N2 part 2 - Best Driving Roads in the World here in Portugal

[@GregVirgoe]

To watch the continuation of this series you will find future episodes posted in this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLYDx72X5YHFyLqSktI_14dAs09hxF2pDg&si=bw-_iMcDPkEO4UYc

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

Absolutely amazing, we are definitely doing this route in a few weeks…you have 100% sold this to us 😍

[@GregVirgoe]

We have had a great time doing the N2 route and there are some great places to see. Make sure to seek out the tourist information office in each location. They have given us the best guide for what to see and of course you can get the passport stamp there too 👍🏼 have fun 🤩

[@Solo50plus]

I've housesitting around Portugal for a year and a half now and often drive on parts of the N2 and want to do the full route. Thanks for the video I'm inspired even more :) ~ Luise🇬🇧🇵🇹

[@GregVirgoe]

It is a lovely road to drive and lots of things to see. You’ll have a great time I’m sure 👌🏼😊

[@HeidiPriest]

Luise you find find your new home yet🥰

[@lharrobang]

Wow, never realised how incredible Portugal is to travel around. Awesome seeing your channel go from invaluable help building a camper, to actually getting out there using it.

[@GregVirgoe]

We took our time to find lots of good things to look at but trying to show how easy it is to explore Europe in your van as many have fear of doing it. 😎

[@beaulunaedvantures]

Ohhh watching this at 11:30pm in bed and now I’m hungry!!! 😂 that sandwich was epic! The steps to that beautiful chapel must have worked up an appetite 😋 weather looks good for the time of year. Also your music choices are superb 👌

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for the feedback on music as it’s often the one thing I spend most of my time searching for the right track Much appreciated 👍🏼😊

[@johnobrien1593]

We have just returned home from our first tour of Portugal via the Douro Valley, Porto, West Coast, and the Algarve. During which we met a couple taking a coastal break from the N2 at Casa Nova who highly recommended the N2 route. So, you can imagine our surprise when researching our next trip that the first KZbin video we watch is the couple we met briefly at Casa Nova. We enjoyed the Luna Bar too! Excellent video and looking forward to watching the complete trip. Subscribed. John & Janet PS. Disappointed we arrived too late for the sandwich.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello John, we have really enjoyed travelling the N2 and it’s a great way to see the interior of Portugal as like you we’ve previous travelled the coast. Sorry you missed out on the sandwich. Hope to bump into you again. Happy travels 👍🏼🚐😎

[@johnobrien1593]

Hi Greg, We are really enjoying travelling the N2 following your video. We are now at Vila de Rei, a great stop over, although weather isn't too good at present. Question. Your last video, part 4 finishes at Penacova. Did you visit any more interesting places along the N2 towards Faro?

[@FionaJayneA]

Yaaaaaayyy we've been waiting for this!! The thing I love most about your travel videos is that you cover all of the doubts most of us encounter when it comes to thinking about travelling abroad. Aires, campsites, accessibility, laundry, etc etc. I really think that you show the whole community that Europe is perfectly achievable. The idea of the N2, moving along the route and getting your "passport" stamped is fantastic. It will definitely encourage us to visit more places, rather than just drive. Your aerial footage is amazing!

[@GregVirgoe]

Well done Fi you just got in First 🎉❤

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you so much both of you. We were both saying today how easy it is to be in the van over here. There’s loads of places to park, service the van and very cheaply. We don’t have any stress about travelling in Europe at all. 👍🏼😊

[@VascoFernandes]

Tourism of Portugal should be paying you for producing these amazing videos 😜 As a Portuguese guy, and knowing reasonably well some of the places you showed, I felt super emotional. Can't wait to see more of your N2 adventure!

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s really great that you appreciate what we are showing. That makes me really pleased and I’m so glad you like the videos 👍🏼

[@Peter-at-Heres-The-Thing]

Sitting here in wet, cold Scotland, this is a lovely antidote to the seemingly constant rain we've had since September.

