Tips For A Winter Stay In The Algarve Portugal

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[@bharatbhogesara123]

Hi there Tina and Norm, it was so lovely to meet you guys in Albufeira Continente. I will be honest I was star stuck and lost for the words because it was the first time I met anyone I see on KZbin or television. You guys are brilliant and your advice helps lots of people including me. Keep it up and hope to see you again in beautiful Albufeira 😇😇😇

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was a pleasure to meet you too have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@mgastronomy]

Dear Norm and Tina. Thank you so much for making these videos. My wife and I have been several times in Portugal. We live in Etobicoke, Ontario. Last year we visited Tavira. Loved this town. We learned there is a place called Canadian Village near Tavira and Cabanas. We would like to explore expending next winter in the Algarve. We would like to know more about renting an apartment for one month. If we are not mistaken, you mentioned Luna Solaqua. Can you please tell how in advance can one room apartment be rented to secure a place to stay. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. All the best.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You can book for next year now but the prices have gone up hugely since we were last here and they are more for next year . We didn’t know about Canadian village Cheers 🇨🇦🙂🇵🇹

[@grandadan]

What I've seen in the Algarve many years ago, someone would call it a miracle. People coming for long stay has been happen for sometime. Look at so many thousands of houses they bought at Vilamoura area, or Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and so on. It started many moons ago! I met a gentleman from the UK that used to arrive every winter for a long stay and that's normal, but the incredible thing is that he was wearing crutches on arrival and afer a couple of weeks he could walk without them. Miracles that a good weather can do! Cheers

[@schaeli3756]

im really convinced to go there. Thanks for your nice videos.

[@michaelcooke4492]

Hi guys! Can you provide a link to the hotel? Thanks

[@davidmaclachlan]

Glad you're having a nice winter holiday. Thanks for sharing all your tips and experiences.

[@JS-yt9np]

Hello Tina & Norm. We are currently in Albufeira - our second year now. We decided to give Portugal a try after seeing one of your videos a couple years ago and it’s now looking like Albufeira will be our winter get away from the cold Alberta winters. Thanks to you guys! If we see you in the next few weeks we will be sure to say hi!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great!Have a wonderful time Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@pamelalambe1356]

Great video. Great information, and Ideas of things to put on my list . Spot on. Have fun, from the girl who got her booked trip to the Algarve cancelled by covid but it is still in my dreams to go . ha Thanks

[@MirandaHorger]

Good to know about the breeze in Tavira.

[@nairmiller2658]

Boa Dai Tina and Norm, thanks for all the great information. Hope one day to do exactly what you are doing, getting away from our freezing winters. Take care and enjoy. Nair

[@jocotti]

Enjoy, Love you kids.

[@paulettenguyen971]

Pink looks great on you!

[@irenelay3213]

Thanks for all the great information. Very helpful.

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

The eggs that you're talking about are really the healthiest because the orange color is the lutein that comes from the chickens eating healthy food like bugs and grasses! Very interesting about the Shelf stable eggs!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Most of Europe do not refrigerate eggs either.

[@lotte7171]

Here in the Netherlands eggs are never refrigerated.

[@ReggieRodrigues]

Hello Tina and Norm, my wife and I just finished our 3-week trip to the Algarve and loved every minute of it. Even the rainy days were great. Thank you again for all the great information you share on your videos as it made it easier for us to experience a wonderful vacation. We spent part of the time in Albufeira and part in Lagos. We had ocean view at both places and found the kitchens very well equipped including soap, a brand new sponge and the first location even had an egg flipper. 😀We walked a lot, used the bus service (Onda) in Lagos, rented a car for 3 days at both locations and used Uber 18 times. I was surprised how much cheaper the Uber rides are in Portugal. From the Albufeira - Ferreiras train station to our hotel by the beach it was less than 5 Euros. We flew to Lisbon, took the metro to the Lisboa-Oriente station where you can choose to take a train or a Flix Bus to Albufeira. The train costs around 25 Euros per person but you can buy tickets up to 60 days in advance at great discount at the cp website or using the cp app. As we look forward to repeating the experience again next January I want to share two negative things people may encounter: it is common for people to smoke in the outdoor seating area of restaurants. If you are bothered by people smoking near you this may be an issue. The other is that at Albufeira, Tavira and Lagos we had people approach us for money and sometimes they were pretty persistent and did not seem to want to leave us alone even though I said I was not giving them money. So, just don't be surprised if you encounter these things during your Algarve travels. Other than that we are in love with the Algarve. Thanks again and keep up the great videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing we are glad you had a great time , yes the smoking can be an issue it has stopped us going to some places in the past Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@lotte7171]

Try the Agros Leite Meio. Goes nicely with your breakfast cereals.

