Our First Day In Tavira Portugal - Long Winter Stay 2024

Escape the cold winter weather, is Tavira Portugal the answer? We test it out for you staying in a river view hotel room in the centre of Tavira, The Algarve Portugal.
Our first visit to The Algarve since February 2020, looking for winter sun, low crowds and a great place to spend sometime.
We spent New Years Eve in Tavira with a ring side seat to the fireworks.
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[@garysmith5990]

Norm and Tina, we also love the Algarve we have flown there on many occasions and have driven there twice from England. I would recommend the cafe/restaurant Cantinho do Dora in Armacao de Pera. It is situated near the Holiday Inn, the toasties are enormous and good value for money. They also do a meal of the day which is extremely cheap, love the clips on KZbin . Regards Gary Smith

[@mariaburlington4440]

Nice to see you back in Portugal. Great place to escape Canadian winters. Little side note, the “c” in preco is a soft “c” like “price”. The comma under the “c” always indicates a soft “c”. Thought that might be helpful 😊!

[@MrGearoid65]

It's fantastic to see you guys so animated and enjoying your break in Portugal 🇵🇹 You're leading the way in how to make the best of good health in retirement!!! More power to you both. 💪

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much we are enjoying being back it’s 18°lovely and sunny today Cheers ☕️🌞🍻

[@jimbarnard4498]

We were in Portugal last year. Love it. We thought we could use the train as public transport however we found it difficult to get information about the system. The tracks ran right by our hotel but we didn’t know how to access it. The info we did get indicated that the train was more for longer travel. Not get on and off easily. Could you do a video on the train system to explain how it works?

[@mikemurphy2112]

Hey Norm, no T-Shirt? You should get a Cristiano Ronaldo T-Shirt, he has a rock star status in Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Ooh that’s way too expensive ! compared to Giant Tiger Mike LOL 😂😂🇵🇹🇨🇦

[@willp9226]

You both are doing your retirement the right way, wonderful and well done. Nice to get a break from the cold Canadian winters.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are enjoying being back here ☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@mikemurphy2112]

Waiting with bated breath for your next video to be uploaded. Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Coming soon! Mike 🙂

[@dianaj3139]

Looks fun! The fireworks reminded me of my many years visiting Hawaii and the fireworks each weekend on the beach at Waikiki. I remember walking out barefoot with warm breezes and gentle waves lapping at my feet watching the fireworks mirrored by the bayfront water.. it was amazing!... Okay ... the vacations we take!!! I am glad you had a wonderful trip!! Skipping Cold Winters is one of my favorite things!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! 🙂

[@mildasoriene6292]

Thanks for video! I stayed in Porta Nova, next to Continente, in October. Liked a lot Fado concert in the church. Highly recommend! Enjoy your time in beautiful Tavira.

[@reginarieckenberg7675]

Nice to meet you in Tavira the other day!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great meeting you too Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@johnburns6247]

I've been to Portugal numerous times and find the local buses are a great way to get around, particularly in the Algarve. You have to try the rotisserie chichen. Either piri piri or the garlic and herb. Best chicken you will ever taste! for dessert, pasteis de Nata best dessert ever! Yum Yum😂😂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the tips! 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@markbajek2541]

Nice escape from the cold weather back home..

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes it is we agree Mark Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@diannedeloose5173]

Happy New Year Tina and Norm! We are in Praia da Luz for 2 more weeks. It would have been nice to meet up for coffee but you are in the east and we are in the west. Enjoy! We love it here.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! we are glad your are enjoying your trip Dianne Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@martymendes1]

So happy you're back. These are the videos that first drew me to your channel. Keep pumping out the Portugal content and you'll reach 100K subscibers before you're back in 🇨🇦. Looking forward to the next one. Take care.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Marty glad you enjoy our videos it’s lovely being back Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@gkennedy2998]

Glad to see you enjoying your annual Portugese holiday! Best wishes.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@terrigray9730]

Oh those tosta mista are my favourite! So much to love about Portugal. Enjoy your stay there.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@user-qr5og5gg6i]

Enjoy your winter away from home, good information we were supposed to go to Tavira for our nephews wedding in July but decided to stay home instead

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you sometimes we all have to make hard decisions on whether to go to things or not Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@sammie44]

