My first REAL road trip, the real deal!

[Beerdrinker]

Leaving Home


Seven days road trip, I don't need more luggage!

Castle of Almourol


The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle, located on a small islet in the middle of the Tagus River, in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in the Portuguese Centre Region. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, and a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista.

I like this kind of sign on the road



King Wamba Castle


Wamba (died 687) was the king of the Visigoths from 672 to 680. During his reign the Visigothic kingdom encompassed all of Hispania and part of southern Gaul known as Septimania.

Eagle (fly free) - got it?



In the Middle of the forest



Rodao Gates



Guarda... what was I drinking \\\\ ?



Guarda



Roman Bridge

 

[Beerdrinker]

Valhelhas



Serra da Estrela



Serra da Estrela



Climbing the hills Heading to the "Torre"



1,993 m (6,539 ft) above mean sea level



Serra da Estrela


This place is amazing, with completely different landscapes around it.

Road to nowhere (got it?)



Mogadouro



Mogadouro Castle build in 1160


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogadouro

Mogadouro Castle daytime

 

[Beerdrinker]

Just another landscape



This place it\'s called "Ligares" direct translation is "call me"



Somewhere...



Selfie... selfish



Old Firefighters cars in São João da Pesqueira


Douro valley and vineyards

 

[Beerdrinker]

Now what? (Got it again?)



Guess who?



Batalha Monastery


The Monastery of Batalha (Portuguese: Mosteiro da Batalha), literally the Monastery of the Battle, is a Dominican convent in the civil parish of Batalha, in the district of Leiria, in the Centro Region region of Portugal. Originally, and officially known, as the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória), it was erected in commemoration of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota, and would serve as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royals. It is one of the best and original examples of Late Gothic architecture in Portugal, intermingled with the Manueline style.

Bridge somewere around Batalha.




That's it!

 

[Tailgate]

Very nice photos, Beerdrinker! Never been to Portugal and photos are next best.

 

[Serzedo]

Nice to see some portuguese neighbours around here.

Nice trip, sure you have seen a lot on those 7 days.

"V"

 

[nivag]

Great first road trip!
Do recommend any of the places you stayed at?

 

[Serzedo]

If you are talking about sleeping, around here I usually search on Booking, but it's easy to find good food and sleep for low prices in the north.

"V"

 

[Beerdrinker]

Great first road trip!
Do recommend any of the places you stayed at?

The only place I can recommend is "Estrela do Norte" in Mogadouro. It's very simple but with very nice people.
The budget for the trip limited the options of Hotels.
Also in Mogadouro i can recommend you the "posta mirandesa" a kind if steak... at the restaurant "Europeu"! No budjet limitations on meals!

 

[Beerdrinker]

If you are talking about sleeping, around here I usually search on Booking, but it's easy to find good food and sleep for low prices in the north.

"V"

In the North they know how to eat and drink! Nice people, roads...

 

[Cloggy]

http://www.600riders.com/forum/europe/49645-where-you-stayed-your-bike-accommodation-europe.html
Thanks for the ride report and the great pics, wish I had more time for longer trips :rockon:

Great first road trip!
Do you recommend any of the places you stayed at?

[MENTION=21546]Beerdrinker[/MENTION] It would be great if you could post any places worth staying, might help others with their trips

http://www.600riders.com/forum/europe/49645-where-you-stayed-your-bike-accommodation-europe.html

:thumbup:

 

[FZ6 Gotta Go!]

Great pics. Haven't been to Portugal in 20 years and then it was all travel by rail. Beautiful country and must be perfect for a road trip like you're taking.

 

[Motogiro]

Thank you for sharing your ride with us! It's always great to see other country and culture!

 

[Beerdrinker]

[MENTION=21546]Beerdrinker[/MENTION] It would be great if you could post any places worth staying, might help others with their trips

:thumbup:

The budget for the trip limited the options of accommodations, I went military for several years so I'm not very fancy with the floor I sleep in... I chose the Hotels by the price...
Despite I mention the "Estrela do Norte" a couple of posts before, it has 3 star rated, old decor... it's clean, with nice people and you have a roof. But I dont know if I should recommend it.