Has PORTUGAL becomes really expensive? (Prices in Praia da Rocha, Algarve)

[@Ryanj82]

Hey guys! We've just booked to go back to Alvor this summer after watching your vids! We love Portugal 🇵🇹 so Thanks

[@jamescleary9244]

Hi myself and my partner has just bought an apartment in sunny beach this year ❤ we have been going to sunny beach for the past 11 years and love it we are from Dublin we really like your video it shows everything you need to know about sunny beach I would recommend anyone going to sunny beach for holidays to only go to apartment's that way you can't go wrong 🤜🤛great job guys

[@lornagallagher3323]

You guys are fantastic, usually people doing these get so annoying 😂but you too never! You are so down to earth and funny and most importantly so informative as we are staying in portimao in September and can't wait , thanks for all you do ❤Lorna from Tipp 😊

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks so much!! Your so kind 🥰 such a lovely message to get thank you! Hope you have an amazing time in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Chronicalsofken]

I moved to Lagos 4 weeks ago and I’m loving it so far ❤🙏🏻🇵🇹🤩🌅 it’s an amazing lifestyle and I’ve been making the most of exploring Lagos and albufeira so far

[@GoTimeTravels]

So glad to hear 🥰 Portugal really is a special place, we love it 💖 hope you get to explore the algarve

[@Chronicalsofken]

If you’re here for a while maybe we could meet up for a beer or coffee at some point, I live near Lagos so I’m there quite a lot but also like to go exploring most weekends, this frodayI’m in Albufeira as I love the old town there and the beach, I’ll be checking out snoopys bay again as I went there a couple of weeks ago and loved the vibe and the staff were brilliant

[@Chronicalsofken]

@@GoTimeTravels I’m living at a B&B in the hills near Lagos, I’ve been to Lagos for a couple of nights out, also to albufiera but planning on visiting Sagres, portimao and villamoura soon, it’s the most amazing place in the world and I’ve been to Mexico, Jamaica, turkey, Greece, lanzarote, Barbados and many more places but this is where I want to lay my hat 🧢! 😂 hopefully I’ll be here forever 🙏🏻🙌🏻🇵🇹

[@Chronicalsofken]

@@GoTimeTravels ps….i watched all of your Portugal videos before i came here to live and they were very informative and inspirational, hope you’re both having a great time 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@retireearlyandtravelthewor8507]

Visit Quarteira while there. We fell in love with it so much we will be back for a 3rd time in 2025.

[@katrinaahern7251]

Gutted not to be heading back to Portugal this year so loving this vlog.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Ah thank you Katrina we missed you guys this year ❤

[@doodsanddudes]

What an epic looking Beach and you could get an idea of the hotness from the video so those cold beer probably really came in handy. Looks like a really nice place!

[@El_Smeghead]

There's a bar in Alvor that used to do a pint of Estrella for 80c! After just reading reviews, it appears to have gone up to €1.25 but that's ALL DAY! It's called Pasteleria Suiça. We will be visiting again for sure.

[@michaelatkinson8135]

Great video as usual, I've stayed in Praia da Rocha 3 times now such a lovely place, There's some nice bars at the bottom end of the strip and nice hotels as well the Oriental is nice, There's a great hotel 5 minutes in called Jupiter Marina which is close to the old town, keep up the work and enjoy yourselves.

[@hwanjung8230]

Went to Portugal for the first time in September, we stayed at Albufeira for 7 days and Lisbon for 3 days. Beautiful country! I know now why so many Brits/Irish visit this wonderful country.

[@1062ish]

Im off to portimao next may with my sister. Thanks for this video guys. We'll definitely visit a few of the places you both went to and the recommendations you gave. We cannot wait! Thank you.

[@JP_Edge]

At 16:38, I rented a flat there for 10 days last year. It was so beautiful and great views all around!

[@GoTimeTravels]

That’s so cool ❤ hope you had an amazing time in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@path1778]

I'll check it out mid October, thanks for the vid.