Yay!! You’ve made it to Portugal😊 Happy holidays! Boas férias! Oh you escaped the snowstorm! Snowstorms!!! 😂 🌷Sam

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hey Sam, Yes we flew out December 29, New Year in Tavira with fireworks. We knew eventually the mild weather couldn’t last in Ontario or Canada. Love being here, so chill! 🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@Thenext30]

When we stayed in Tavira we walked everywhere including to the next town

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes it was all very walkable Krista 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@barbiec4312]

Great to see you guys! ❤

[@RockySmartDog]

Welcome to Tavira. What a timely trip, we got dumped last night here. Probably 30+cm of snow in Western Ontario.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry to hear that, makes our trip even better value 😂😂 (sorry), it has been unseasonably cool here and windy, high temps around +15°c, thanks for watching.

[@RockySmartDog]

We were in Tavira on Christmas day a few weeks ago. Weather was nice and sunny. Lucky we found Indian restaurants that were open that day. One served Italian food as well. Everything else was closed.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We too have had some great Indian meals Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@kenormsby6702]

Can you share what class of ticket you booked with Transat?

[@RockySmartDog]

@@kenormsby6702 They call it Eco-Budget, paid C$1100/person from Toronto to Faro round trip. Checked bag is C$75 extra one-way.

[@darlenebuchanan6552]

Wonderful!!!! Looking forward to your videos. Enjoy!!!

[@heatheraho224]

So happy to hear you are enjoying Portugal. I have been to CAA twice now trying to get my husband and I to Albefiera this winter-would like to try it for 3 weeks before committing to 2 months next winter. Just an FYI-tonight in Thunder Bay, it is going down to minus 32 so enjoy the sunshine and 17c!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hello Heather, there is the motivation right the minus 32°c it’s currently plus 18°c with us and very pleasant. We hope you can come and experience it for yourselves.

[@annehenderson462]

I will be so grateful for every tip! Next year for me.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful! hope you get to come Anne Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@luisafrnz5932]

So happy you are back in Portugal, looking forward to your adventures.

[@dawnk107]

So glad you are back in sunny Portugal. We arrived in Tavira last night. Not sure if you are still in Tavira, but if you are, we would love to meet for coffee or a cocktail. Enjoy the sun and wonderful Portuguese hospitality.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have great stay in Tavira

[@MrYabusa]

Welcome back Tina and Norm.

[@nathalienurse3336]

So glad to see my favourite young couple back in Portugal. I’m so jealous also because you are in Tavira my second fav city in Portugal. Glad you are enjoying yourselves. Have to check out your previous videos I’m subscribed but don’t always get to see all of the videos. Be safe and have fun………🤗🇨🇦

[@Kae731]

We’re gonna need pics of said artisan bread toastie

[@pensacola321]

You two look happy and healthy. Enjoy your stay in Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you ☕️🙂

[@portlandsean]

Love Tavera. Was there a few days ago. As I write I am sitting in Pingo doce having a number 4 on the menu. Coffee fruit drink pastel de nata and a cheese and ham croissant for €2.45

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Pingo is very good value!

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Enjoy the sunshine 🌞

[@johnnyboyvan]

Lucky you!! What a beautiful place. So cold here in ALL of Canada 🇨🇦. Wow you are famous!! Minus 13 here in Vancouver.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s a lot of fun Johnny stay warm 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@nairmiller2658]

Boa Dai You are looking great, getting out and about is always the best. Thanks for sharing, wish I could be there. Cheers.🤩

[@kriskafowlski4463]

Great to see you are back in Portugal! Very happy for you. Enjoy your time. Take care

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! Will do Kriska 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@colleensmith3374]

Love this style of video! Happy New Year & great travels

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@mjbalmmac1588]

Just got back from Portugal. You inspired us and it was wonderful. We stayed in portimao so much walkable beach. Fireworks for ny was spectacular. Stayed in a couple of cities. Just loved it weather was so nice warmer than expected. Definitely a great option for winters We did rent a car and there were lots of times wish we didn’t have it.

