and restaurants? After an atmosphere but not too rowdy! Cheers
A cracking video Kevin, really enjoyed your coverage of Albufeira.
Thanks.
Love the videos good man for giving people an insight into what Portugal is like, it looks stunning. We are going as a family of six on the 25th of June and I cant wait it will be my first visit
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Hi kev a great video and very informative as usual the rooms in the hotel were pretty basic but acceptable looked pretty busy plenty to see and do lots of bars lve never been to Portugal it's always been Spain or Greece lve alse been to Bulgaria and Turkey but having watched your videos Portugal appeals to me especially some of the scenes from your last video it looks very much my kind of place for my next holiday hopefully coming soon in the meantime kev keep up with your great work and don't forget to keep those excellent videos of yours coming which I'm very much looking forward to seeing Thank you Kevin greetings from Swansea South Wales
Thanks, loved albufeira.
Last holiday we had before the pandemic was Albuferia. Thank you for bringing back some memories.
Your welcome.
New viewer in past few weeks. Well done and keep up the good work
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Hi ...love the content. Such lovely views and great information. Wishing you much happiness and success.
Thank you so much 🙂
Hi.Monte Gordo is a small quite beach resort near to the Spanish border.
The great advantage is that it's completely walkable and totally on the flat, just like all the resorts east of Faro. West of Faro most resorts are on hills so not great for anyone with walking difficulties. Portugal in general is far quieter that Spain or Tenerife and usually attracts a more mature type of tourist. Enjoy your trip.
@@bestirishmusic5375 Thank you for this information. Exactly what I needed to know about. 😉😇
There is a lift in villa Recife as I said yesterday there are 2 More roof terraces, also its the oldest house in Albufeira then it was extended to a hotel, there is an old photo in reception showing how villa Recife used to look. There are still loads of places you haven't seen. If you go past the cavern and keep walking past a bakery on your right further up the hill turn right follow the main road there are loads of hotels restaurants shops, supermarkets. It's about a 15 minute walk, there are loads of places to discover.
give us a mention.
Steve & Denise from Stockport
Hi casino could you recommend hotel or apartment s that not on strip but near beach n bars please
@@casino7790 thank you , yes we be looking
thanks sorry just catching up with comments. Shame they dont use the rooftop bit much it has great views. Loved the location of hotel its a bit noisy, rooms very basic but fine for me for what I paid, its over £100 a night in July I would never pay that fo it.
Thank you for making videos of the Algarve I wondered what it was like there I've seen the official videos from the travel companies but you have shown the streets and the bars my wife and I enjoyed every one so thank you
Thanks.
Kevin, Hopefully you will go back to Portugal and keep up all of the great work as so informative and does feel to us that we are back there and it is beautiful and the weather is fantastic ,sorry but get your waterproofs on for old blighty. xx
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Albufeira is my fav place and I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I think having watched these vlogs from Alb' and seeing the beach and very very calm sea (even with a bit of wind), it may suit families with young children. As for the nightlife...looked busy and pleasant, hopefully doesn't attract the rebellious young adults who usually have their trendier destinations like Magulluf, Americas, Aya Napa, Melia, Falaraki, Ibiza....etc.
I shall subscribe because I do find it interesting to see these resorts without my likelihood of visiting them (I already have my bucket list). Just seeing the atmospheres still appeals to my senses. So goodluck with the next venture and take care. Thanks for showing. Oh last thought, hope you keep your Portugal baseball cap, useful keepsake, can always attach it to the outside of your rucksack..or to your shorts.
Thanks more younger crowd in new town but busy also old town.
Great video, Kevin. I've lived near Albufeira for 22 years but am not here for the nightlife so it's interesting to see things from a tourist's viewpoint. I love the food and the wine. The trick is to go for genuine Portuguese dishes: Bacalhao à Brás (cod), Polvo (octopus)à Lagareiro ... But the best thing is grilled fish: Sea Bream, Bass, Sardines... It's not expensive by British standards and it's genuine (healthy) food - not the crap you get in the UK.
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lol obrigado John v.
Thanks Really enjoyed your videos & Info. Hope you have / had a good trip home!
Ta
What a beautiful city! I like it walking around. One day I hope can go there for enjoy this place. Salam from Jakarta😊
Got to say m8 I have loved watching your videos, even though we go every year. 43 days and we will back be so different than last year back to being busy
thanks, enjoy !
Thanks for another excellent vlog. Would like to see your views on Madeira, one of our favourite places..
will get there one day thanks.
Really appreciate your video's keep up the good work hope theirs many more to come.
Ta
I’ve booked today your videos have been great - new sub here
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Another Great Video From Blue
New sub here ..Loving the videos
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Beautiful place thank you
Thanks Kevin great vblog safe journey home ,
Ta
I like your scotish accent 👍🙂
Cerro Malpique are very nice apartments on the opposite hill, steep climb up a lot of steps but so lovely and peaceful at night, stunning views walking down in the mornings, May be pricey peak season, I used to go Easter and October nice temperatures 🙂 Worth a look as you have a liking for the old town, Safe home Kevin
Ta, loved it !
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Love this beach stayed right next to to 👍🏻😀🏴
Your the superstar Kevin and look forward to the algarve videos and your next destination maybe majorca ibiza 😃😀
Ta
Last year was in Albufeira but now am in Monte Gordo and it is the best place better weather, white sand beaches and pine trees forests
Hi Marina would you say it is a walkable place? Thx.😊
Really enjoy your videos - but must admit I prefer the Tenerife vids.