[@GregVirgoe]

We had a reasonable bit too in the middle of this trip. For a couple of weeks I think the whole of Portugal had rain. But nice to get the odd day of glorious sunshine 🌞😃

[@patriciac88]

The guy who was guiding you on the francesinha might have an agreement with the cheese place nearby 😅 usually francesinha doesn't have so much cheese on the inside, maybe 1 slice. But its mainly meat on the inside, cheese outside, and loads more sauce 😋 would I eat that one? Yes 🤤🤩 Amazing views. Amazing people and amazing food that I dearly miss ❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes i guess that Rui likes cheese 🧀😆 the meat was fabulous! 🤩

[@965039065]

I like cheese a looooooooooot....🤣😍

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

That sandwich….WOW 🤩🤩🤩

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes it is pretty epic 👍🏼😎

[@Kiwisho438]

Amazing drone footage! What a sandwich - Drs would be having a heart attack over seeing that

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊 yes you wouldn’t want to tackle many of those on a regular basis. 😳

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

The route doesn't disappoint. As you're an engineer, I question the decision to put the sausages first. Because they would act like wheels for the rest that comes on top of it. I would definitely make a mess when I would eat it, while the whole sandwich is trying to drive away. 😄

[@GregVirgoe]

You are right even turning the sausage over didn’t help the stability much. Would be better with steak on the bottom. Still would never get your mouth round the whole thing. 😳😃👍🏼

[@richyrich7122]

Glad to see the new Luna bar! After seeing your previous trips we stopped at that campsite and went to the Luna bar, then we heard that the Luna Bar had gone! We also visited the church with all the steps and we stopped the night in the coach car park at the top. We are finding it really interesting. Thanks to both of you.

[@GregVirgoe]

We really enjoy stopping there just a nice place to chill out and relax with a great view of the ocean 🌊

[@passenger3]

WoW..!! It just looks Fantastic Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yeah it is really beautiful here.

[@HeidiPriest]

Oh my word portugal does not disapoint

[@GregVirgoe]

We have seen a different side than the beaches and very beautiful with stunning scenery and historic buildings.

[@965039065]

One of the best travelling videos i ve ever seen.... Simply amazing !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you so much Rui, we really had a lot of fun making this one and a lot of that is down to you. Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@iancarr7629]

Great video, your production is very good. Please keep at it. Ian

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s very nice of you to say so. I’ve recently changed to a professional editing software so I hope it has improved the quality of the videos 👍🏼😊

[@denisecafferky2248]

Wow. Alot of steps & alot of sandwich 😃👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes you need a big appetite for this sandwich 👍🏼🤩😆

[@martinph9052]

Wonderful vlog. Many of the images were excellent. I’d sooner watch your videos than many of the professional tv ones. The way you add the different bits of content is beautifully done. Keep ‘em coming. Martin

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Martin, we always worry that the touring videos are not enjoyable so it’s great to get a comment like yours. Really appreciated 👍🏼😃

[@nunofilipe2071]

Lamego 1986 i did my millitary service Base Rangers. Is wonderful place enjoy your trip best Regards NUNO Portugal

[@GregVirgoe]

We both said there was a lot of history and things to see in Lamego. We enjoyed visiting there very much. Thanks Nuno 👍🏼😊

[@vic6820]

I bet the pets come out of the dryer looking extremely fluffy 😉

[@GregVirgoe]

🤣😆and very dizzy 👍🏼🤩

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Hello Greg. Re-visiting some of your older videos. Superb video with great drone shots. We were in Portugal last Autumn. The coastal roads were pretty grim but your route looks superb. That chapel you visited reminded me of Bom Jesus in he city of Braga.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m happy that you like the touring videos. The interior is very beautiful and we will be doing more of that I hope.

[@ALsoutNabout]

Really enjoying these N2 videos Greg and Lou. Thanks for sharing . Stay safe and best wishes to you both on your travels. AL.

[@GregVirgoe]

I have enjoyed making these, we had a lot of fun so I hope that comes across.