[@gracealdred2514]

Finally, you’re back! Enjoy!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Grace it’s great to be back 🇵🇹🍷🇨🇦

[@rlselby801]

I love you coverage of your travels. Were in Lagos and thanks to you, really enjoying it.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Happy to hear that! have a wonderful time Cheers 🇵🇹🍷🇨🇦☕️

[@lindahall8817]

Great video. Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You're welcome! 🇵🇹🍷🇨🇦

[@aztecforlife7360]

Great to see you two over seas and in Portugal again! Your pre-Covid Portugal content is how I first stumbled upon your videos. Been watching ever since. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your trip!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure!🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@thebordenkw486]

Wonderful news that you are there!! We are getting dumped on pretty good in S. Ontario, and the lake effect snow will keep accumulating for a few days. We are also expecting dropping temps and frigid days ahead. And there you two are in sweatshirt hoodies and all smiles 😊 I'm so happy to see you back in the Algarve.❤ I look forward to seeing you two enjoying Portugal and can't wait to see your beautiful videos of our lovely country. Cheers! 🎉

[@Northern_Squirrel]

Enjoy Tina/Norm, perfect timing. Weather is getting a lot colder over the next week to two here in southern Ontario.

[@sammie44]

You guys are looking great! Cheery, happy and healthy! Tina, the colourful scarf 🧣 looks lovely on you. 💕 Ok, ok Norm, the red hoodie looks nice on you too! 😆 Hope you enjoy every minute and take advantage of every opportunity. Glad you’re enjoying the tasty food. ☕️ 🍞 🧀 Are bbqued sardines your choice of foods to eat? 😋 Lucky snow birds you are!!!! Take care and be safe! 🌷Sam

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We do like Sardines Sam , we are enjoying being back Cheers 🍷🇨🇦☕️🙂🇵🇹

[@shelleylewis5294]

Great info. Enjoy

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks, will do! ☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@iniabellepaz445]

Hi Tina and Norm, Happy New Year, enjoy Portugal and Thank you for sharing great tips always. Stay well

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Happy new year! Cheers 🥳🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@suziqt8389]

Was in Portugal in May ...wonderful trip with my son.. hope you have a wonderful time. Its the unexpected things that make a trip great!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful and the fireworks 💥 have made the trip so special Suzi Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@elainedeveny1465]

What a memorable way to spend New Years 2023. Thanks for sharing, please keep the videos coming.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@cathybildson-cardoso6485]

Have a wonderful time in Portugal Tina and Norm. Can't wait to hear about your travels.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Cathy ☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@barbararoberts4471]

Happy New Year Tina & Norm! You are missing the freeze back here in Canada. Enjoy your holiday.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Barbara we are enjoying being back Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@yomioloko9727]

Great to see you back in Portugal. Can't wait for all the useful info updates for my next trip to Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

More to come!

[@CitizenTurtleIsland]

You can feel your relaxed happiness just watching your video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are so kind we are enjoying being back here Cheers 🇵🇹🍷☕️🇨🇦

[@cherrybb3888]

So happy for you guys that you made it back to Portugal. I love your hotel view with the river and the fireworks look spectacular. Will you show us the inside of some of your accommodations while you are there?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@darrenslater8186]

Thanks to your videos, we will be in Albufeira for the month of February. Enjoy your time in Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great Darren enjoy your time 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@willymueller4587]

Very nice, thanks for the updates, hope to follow in your footsteps very soon, keep them videos coming please

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks, will do!

[@serdody]

Loved watching that, will be in Tavira from 1/17 to 1/27. Then to Lagos for a week, then Sao Miguel for the month of February. Your videos were our inspiration for going to the Algarve. Looking forward to it!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! we hope you have a wonderful time Cheers 🇵🇹🍷☕️🇨🇦

[@iany2448]

Have a good time in Portugal!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Wow! 6:30 is a late meal for us! Have fun & enjoy! We love walking everywhere when we go on holiday

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is late for us too!

[@denischeevers9429]

Nice to see you back again.We are jealous as we can't do it this year. Hopefully we can get back next year. You left before the snow. Enjoy your stay and looking forward to your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Denis we hope your wife is Ok and that you will be both back next year today is 18°and sunny Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍷

[@PeterRusyn]

Good timing. Canada turned into an icicle. Enjoy the warm weather. LLAP from Montreal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was inevitable Peter, Canada always turns cold, just a little late this year.

