SILVER COAST 🇵🇹 Food & Wine - Last Month in Portugal

[@MrRugbyprop1]

Thank you for showing the REAL Portugal. Safe travels!

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are so pleased you enjoyed this video! We love Portugal and love sharing it with others! 🇵🇹❤ Next week's video will be about my trip to Lisbon and flight to the UK... I need to get a move on and finish it 😁😀 ~ Mandy

[@JenShea]

Olá Mandy & Lee - you made my heart skip a beat with the opening of this video! I am sure I’ve mentioned to you before how much I love Cabo Carvoeiro. It was one of my favourite places to go when I had a bit of free time. Only a few minutes away in the car and I could watch the most magnificent winter sunsets. I wonder if the rooftop of the restaurant is still accessible? Those rock formations are a must see and as child I was always fascinated by such things. Still am. I might have been a geologist in a former life. When I lived there, there was a large colony of little cats living amongst the cliffs, close to the restaurant. I started to bring tins of tuna with me to feed them. There were other locals who fed them as well. I have some pretty spectacular sunset photos from the cliffs and on one evening, in particular, the sky was blazing orange behind the silhouettes of cats and gulls. So beautiful! I regret not going in to churches and chapels in Portugal. I didn’t know if it was OK to do, especially in non-touristy places. I didn’t speak the language yet, and I am not Catholic so really didn’t know if it was allowed. Now of course, I do know and will enjoy visiting them. My Mum was an amazing photographer and loved taking photos of churches and lighthouses… (amongst other things) and passed that love down to me. I can’t wait to see inside Nossa Senhora dos Remédios! It’s such a shame the restaurant is now closed. It was a very popular place, and even had a steady business in the winter. Terrific seafood I’m told. I didn’t eat out… saving pennies, but also because I was solo most of the time, I ate at home. As a shy introvert, I never got used to eating alone in a restaurant. Naturally I’ve had to many times but it’s not my thing. Funny, eh? Cafes I’m fine… but in a nice restaurant I don’t feel so comfortable. That Wok Peniche looks great! I hope it stays and I can try it once I’m back. I’ll get one of my local friends to join me!! Are those wine prices (and for me food prices as well) incredible. I picked up a bottle of Vinho Verde at the little market in Atouguia to take with me to dinner at a friends and she was so pleased… said it was one of her favourites (and is most definitely mine - I can get it in Canada & the US - yay)… and I paid maybe just under 2 euros for it! Incredible. In Canada it’s $12 - still a bargain by Canadian standards. Such a lovely video… it really is a special country and a very special area, so near and dear to my heart. My heart thanks you both for this video. Take care friends xx

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Jen! We are so pleased that this video brought back such happy memories, and that we could share beautiful Cabo Carvoeiro with you! Some things have changed, ie no access at all to the restaurant now as it's completely blocked off. Also we didn't see any cats there, so maybe the colony has been relocated. The church is so beautiful and I'm sure you will enjoy visiting Nossa Senhora when you return! I always used to feel uncomfortable eating out on my own, but now I spend so much time videoing and taking photos that any discomfort is immediately banished 😉 It's a great avoidance method! I really like vinho verde, and it will always be such a wonderful reminder of Portugal... not that I'd pay more than €5 for it anywhere in the world, so am stuck drinking it only in beautiful Portugal! Thank you so much again, and we are so happy that this video was so special for you! ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@stephenjarzombek2903]

That buffet....my goodness, what a selection. I'm hungry but it's still 90 minutes before lunchtime!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hahhha, I know exactly what you mean, Stephen! It was so difficult editing that section as we were in Riyadh at the time, and it really made me crave sushi! 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@merwis1]

Another excellent video! THANK YOU!!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're happy you enjoyed this video. Thank you so much, and thank you also for your kind gift and lovely message. You've made our day! Sending virtual hugs from Saudi Arabia 😁😀 ~ Mandy

[@cindybruin4888]

Great video guys. We discovered that coastline on the way to Peniche on our last visit. It's really amazing isn't it. Have penciled in to take my group to the Wok buffet. That long black fish in the market is espada. Espada con banana is a famous dish from Madeira, so yummy. Only caught in the deep waters around the island, hence the huge eyes as it's a very deep water fish. I love that market in Caldas, best olives in Portugal. I'm so going to miss you guys not being in Portugal, but on to more adventures. I look forward to you sharing them as well. A big thank you for sharing your travels over the last 2 years. You saved me during COVID from bad non travel withdrawals. And I have discovered many wonderful places and other countries I will now try to visit. Cheers.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Cindy, thank you so much for always writing such wonderful comments, and for your brilliant recommendation that we visit Nazaré... we will always be so grateful for that! I am sure that you and your group will have an amazing time, and we look forward to hearing about your trip! We are so pleased that our channel was a welcome diversion during lockdown, and that you are still interested in our channel even though we have left beautiful Portugal, but will definitely return! 🇵🇹❤️ ~ Mandy

[@suebowman7258]

Thank you for sharing tips and useful information. I love Many’s toilet segment and it is important. The buffet looks nice with a reasonable price. I love Portuguese wine wonderful and it is very affordable. Portugal will not be same without Mandy and Lee 😢

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue! Our Portugal videos have been so fortunate to have so many wonderful comments posted by such an amazing person as yourself, and we appreciate you more than words can express! Sending big hugs from Saudi Arabia! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@SugarPilz]