[@johngalt1234]

Woohoo! Love seeing new uploads from you guys!

[@GoTimeTravels]

Yay! Thank you! So happy to hear that 🥰

[@melleetravelescapades]

Portugal 🇵🇹 is awesome, great video 👍🏻

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks so much 💖 we Love Portugal too, it’s a beautiful place

[@AD7Films]

Very nice, looks so peaceful and relaxing, love it!

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thank you very much! We love it here in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@robertgarden2948]

Cracking vibe off you two guys

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it ❤️

[@giuseppemigliaccio2661]

That’s really cheap 2 beers for 7 euro isn’t too much, here in Switzerland you would pay about 14 euro for both in a small city and not with this sea view,I will be in Portugal in two weeks can’t wait to be there 🎉

[@jacquelinequinlan5070]

Great vlog amazing views and beaches thanks for sharing

[@GoTimeTravels]

Awh thank you 🙏 we love Portugal, it’s really beautiful 🤩

[@FlymyPhantom]

Finally a decent walking tour, thanks for pointing out prices etc, the Irish Rover is our favourite place to sit and drink, if you get back I recommend the Santa Bernada boat tour

[@GoTimeTravels]

Awh thanks so much, so glad you liked the video and thanks for the recommendation too ❤

[@onekellerwilliams]

Portugal, what a great place to live 😎🙌

[@GoTimeTravels]

It really is! 🇵🇹 couldn’t agree more

[@rubynugent2131]

We are Canadian & our dollar is not strong compared to the euro. It cost us $1.47 dollars to buy one euro; therefore 2 beer for 7 euros would actually be converted to $10.29 Canadian. Therefore, it’s really expense for us to travel there however, even with additional cost, it didn’t keep us from loving our stay there three weeks ago. Love your video. Wish we had known about your videos before we got there.

[@j.p-hx9pp]

That is the price in the tourist areas, mainly at the beach. Ir you go to a normal café it Will be priced at 1,20 euros.

[@rubynugent2131]

We want to go to tourist areas like most people do; therefore, I was commenting on your video so that other people watching it would be aware of conversion. The price you indicated converted is what we would be playing in Canada. If you’re paying in euros (which you are) is a great deal for you.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Awh thanks so much ❤ we really appreciate you watching! We would love to visit Canada one day

[@AdinahMizrachi]

I love Portugaland I just got back almost a week ago.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Us too 🥰 we love Portugal 🇵🇹 hope you had a lovely time

[@cocoj4785]

Glad to see you're back in Portimao! Have to admit your first videos introduced me to that city, and I eventually bought a place! Now thinking of living in Ireland for a few years though 😂😅

[@zuzannabielec]

I love your videos. I'm always waiting for a new one ❤🎉

[@GoTimeTravels]

Awh thank you ❤ that’s so kind

[@dipereira15]

Hello from Lisboa. Love to follow you abroad, but it is amazing to see you in my country. ❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thank you! 😃 we absolutely love being in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@RuePhoto]

Thanks Samantha & Caolain ☺ It's great to see you back in Portugal & by sheer coincidence my vlogs are coming from there at the moment! 😉 After trying the native pastéis de nata I came back to Ireland & tried to savour the ones Lidl sells at €3 for 4, but I was no longer able to fathom them 😒 Luckily there's a snackbar in Kilkenny, next to MacDonagh Junction, which sells them at €2 each called Algarve Grill & they apparently have them made in nearby Carlow. I believe SuperValu & Dunnes sell them but they sell out very fast from there! There's actually a bar next to the Farmers' Market in Funchal selling a 500ml draft Superbock for only €2 & that was the all day price! I now try & go to where the locals eat if possible for the best prices, but you have to love the views & atmosphere of the places you've visited, so I wouldn't mind spending a bit more to relish them! Have an amazing weekend my friends 🤗

[@GoTimeTravels]

Cheers Rue ❤ and thanks so much for the info, we must check out Algarve Grill in Ireland, sounds great! We have never heard of it

[@RuePhoto]

@@GoTimeTravels I thought you were ignoring me since I didn't get a reply lol! 🤣 😜 I know you're so busy times. Algarve Grill I don't think is known too well outside Kilkenny & the local Portuguese population. Their pastéis de nata are made in Carlow & I absolutely rate them by the way!