[@sulemanpiracha8123]

Hi Tina & Norm, Wow! Tavira is beautiful city with Moorish Architecture, nice cafes and restaurants. We are so envious of you guys because we will not be able to visit Portugal this winter. Enjoy your stay!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much 🤗 we are enjoying being back Suleman it’s gorgeous 18°today and sunny 🌞🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@LloydM100]

Awesome. Hi from New Zealand, hoping to visit Portugal in our winter, June/July (and hoping it's not too hot) so loving your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It will be a lot hotter than now Lloyd ! but we have been here in Summer and it’s lovely also a lot more people Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

How nice that you are able to meet some of your subscribers! You must be getting famous! You left just in time because the Great Lakes is in the middle of a huge snow storm! Freezing cold temperatures high winds and a lot of snow. 😂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was nice meeting them and yes we escaped a big snowstorm ⛄️Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@carolnavan4137]

Yay. Enjoy.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Carol 🍷🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@JacobaCancerFighter]

Oh You Guys, I’m so happy for you that you are able to enjoy this trip. What a Blessing!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much it’s nice to be back Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@NESTMARK]

Yes is wonderful to watch. I also want to be going on vacations too but i can't afford it.

[@mikealhertzman2530]

@@NESTMARK You plan for vacation trips early. I will be traveling to Ibiza on 26th. Anyway am a retiree. Retired 10 years ago.

[@midlifetravelbug]

Great video! We just left there and loved the city! Cheers Chris and Jim!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks we hope you enjoyed your time there , we were surprised at the park all around the Lovely bandstand closed off last time we were there it was lovely to walk and sit in . Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@jeremy1350]

Hey Tina and Norm. Greetings from Montreal. (where it is (-2c) and snowing right now) Snow began to fall a few days into January. I look forward to all of your videos from Portugal. I know those rotisserie chickens come in handy when you feel hungry during "siesta" time. Hope all is well over there today.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! You too! it’s 18°sunny and warm today Jeremy Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

I had a smile pasted on my face through the entire video. It was great! Happy you’re enjoying yourselves. That hotel was a good pick!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! we have enjoyed the hotel stay Cecilia Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@gardenpost1]

I did too! Purely for the joy of seeing Tina and Norm having a great adventure!

[@buckw65]

Thanks so much for the update. Glad you're enjoying your stay in Portugal

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks! 😃

[@buckw65]

@ThisIsOurRetirement we're trying to get to Portugal for a holiday next year. In a few years, we're also looking at Portugal as a retirement location. For now, we'll live vicariously though you guys.

[@hermacoutts8587]

Hi Tina and Norm, lovely to see you again. Enjoy your holiday. Portugal sounds fabulous! ❤️🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! it’s nice being back Herma 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦🍷

[@michaelcooke4492]

Hi guys! Love the vids. We stayed in Albufeira for 6 weeks last year because of you. Loved it! We visited Tavira and had a lovely lunch at a small restaurant called “Tasquinha da Paula”. Super small, owner operated. Would recommend. ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome! Thank you! glad you had a great time Michael Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@AhJodie]

How lovely! I am thrilled you both are there and made this video. I have wanted to go there for several years, and may not ever get there, BUT..... I can sort of be there because I get to watch your videos! You look so fabulous, and I like your plans. The food looks fun and delicious. I believe the cheese sandwiches taste better because of the atmosphere! Have fun and I will be waiting for your next video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🇺🇸☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@elisabethgyorko7333]

Thank you for the great, informative video again, Tina and Norm. Our time has come. We're leaving Toronto on the 17th of January for 1 whole month. First 2 weeks in the Algarve, then Lisbon and Porto region. Look what you started 😂❤ we love you, keep the videos coming. Elisabeth and George

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! we hope you have a wonderful trip guys yesterday was 18° sunny and gorgeous safe flight ✈️ Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Nice to see the sunshine...loved Portugal and it certainly isn't off our list to return. Lovely fireworks- a great way to start the holiday. Enjoy. We had snow this morning. Happy travels. 👌🥶🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿😎

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It really is! yesterday was 18°sunny 🌞 just gorgeous, the fireworks 💥 were amazing highlight of our stay in Tavira , sorry to hear you have snow ⛄️ we have that back home they have a lot of snow .Cheers Anita 🇳🇱🍷🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🌞

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement ☃ all part of Mother Nature's annual clean up up stairs- dust from the clouds. 🤣 Enjoy the sun 😎 I'm assuming you are still in Portugal. 🩷