I have enjoyed your views of Portugal. One thing I noticed over the course of the videos is how good Lee got at speaking Portuguese. Did he study it or have prior exposure to the language? I can only hope to pick it up as well as he did.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Olá and thank you so much 🙏. I studied a little every day for the two years there and tried to speak as often as possible. I'd learnt a bit in 2014 when I went to Brazil also. Do try and learn a little every day if you can. It's well worth the effort when you get to interact with people there as they really appreciate it. Good luck 😊 ~ Lee

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ericak7825 Yes, no problem. There are a few differences but I never once had a Portuguese person say they couldn't understand me because I was speaking Brazilian Portuguese. As an example, English is spoken in so many countries, and there are so many wildly varying accents, yet we manage to understand each other 😀😁

[@NazrulIslam-qq1cv]

u very honest woman and man... l like it

[@FrugalTravellers]

That is so very kind. Thank you so much 🙏😁 ~ Mandy

[@dtransilvano8038]

Wok Peniche and Pingo Doce sounds really good😉

[@FrugalTravellers]

They are both awesome... and we were fortunate to be taken there by the loveliest people! Great food, excellent conversation... we were truly blessed! ~ Mandy 😁😀🙏

[@PlanetImo]

Cor! Look at all that wine!

[@FrugalTravellers]

I've stopped drinking now that we've left Portugal... the wine is just so good there, and so inexpensive, that I'm not interested in drinking anywhere else 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@module79l28]

13:53 - Those are Eels. 14:09 - Oh, c'mon, this one should've been easy! "Raia" is Ray. 😁

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you! It's great when viewers can supply the answers! 🙏😁😀 ~ Mandy

[@julieeggleton9743]

Great mixed content vlog. Some of my favourites are like this.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely to hear, Julie, thank you! I favour mixed content vlogs spread across a longer time period. Lee favours dealing with a single-day vlog, with a clearly defined start and finish... and from that it's fairly clear that he's the tidy one and I'm the messy one 😁🤣 ~ Mandy

[@julieeggleton9743]

@@FrugalTravellers Creative not messy!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@julieeggleton9743 I'll start saying that, but the chaos on my site of the room might indicate otherwise 😁😀 ~ Mandy

[@explorewithcasey]

Beautiful!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, Casey! 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@PlanetImo]

We love a bidet!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Aren't they great! 😁😀

[@sherryhead8224]

Really enjoying your video's. Planning a trip to Porto and Nazare. Thanks for all the info.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for your lovely comment, Sherry! We've made quite a few videos on Porto and Nazaré, and we hope they're helpful 😁😀 ~ Mandy Porto: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrnuLdAJKQgo19gjMhN49tNF Nazaré PORTUGAL: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrl_GXlNBJR6GDqHuCh4wUgT

[@sherryhead8224]

Thanks Mandy. 😊 Are the steps that you climbed beside the funicular in Nazare? Can't wait to go to the Brazil restaurant.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Sherry. The walkway is on the same hillside as the funicular, but you only see it when you reach the top 😁 I really hope you enjoy Via Brasil! Say hello to Tony and Stella for us! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@sherryhead8224]

@Frugal Travellers I sure will 😃. Any chance you will return to Porto or Nazare in March?

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@sherryhead8224 No, we will be in New Zealand then. We'll be back in Portugal in September 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@PlanetImo]

Oh you have invisible friends! All the rage for the modern vlogger you know.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hahhha 🤣 We had such a great time with our IFs... thank you for introducing that term to us with your IB! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@whirltraveller1350]

Could I be wrong as I am certain that I received a notification that you were going live earlier today? I was standing by, but nothing happened. Roger, Canada (but in Mexico now)

[@whirltraveller1350]

Today 28th 9 meant to say.

[@whirltraveller1350]

I meant.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@whirltraveller1350 Hello Roger! Things have been different this week as we haven't yet been able to upload the regular video... my Farewell Portugal vlog which will be posted on Tuesday. Fortunately we had a Short to fill in the gap BUT I had automatically set it as a Premiere, so a Live Chat would have been showing for 30 seconds. We've only ever tried one Live before... maybe it's something we should look at?! ~ Mandy 😊😁

[@julieeggleton9743]

8 hour stopover in Porto. What should I do? Where is the best menu of the day?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Julie! I've added a link to a blog post in the Pinned Comment on our Magical Porto video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3LKn3mXlrqjpq8 which was the brilliant walk that Ma, Gaz and I did. It covers all of my favourites places in beautiful Porto! The video also shows the best Menu do Día in town, but you need to get there early as it sells out fast! I think you can reserve on Facebook ~ Mandy 😁😊

[@PlanetImo]

Mmm. Yeah - I think that top and pair of jeans had about had it. You certainly got a lot of wear out of them. I bet you got some charity shop bargains to replace them!

[@FrugalTravellers]

I get attached to clothes and find it so hard to throw them away. If we'd been in the UK I would have put them in storage and kept them as souvenirs! Turns out I didn't need to buy new jeans as had 2 op shop pairs in storage ~ Mandy 😀😁

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[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 😁😊

[@mikemurphy2112]

Hi, anybody miss me or never heard of me? LOL

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Mike! It's been ages... I hope you've been ok! ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@mikemurphy2112]

@@FrugalTravellers Hi Mandy, I have been drinking, smoking and running around with loose woman, time to get back to reality and focus on Frugal Travellers, loved your latest video of Portugal. I trust you and Lee are doing fine and keeping safe.