Hiya Kevin really enjoying your videos, we love the Algarve, are you going to armaceo del pero ? The beach is fabulous
thanks, sorry maybe next time !
Thanks Kev 😎👍🏻
Love your videos 👍👏👏👏👏🤷♀️
Thank you! 😃
Brilliant video keep the good work up
Ta
The town looks really nice and the weather is fantastic, like you said the hotel you stayed in looks very nice from the outside, I don’t blame you for not having breakfast in the hotel I wouldn’t either Kevin, I’m glad you enjoyed your trip
Thanks , loved Albufeira.
Looks lovely kev you probably pay extra to keep the rif raf away lol. The price of the burger is well dear that's enough for me. Thanks kev
Ta
Thanks!
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Kev get ear plugs it does it for me pal. Beautiful though, stay safe in your travels god bless.
Ta
That’s some place Kevin, lovely streets full of brilliant bars and restaurants, loved your Hotel for the price ,some weather , meeting was it Lewis you bumped Ito again , amazing , really affordable. Nice one , better catch up before you churn your daily dose out on us 😂😂😂
Lol thanks.
Hiya we've booked a villa first time in Praia D'Oura and never been to Portugal. Seeing your videos has calmed this anxious mammys heart lol! Can I aks your opinion were looking at flights n it's cheaper to fly back after 10 days rather than 7. Any hotels you would recommend for 3 days with young kids. Ta
skyscanner.net is best for finding flights use the whole month option u will find the cheapest dates. Any hotels in albufeira old town will be fine but the more basic ones wont have much on so maybe better than mine lol
@@ScotsmaninTenerife thank u
What month of the year was this taken?
June
I see you finally made it up on to the roof, worth the effort isn't it, it's a shame as you said it was a bit noisy I suppose ear plugs would be a cheap way to get round it especially as the hotel is so handily placed for everything.
Thanks agree location brill , ear plugs next time !
Safe journey 🏡
stayed at the sol e mar couple of times and had a few beers in steps bar
Maybe tell us what the prices are in bars...i just think folks really would like to know.
few videos soon covering that, beers 3-4 Euros the norm.
Just went on trivago and the cheapest was £92 to £112 per night that was 2 weeks in July seems expensive for what you’re getting
Price rockets from 1 July as European school holidays
Wow price jump.
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thanks for your kind donation just noticed this, cheers.
Kevin what is the craic with those wee statues x
You're albufeira vlogs brilliant
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Kevin do more albufeira it's brilliant
Love the walks Kevin love old town to don't miss the bus have a safe journey home ✈ 🏡 ❤ 👍👍👍👍
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Thats less than 40 dollars with AC! I love Albufeira so much, and I'd literally save 1000's a month of I spent the entire summer there ( Im in Manhattan)
Pricey there.
Excellent vlog
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Albuferia is even more beautiful than i remember(40 years might change a place for the worse).If you`re really going to follow in my footsteps you need to get to Sri Lanka next.
One day !
i am staying in that hotel in october because they will cater for a single person,got ripped off in benidorm a couple of weeks ago,because i got charged for 2 even though i was alone again
What are your other channels Kevin, so we can have a look pls!
Walk with kevin ta
Where is the best place in Portugal to visit or retire???!!!!
not sure, I like Albufeira.
@@ScotsmaninTenerife How far is there to Fatima? I want to visit there someday
Inland away from the tourists. Its too hot there in the summer.
If you go through the square you will find cheaper bars and resteraunts they are we gems like the cavern and paulos bar
Yip I was in the cavern , check out my other videos I passed a few times.
👌👌👌👍…………
Nite spot
How about going to Itsly
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HI AGAIN KEVIN , EAR PLUGS YES EAR PLUGS THATS WHAT YOU NEED A LOT OF PLACES YOU'VE BEEN YOU HAVE COMMENTED BEING UNABLE TO SLEEP SO IT'S EAR PLUGS FOR YOU MA BOY . STAND FREE
Agree
Where is the escalator Kevin?
Video soon it's 2 mins away.
Not bad for 29 pounds (35 euros i think)
Yes earplugs with a fan going normally cuts out fridge noises and drunk people!!
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You should of had that cap away kev, ha ha
Hello. Did your hotel room per night come with free continental breakfast ?
No had to pay didn't look like much.
@@ScotsmaninTenerife yes, I saw it was only continental and heard you say you were going somewhere for your breakfast but I thought it might be that you preferred to go for a proper cooked breakfast and maybe all you can eat too.
Sea “level “😎
Sea “Level “😎
What is the sad news
watch video lol
You can't beat Spain for prices but I wonder how long they will last now they're taking all the EU loans??
Some parts of coastal Spain have introduced a tourist tax per night stay. Well they did before Covid, not sure if it is still happening now.
Tourist tax in Faro.
Only kidding
check out strip in oura
Video soon.
You KNOW you're gonna meet the Swedish ladies at the airport, dontcha???
Lol
Pund a pint 🍺
Are you on benefits
think before you type comments Victor lol
Will you stop saying wee it makes want to run to the lav your accent is very strong try to tone it down speak more clearly?
Naw lol