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we are, loving every moment and Pastel de Nata 😂😂💕

[@rachelpetry5888]

Love your videos, so informative! We met you a few times in the grocery store in Albufeira, Rachel and Rick. We are now in Tavira and can’t believe that we are also staying in a balcony room at Residencial Mares! What a coincidence, and what a fantastic location here. The rooftop at this hotel is amazing! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you two 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The hotel is a great location, we also enjoyed a meal from the Indian restaurant next door. Have fun in Tavira, was nice meeting you both. 😀😀

[@MariaSantos-fw8vu]

Enjoy your holiday in Algarve🎉🎉🎉

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦🍷

[@jacquibrooks7059]

Welocome back to Portugal , you are certainly having better weather than us. We live an hour north of Lisbon in Obidos and of the three winters we have lived here, it has been the wettest and the last week, the coldest. I hope you have an amazing time, Tavira and the East of Portugal towards the border with Spain is authentic and less commercial than the Western Algarve…Vila Real de Santo Antonio is worth a visit.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are enjoying the Eastern Algarve, that’s why we tend to stay south Portugal in winter.

[@paulhunter6652]

Hi Norm and Tina! Have a fantastic adventure! I think Helen and I will follow in your footsteps to Portugal. Using trains, buses and Ubers sounds great as I don’t like the crazy drivers lol. We are off to Grenada next week for fun in the sun. You left at a good time as there are frigid conditions here in Ontario. Enjoy the great food and Pasties de nata. U tube stars. You’re our heros! Cheers!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! have a great trip Paul we think you would both like the Algarve yesterday was 18° just lovely Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@robtuck5011]

Glad to see you there,we might see you there when we get to Alburfeira March 1st.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Maybe we hope you have a great trip Rob Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@lesleysmith8300]

I spent a day there. I was based in Villa Real San Antonio. Don't forget to visit and Monte Gordo, they are next door to Tavira on the train. Have a great time. Look forward to seeing more. ❤😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the tips! unfortunately when we went to go to Vila Real on the train 🚂They were on strike !! so we couldn’t go and it effected the next day too which was a shame Lesley Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@petearmstrong2778]

The red JP is a good vintage this year! Enjoy the stay.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We will have to try some Cheers 🍷

[@johnshellenberg1383]

Arrived in Albufeira on Thursday of last week. Loving it here. It’s -40 back in Edmonton, the 18C here feels wonderful.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! enjoy your stay Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@annettemcguire2068]

My husband got a real kick out of the photo with you! Happy travels!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cathydechambeau1813]

It was wonderful running into you at the airport and at Tavira! I am off to Praia do Vau (Portimão) for the next bit of my trip. Maybe our paths will cross again. Love watching your videos!

[@mjbalmmac1588]

I just got back from portimao. It was wonderful. So much beach. Tina and norm videos inspired us. Weather was warmer than expected. We will go back

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Cathy it was great meeting you too Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@4nshale]

You guys are really getting your steps in. The fireworks looked phenomenal. It must be a great feeling to be on a relaxed visit and not to be on a tight schedule to pack things in like a vacation. Enjoy your exploration and happy 2024.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Being a Retiree is indeed a Tough Job...❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we are and the fireworks 💥 were great Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Ver nice travel information. Thanks

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@etellr7475]

We have stayed in different places in the Algarve and in the rest of Portugal and we never rented a car. Much less stress. We love traveling by train.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

This is our first time without a car, we are making out just fine.

[@sharonvickers146]

I'm loving being back in Tavira for another long term stay. I have my main meal every day at lunchtime at a different restaurant and have never had a disappointing meal. It gives me the chance to walk it off after lunch in the daylight. You just have to learn to say "nao batates" (No potatoes), or you will end up with fries, boiled or roasted potatoes at every meal. I thought of you when I saw a new air fryer on sale for 40 Euros at Continente. You could buy it, use it for your stay, then donate it to a charity shop when you leave. Imagine a fresh (never frozen) tuna steak with veg or salad - there's nothing better! The churches are beautiful, the Fado incredible and the architecture amazing. A walk to Santa Luzia and back justifies a glass of wine with lunch! Lovely to have met you, and I hope you get a nice apartment in Tavira next time, and enjoy yourselves.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was great meeting you Sharon, thanks for the air fryer tip, we had seen one in Pingo Doce but it was small. Will check out Continente and yes donate it after two months. We hope you have a great rest of your trip.