[@mariacmelo2024]

Awesome video. We are originally from the Azores living in Canada and have not visited the Algarve area yet. Beautiful video. Do you have the name of the apartment where you stayed? ❤❤❤

[@edgarramirez9556]

Great content! I live in Southern California those prices are fantastic.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Hey 👋 thanks so much for watching ❤ we are so glad you did 😊

[@jamesmillan]

We are visiting Portugal for the first time in 3 weeks from now. I loved your videos from your last trips as we are coming to an area very close to you (Ferragudo). would be great if you could do a more up to date visit there for us coming over 😜.

[@miguelrecio7464]

Staying in "fisherman" village of Ferragudo, you're in Lagoa area, so you must consider rent a car and go to Carvoeiro village (nice restaurants) and a quick visit to Algar Seco. Also explore the secret intricate beaches near by (Carvalho, Centeanes, Marinha, Albandeira, Sra. da Rocha, and Benagil with the most IG famous grout, visited only by small boat). Portimão city on the other side of the Arade river is completely diferent, more urban, with a nice Marina and all of city life has to offer (alot of fish and sea food restaurants, shops, bars, shopping moll etc). Praia da Rocha is the main touristic and known beach, but you also have Praia do Vau, Prainha, Caniço (acessed by a public lift inside Prainha Villa), 3 Irmãos and Alvor . A visit to Lagos is also mandatory. Cheers from Lisbon.

[@jamesmillan]

@@miguelrecio7464 thanks for the travel tips. I have a car from the airport until we go back to Scotland. So 11 days to visit the Algarve, and I fully intend to take advantage of having the car. All your suggestions have been added to our list of places to visit while there. We have an 8 year old boy with us, I assume he will be well catered for in all these areas?

[@stephenbryan6234]

Incredible blog as always guys ❤❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thank you so much Stephen ❤

[@irenecasey8734]

If ye haven’t walk the other way to pria de vau amazing stark Resturant there and also fab renovated cottage with spectacular view of the cliffs and beach with nice tapas too

[@irenecasey8734]

Oh ye found it

[@GoTimeTravels]

@@irenecasey8734it’s beautiful right ❤

[@milariestoro5890]

The pateis de nata are delicious with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top 😊

[@GoTimeTravels]

Oh! We must try that…..sounds lovely ❤

[@milariestoro5890]

@@GoTimeTravels 🥰

[@DavidTownsend-fn9zr]

I think depending on your exchange rate the Algarve and many areas in Portugal have started to kill the trade from the average Portuguese holiday maker . Restaurants in general have started charging English / European prices especially for wine and drinks 25/ 30 euro's for bottle wine that would cost you 6-8 in the average supermarket , obviously there are deals but like it or not things are getting expensive. Accommodation is another and even the big Supermarkets seem to have seasonal prices in more touristy areas. But still fantastic place to live, I feel very lucky.

[@jennajt]

Great video again ❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

Awh thank you ❤

[@DanielFlonnster]

Awesome video. I’m totally jealous - I’m stuck in Arizona with 110F+ every day. I need to take the plunge and sell all of my stuff and move to Southern Europe.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Wow Arizona ❤ that’s awesome 🤩 you should definitely visit Portugal for sure 👌

[@DrBiBeatz]

The portimão i knew and left was completely different from portimão is today. I never been to portimão sense i left about 33 year's ago at age of 14. I miss portimão 😢

[@stefanmccurley5951]

Another great video

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks so much ❤❤❤

[@laurabradshaw7686]

You guys should visit olhos d agua. Its a lovely little fishing village near to albufeira ❤

[@barrygallagher9684]

Keep it a secret!!!