[@takethetwistyroad]

Amazing twisty roads. It’s on our to do list 😃

[@GregVirgoe]

The scenery has been amazing on this trip we’ve really enjoyed it. 👍🏼😊

[@mikebourke1185]

Fantastic Greg and Lou .. Beautiful scenery ..👍 That Sandwich was Huge .. Stay Free and Safe Travels 😍

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes, it’s pretty epic and the sandwich is a bit of a monster to tackle. Great fun to cook it for Maria and Rui 👍🏼😊

[@stevem3534]

Great video , never hear of that sandwich , some creation👍

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s quite famous in Portugal and many restaurants in the north will have it on the menu. You need a big appetite 😃

[@captaincoxyboy]

Great content Greg and Lou👍 the filming/editing has definitely reached another level, just brilliant 🙏

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you so much, I have invested in better software and am trying to be more structured with the filming too. So really nice that you noticed a difference 👍🏼🤩

[@paulkens9]

Thanks for that great video, really interesting. We are now going to do some 'homework' into possible stop overs etc so that we can do this trip after Christmas, keep up the good work, can't wait for your next blog.

[@GregVirgoe]

We will show you each of the places where we stay as we head down. There have been some lovely parking places.

[@tonymartin3780]

Hi Greg , yet again a great video, 😀 looks much better than I thought it was going to be , take care

[@GregVirgoe]

The best is yet to come as we get high up into the mountains and stop over on two fantastic peaks. 👍🏼😊

[@Trish-Dan]

Thanks for sharing 👍 and LOVE the music you play. Enjoying your video's Greg & Lou x been catching up recently on lots of them. Sitting watching from Cold Scotland 😅

[@GregVirgoe]

We are sending you some warmth and sunny rays via the vids. Thank you for a lovely comment. It makes our day when the videos are appreciated. Best wishes 😊👍🏼

[@paulrixon1644]

Brilliant Greg! I’m with you all the way! Even got my map out plotting your travels. Definitely my next trip.

[@GregVirgoe]

We have some great places to pin for you in the next videos. Thanks for following our journey 👍🏼😊

[@eamonn7777]

Another excellent video, please keep up the good work Greg & Lou

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I really appreciate your feedback. Never sure if they will be liked or enjoyed 😊

[@pbhd8]

Lovely Portugal 🇵🇹

[@GregVirgoe]

We have always loved to come to Portugal and this just cements that thought for us. Stunning scenery is in the interior too.

[@pbhd8]

Hi Greg, we've been a number of times and climbed those very steps along with another set that if memory serves is a tad smaller. Great videos, keep it up, you're an inspiration

[@GregVirgoe]

@@pbhd8 yes I’ve seen the other set your talking about 😳 Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@ronbooth1382]

Just amazing mate. Love the sandwich - Lou, did you eat all the meat? Sausage yes, Ham yes, Chorizo maybe, defo Cheese, Chips yes, but the steak? Let us know. Wonderful trip so far really enjoying this series. Love to you both, make me this sarnie on your return please (with Chips) xx

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes Lou has ate a lot of things that she wouldn’t normally touch so has been very adventurous and brave 😃 We can make it for you as you can get the sauce back home. I hope you are hungry though 😂 xx

[@ronbooth1382]

@@GregVirgoe Me, hungry? Do Bears crap in the woods? 🤣😂

[@Pugwash.]

I'm not sure my cats would enjoy the dedicated tumble driers :) Nice video though.

[@GregVirgoe]

They would come out really fluffy though 🤣😊

[@fozzyfoster1652]

Love your vloggs, were planning to do that trip nect year because of your videos. You make it look easy to tour. Keep it up.

[@GregVirgoe]

It is easy in all of Europe Campervan a are so well provided for and accepted. Really is no stress at all 😎👍🏼

[@daveha6638]

Fabulous again Greg

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Dave 👍🏼😊

[@WanderingWheelie]

Dee said I need to do the steps as I’m getting “porky” cheeky cow lol. That church did look amazing though. Great tip on the Speed Queen card.

[@GregVirgoe]

I was thinking of you guys when we recorded that section. Hope you are both well and we’ll see you soon. 👍🏼😊

[@WanderingWheelie]

Yes doing well mate. Itching to get back out in Europe.

[@GregVirgoe]

@@WanderingWheelie have you got any plans yet??