[@user-vb1ct6dj1z]

Portugal looks fabulous! Enjoy. Cold and Snowy here in the nations capital.🌨️☃️🥂🍺.-Mike from Ottawa

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Mike yesterday was gorgeous 18° sunny and blue skies keep warm in all that snow ⛄️ Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@juliegoodwin6850]

Enjoy🌺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Julie 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@vjQUA]

Welcome to Portugal again, to the cold and rainy days, nothing that some cheeses and wines wont help^^ Hope you have a pleasant stay and dont forget to be happy ^^

[@JenShea]

Awe, so good to see you back in the land that I love! I’m house-sitting 45 minutes north of Ottawa and taking a break from the already 3.25 hours of shovelling, after a massive snow storm… I have about another 2 hours to go… waiting for my drenched clothes to dry and I’ll get back out there before it gets too dark. My first winter back in Canada in 9 years … yay! Ugh! Bring on the Portugal content so I can get away from it all, virtually. Portugal, for me, was the first time I’ve ever experienced NYE fireworks… I don’t know about Toronto, but we never have them in Ottawa. Cheers ~

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry to hear that you are shoveling snow Jen ⛄️we hear lots of places have lots of snow the fireworks were amazing stay safe and warm Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@JenShea]

It’s a good reminder of what I don’t want in my life. 5+ hours today and still have about 2 more hours of shovelling to go… and it’s still bloody snowing. Enjoy the sunshine & + temps!!! 🌨🇨🇦 >> 🌞🇵🇹​@@ThisIsOurRetirement

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s 18°sunny and gorgeous today 🌞 hope the snow ⛄️ stops soon Jen 🍷

[@JenShea]

Oh that's a great temperature! I hope it stops soon too, but if I'm honest, according to the weather app, there are more snow days coming than not. I'm agreeing to this kind of house-sit again, LOL @@ThisIsOurRetirement

[@maryrosed8475]

On holidays we never eat before 8 pm. Enjoy a nice evening meal. Enjoy your Portugal trip. Love hearing your stories.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Guess we are early eaters Mary rose , it’s nice to be back have a great weekend Cheers 🇵🇹🍷☕️🇨🇦

[@maryrosed8475]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement We also eat early at home! On hols a later dinner is our entertainment also! Enjoy your Portuguese vacation.

[@whirltraveller1350]

It is lovely to see you back in Portugal. We were in Tavira last year. We, too, have clear skies in Calgary, but guess what? As I write, we are negative 38 celcius. Enjoy. Roger

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Roger and yes that sounds really cold 🥶 Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦

[@ReggieRodrigues]

Hello Tina and Norm. You guys are KZbin celebrities now and pretty soon will have to give out autographs during your travels. 😄 I am happy to report that my wife and I made it to Albufeira. We left the dreary Michigan weather behind and are enjoying the blue skies of the Algarve. Next weekend we move on to Lagos to explore that area. Everything has been wonderful and we thank you for all the tips you provided in your videos. They are very helpful. Keep up the great work.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful we hope you enjoy your stay in the Algarve Reggie Cheers 🇺🇸☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@reginacid6830]

Enjoy! We'll be going to Portimao within 2 weeks. :-)

[@BrokeDad_Rich]

Great video, and I'd be lying if I didn't admit I'm just a little jealous : ) It would be great if you did a costs video, flight, hotel, bus etc.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇵🇹☕️🇨🇦🍻

[@MONICAANICA]

Happy New Year wherever you are 💕 Lucky you to see the "traditional" fire works. I hear that Montreal did not allow them this year. Might be just a rumour

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Happy new year!Monica 🥳the fireworks 💥 were amazing 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@annanufrio4468]

Have a great time you wont miss the snow back at home

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks no we won’t LOL ⛄️⛄️😂😂

[@dianparrotta2118]

Ohh what a great stream!! Have fun!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Dian great to be back Cheers 🇵🇹🍷☕️🇨🇦

[@dianparrotta2118]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I bought my ticket to Tenerife for June 22- July 31!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome 🙂

[@gaylewatson818]

Just choosing between Costa Rico and Portugal.. different foci but I like the temps . Look forward to seeing your trip. Thanks! (Will be leaving from TO also. )