[@MrJokerh61]

Fantastic video ❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

You are so kind 🥰 thanks so much

[@leecollison7527]

I know what you mean about going back to the same place. We've become the same but for Vilamoura

[@GoTimeTravels]

It’s such a lovely place to come back too ❤

[@jordyates631]

I went in early July and found it to be extortionate, especially on the Portamaio strip. The local food is over priced and is typical Italian etc. look out for the health food restaurant which was the best quality, it is tucked away down one of the off roads. For main shopping centre, it is a cheap 5 euro Uber where you will find food court with more choice and plenty of shops! Also a large supermarket there which is significantly cheaper than smaller supermarkets on strip. Beach charges for chairs and umbrellas. Some free ones on beach but better off buying umbrella from supermarket (again strip more expensive).

[@kimwilliams5671]

Hi guys have totally enjoyed your videos on Portugal. Does Praia da Rocha totally die a death in November as we are going there on the 2nd Nov next weekend?

[@GoTimeTravels]

Hi 👋 It will be definitely be a lot quieter than normal, we have been there in January and it’s pretty quiet so I imagine November will be the same.

[@RECHINUPUBLICITAR]

Thank You for this....

[@GoTimeTravels]

❤❤❤

[@kribzy2685]

I live in Portugal, travelled to Algarve, Lisboa, Porto, by car,,,,,,,,,you guys need to go deeper into Portugal , if you want to find cheaper coffee and natas,,,4.40 for 2 is expensive, in Santarem, we pay for coffee and nata 1Euro,,,,,

[@philipTOMPSETT]

I’m taking my motorbike to Portugal in Sept/Oct and hope to explore the interior and off the beaten track. Just hoping that the rise in anti tourism is over hyped. Can’t wait.

[@themanflu]

I’ve lived on the Algarve for many years and yes it’s become much more expensive and out pricing the locals each year forcing them out…… Praia da Rocha is the prettier part of Portimao the city itself isn’t so pretty…… the wind is known as the Algarve wind as to which we all know about and is common all year round and gets very warm in the summer months, just like today it’s a very hot breeze……

[@Habfan64]

Do you have link to apartment you stayed and what was name of that hidden gem bar you poured your own beer.

[@highwannabepro]

I will give a option to you guys...after meet the algarve, go check a little of interior...Then you will see Algarve is more about nice views the rest of contry have, a little of everything, especially the food and the prices are more for Portuguese people.

[@peterdaigle4772]

My wife and i are booked for three weeks in Albufeira (March 2025). We've been to Lagos, Porto and Lisbon before and we're looking forward to the beaches. If you don't mind me asking, is cannabis available anywhere? Love the video!

[@jackiebrown1283]

That’s really expensive the canaries are definitely cheaper €1.50 fantastic views

[@GoTimeTravels]

Oh really? That’s really cheap ❤

[@AlfPane]

Your large beer at 22 44 wasn't full i would of asked to fill it up

[@ruleyourownworld_]

Hey guys , could you please point me in the right direction to where we could book residential accommodation for a month in the same kind of area. Your apartment looked perfect!

[@diannedeloose5173]

Great video! We will check out Portimao this winter. Where do you stay? How to rent your apartment?😀

[@Bikermarkymark]

1:13 What was the name of that apartment block you stayed.

[@dorotahedge7772]

Have a wonderful time love you❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks so much ❤ so kind

[@TheBlueskyson]

Looks cheap as chips. 400 euro's for that apartment. Nice. Obrigada por video.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Thanks for watching! We really appreciate it ❤️

[@lewisgilfillan8679]

It's cheaper to go long haul now than Europe

[@danielsemyck7683]

How much was your apartment rental please. We are retiring next year and are considering Portimau as a destination. We keep hearing that the rents are going up, so that's why I'm asking.

[@jamiehands101]

I just got a place today for a 1 bedroom it's 1250 euros a month

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Portugal wow Nice.. their spot is GOA In SOUTH India...