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Another great video! Very watchable!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m glad you liked it.

[@TheMattK2011]

At Vaga Splash now, top tip thanks, this place is fantastic and great value ❤

[@GregVirgoe]

It really is! but don't tell too many people LOL :D Have fun!!

[@TheMattK2011]

@@GregVirgoe still here now, only meant to stay for a couple of nights and it's turned into 10 ❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

@@TheMattK2011 that happens to me too. If you go to the bar you may see a photo of us there in the original bar hung on the wall

[@shwmae4583]

great video Greg, just back myself, spend lots of time there, love the country, drive safely :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Really pleased you liked the video 👍🏼😊

[@passenger3]

Ey Up Mr Virgoe. I'm going looking at a citreon relay tomorrow - wish me luck mate. I'm seriously anticipating your new build "don't let me down " 😆 Enjoy the rest of your travels both - looks great mate 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

I hope I can find a vehicle too when we return to England. 👍🏼

[@passenger3]

@@GregVirgoe seems to be plenty around atm mate

[@GregVirgoe]

@@passenger3 that’s good news 👍🏼

[@passenger3]

@@GregVirgoe yes mate have a nosy (market place ect) - you probably want to enjoy your Holl's though 😆 I'll chew your ears off 👂 😋 in the new year instead Greg and let you enjoy your travels 🤣

[@44buddhist]

Fantastic video and so informative. I love that you share so much useful information with us, and your whole vibe is very laid back. Is this road trip only advisable in the warmer months? I'm heading over in January and wonder if the roads will be ok? Thank you, and safe travels.

[@GregVirgoe]

We are still here now and its 15°C and sunny so I would say its definately possible no problem

[@44buddhist]

@@GregVirgoe Thank you

[@ProjectCamper]

Vince is on his way, it’s gonna get messy mate 👍👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Hopefully will get a chance to catch up with him. Not sure if our paths will cross 👍🏼🍺😊

[@nashsgt]

Hi there I know you're enjoying your journey can see this from the video looks fantastic so jealous but it's great your sharing it with us

[@GregVirgoe]

We are having a lot of fun on this route, the travelling is very easy so it’s totally stress free which helps 🤩👍🏼

[@nashsgt]

@@GregVirgoe sounds great keep up enjoying and keep the videos coming

[@GregVirgoe]

@@nashsgt will do buddy 👍🏼😊

[@slfbs]

Great video and information as normal from you Greg 👍. Do you put your pets in the washer and dryer 😂😂😂😂. Cheers mate 🤔

[@GregVirgoe]

We don’t have any pets but it’s a good way of keeping them smelling fresh 🤣👍🏼

[@1JYNOT]

Cool video guys! Those steps...did they 'only take half an hour'??? HAHA

[@GregVirgoe]

I think it was about half an hour mate 😂👍🏼

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the travels keep up the good vids thanks lee

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Lee, hope you are keeping well. Thanks for your continued support

[@anibalfernando3027]

The way you promote and inform about Portugal...the Portuguese Government, should give you a free month in the Buçaco Pousada...to say thanks.. That stairs in Lamego...you probably lost 1/2 a stone..very brave. 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

I could do with losing a lot more than that. Lou said I didn’t look any thinner when we got to the top 🤣😊👍🏼

[@garybennett900]

will have to keep an eye out for speed queen's, great that you can take your dog in and wash and dry it 😜

[@GregVirgoe]

That is hilarious 😂 that made my day that comment 👍🏼😆

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

Fantastic video! Shame that you couldn't film inside the Chapel as the outside was beautiful. The Greg Virgo eating challenge, you get everything possible to make a sandwich and it will only take half an hour to eat. I would have thought that you could, after all those stairs.

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s pretty hardcore, so much meat and cheese. It’s like man vs food. I’m sure you could google the interior and see some stills. But the climb was really good fun as well as being breathtaking. 😊👍🏼

[@godshammer1087]

So cool.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you liked it 👍🏼😊

[@kieranking8657]

Great video but I bet you miss the cold rain and wind back home😩

[@GregVirgoe]

Let me take a few seconds to think about that one 😆 thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@mickobrien6360]

A great video, the road trip is now on my trips to do list. Thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

We’ve really enjoyed it. There’s lots to see and great scenery too 👍🏼😃

[@RedBatteryHead]

Looking very nice there. How is biking there? We do camper stops and go about the scenery on the bikes.

[@GregVirgoe]

This route is famous for bikers, majority that do the N2 are bike groups and the roads are perfect for it. Sweeping bends with epic scenery. 👍🏼😊

[@thebeastontour45]

hi guys, love the videos as ever, the sandwich looks awesome. My question is what type of cooker did you do those steaks on, it looks great?

[@GregVirgoe]

They are very basic single burner camping stoves that take a gas can the size of an aerosol that you can get from any camping or outdoor pursuit supplier. Here is one from Amazon amzn.to/3RmoBhL

[@thebeastontour45]

Hi Greg thanks for the swift response, I do have one of those it was the one with the panchayat that the steaks were cooked on or is that just an attachment?

[@GregVirgoe]

@@thebeastontour45 oh it was just a metal grill plate sitting on top of the single burner. Like a solid shelf that can fit into an oven. 👍🏼😊

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Good video. Have you mastered the fusion page yet in DaVinci? 👍💙❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

😂 no, I guess I’m only using less than 5% of fusions capability but I’m really enjoying how quick it is and some of the features are incredible. Everyday is a school day. 👍🏼😊 Do you use DaVinci and the fusion page??

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

@@GregVirgoe Yep, using free version. It’s very powerful, but a steep learning curve. I don’t use any of it frequently enough for my old brain to learn quickly. They reckon if you can master fusion to some extent you will save hours of editing time. Casey Faris, MrAlex Tech, and Jason Yadlovski are your KZbin tutorial friends 👍💙❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

@@Scud_and_thesTig yes I subscribe to the first two and Kevin Stratvert

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

@@GregVirgoe 3rd one is very good for audio expertise

[@stum8374]

Hi Greg I like a bit of heavy breathing......oh matron lol.

[@Lorrowen1]

Oh holy mudder a fook! That was some sambo!🥺

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s not for the faint hearted. It’s a beast of a sandwich for sure. Very tasty too 🤩

[@innespocock]

Hi Greg Can you recommend a good water filtration system for the van

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m not familiar with them as we don’t drink our main tank water. We have a separate smaller container and tap for bottled drinking water. It’s pretty cheap to buy here at €0.70 for 6L so we use that for drinking and cooking. 👍🏼😊

[@riderramblings]

Does Pastel de nata go with beer? Are you feeding the 5,000 with those sandwiches?

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes and yes 👍🏼🤣😃 it was a monster of a sandwich. Thanks for Watching.

[@danteyoung236]

Hi Does anybody know which is warmer Spain or Portugal over Christmas and New Year as we are considering take our Motorhome ?

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s in the low 20s in the Algarve currently and has been really sunny today so T shirt weather.

[@petercain4384]

Could the N2 route been done towing a twin wheel caravan please

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes the road is big enough, you would obviously need to find campsites along the way 😊

[@petercain4384]

@@GregVirgoe thank you

[@angelabarnes1659]

Could i take a 7.5m van on the N2?

[@anonymouse1309]

Could you supply a link to the speed queen discount card pls

[@GregVirgoe]

You get it from the machine in the laundry. Put in €10 and you get a card with €7 credit on it. 👍🏼😊

[@portugal1969]

👆

[@thejonesscuriosity1881]

Bit drastic washing machines for dogs & cats I bet them don't like that

[@GregVirgoe]

😆👍🏼 yeah they come out really fluffy though😊

[@thejonesscuriosity1881]

@@GregVirgoe and dis-oriented especially out of the spinner 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markwest1529]

is it called heart attack sandwich?

[@GregVirgoe]

Its ok don’t worry we all went for a 14km walk the next morning to work it off 😃

[@rogerjob2780]

😎🍷🚍⚓️🇬🇧👍

[@GregVirgoe]

👍🏼😃🍻😎