[@Bevthewanderer]

How much is the apartment? I usually do airbnb..❤

[@richardburrell4468]

Perhaps you could put up the price of your apartment would help 😊

[@mariapaulafonseca6601]

Go to Albufeira Sunset with pool by Homing is cheaper and good!

[@silvanamoen7581]

Lovely ❤videos thank you for all the views and for all the info we always stay I. Portimão also our favorite place to stay … it’s anyway u can share ur Airbnb name of the apt .. thank you for ur ido and God Bless

[@clareperry627]

Have you got details for the apartment or the property agent you use please?

[@fredkarenclark4551]

Which website do you use for booking your apartments?

[@milariestoro5890]

Is it worth it traveling to Algarve on October or November?

[@GoTimeTravels]

We think Algarve is fantastic all year round!

[@milariestoro5890]

@@GoTimeTravels thank you on my bucket list!!

[@retireearlyandtravelthewor8507]

We to fell in love with Portugal and have been back twice and will be back again in 2025. Our go to place is Quarteira where we made so many friends. So much so that we will be watching our friends dog so they can back to Brazil to see family.

[@mauricecliffe3962]

How much was apartment 😊

[@Thetravelfool101]

You sold me on Portugal. Beautiful spot. Could you pass on the cost of the apartment and maybe the property manager to a Cork man. Great stuff

[@loriswan2556]

Please share 😊

[@pauloramos2209]

Ich kommen .aus Portimao ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GoTimeTravels]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alixbehan1985]

Oh how I miss burger ranch ha ha also go to Vasco da Gama and order a bifana I used to work on the strip and go and have one every day ha ha

[@lewisgilfillan8679]

All of Europe is crazy expensive now.

[@GoTimeTravels]

Big time

[@jeffreysikesphotography5499]

For those of us that have lived in Phoenix, AZ, 28 degrees Celsius is not hot. Determines what your perspective is. lol

[@londonPB]

Portugal is fantastic, you got to pay if you want to stay :)

[@daniellenoldus1997]

how much where you live in portugal the apartement is expensive tell me I want to go next year 2025

[@loriswan2556]

What is the name of your apartment?

[@tomdemeo2708]

There are lots bears 🐻??? I didn’t know that. Be careful

[@esterteixeira3873]

You pay because there are a lots of tourisme. And people pay for, but love to see in my country

[@lwzdo05]

Can’t beat Faro

[@reginadiasrebelo9128]

HAS PORTUGAL BECOME REALLY EXPENSIVE (?) BUT PORTUGAL BECOMES TOO MUCH TOURISTIC !

[@artisalva]

It has become really expensive if you live and work and pay taxes here

[@drSamovar]

Algarve = tourista prices on nearly everything....

[@peterlagroove6555]

What a shame too many tourists in the Algarve. the Algarve no longer belongs to the Portuguese......

[@jennajt]

Yawn 🥱 you lot are getting boring with ya tourists rubbish bet you don’t travel then!

[@helenisherwood3325]

It doesn’t look that busy for peak season. The government can control the numbers by not giving planning permission for new hotels and restricting tourist licences for property rentals. And prosecuting those who rent out illegally.

[@raquelrivas2431]

Tourist are paying services there. In my country we are grateful to tourists.

[@peterlagroove6555]

@@raquelrivas2431 good for you

[@JaStvarno]

How come it doesn't belong to Portuguese people? People who visit Portugal come there by the Portuguese country rules and laws, so tourists doesn't do anything wrong simply by visiting Portugal. Also, tourists come and go, they pay taxes, pay hotels, pay services and after a few days or weeks they leave. Some bought apartments or houses for longer stays but still they don't do anything wrong because, again, they paid and did anything the system wanted from them in terms of regulations, taxes...

[@BeyondTheHorizonxx]

Click bait video, no it hasn't got expensive

[@GoTimeTravels]

Not really click bait. We just gave prices, people may think it’s got expensive, others may not.