[@caroleanne8529]

So informative! I love your videos and wish that we "oldsters" who probably have 10 years on you could go to Portugal for the winter. For those able to make the trip, my advice is to not wait too long, because the older you get the faster time flies. Enjoy your winter and make lots of videos, so that I can enjoy it with you.

[@carolnavan4137]

Great tips, thank you. Enjoy the weather.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Carol it’s beautiful 🌞Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Enjoy that sunshine!!! CHEERS from HERE!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s just wonderful 🌞 Darryl have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@haleyjae4145]

Lovely dynamic duo 💚💚💚keep up the great videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you ☕🙂❤

[@daviddean6032]

I greatly enjoyed this video! Thank you Norm and Tina!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! Cheers David 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@annehenderson462]

Thank you for this update to date information. Your practical information is valued.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You're welcome glad you enjoyed it ☕️🙂

[@patticarter5887]

Thanks for all the great tips

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! enjoy your weekend Patti Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

You surely drew me in and kept me hooked... this is a lovely contribution to my day ...am sure you're gonna love it 🙏🌹

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful! we are enjoying being here away from the snow ⛄️ glad you liked it have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@shelleylewis5294]

Great Tips thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are so welcome! 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@andreathomson4803]

Hi Tina & Norm, along with the Wordle you should try Connections & Waffle! Enjoy the sunshine 😊

[@joebobby905]

Well will be going there because of your videos, thank you so much

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You’re welcome 😊

[@iniabellepaz445]

Hi Tina and Norm, great video. Love to learn new things and see the Portugal product was fun and informative. Continue enjoying your stay, please show some videos of the area. Thank you, Stay well.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! more videos coming Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@annehenderson462]

Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Anne have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@kimmacneil7562]

Hey Tina & Norm, terrific video. We’re headed off to the Algarve later this month. Hope to see you there!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That would be cool , we hope you have a wonderful trip Kim Cheers 🇨🇦☕🇵🇹

[@kimmacneil7562]

@@ThisIsOurRetirementWe’re from Halifax and have followed you for years. So happy for your channel’s success! Take Care (We can’t wait to get to the sun and blue skies. Today it feels like -10 and we’re in the middle of a 3 day blizzard.🥶🌬️⛄️)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Kim, we have had a run of great weather 18° to 21°c and some lovely blue skies, we wish you a good time in the sun ☀️🇨🇦🇵🇹☀️👍

[@Northern_Squirrel]

Thank you Tina and Norm, definitely we can learn from your contents. Last year we flew to Lisbon, rented a car and drove to the Algarve for a 2 weeks stay. Lisbon is very hectic and took a while to get in and out including renting and returning car at the airport. It was a nightmare. As for standard shift, I love driving standard so saved some money with rental. Anyhow, enjoy the sun, weather has been pretty good here in southern Ontario ❤🍁🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@fcf777]

thank you very much for this excellent and very informative video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You're very welcome! have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@tiddlywinks456]

We bought the same frying pan when we were in Continente!! €6!. You can buy fresh milk in Pingo doce in a refrigerated cabinet as we did because we hated the UHT milk, I’m sure you’ll find it in Continente too. We were there summer 2023.

[@kabsalsa]

Great video. Can you some time discuss vacationing in Portugal when you don’t speak the language?

[@juliescrapbook]

We are 3 months in Spain and we are living very similar things. Our apartment hotel is not as large as yours. We want to spend a few months in Portugal next year. Will you be doing an apartment tour? Would love to see your setup. ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have done tours of where we have stayed in our previous videos Julie , hope you are enjoying your trip too Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@nikkininedoor1480]

Love your channel. Great content! I hope to be in Portugal in 2025!

[@benyablonski6278]

GREAT Video! Lots of good tips, you just dont think about before hand. We've shared with folks about a place alonh the ocean in Comox BC. NOW were victim of our sharing. Bookings have gone up & what was a quiet place no one but us rented in Nov. Is now rented out year round. 😂 Seeing you 2 saturday mornings has become a delightful part of our Saturday routine. See you next week 😊. ~ Gentle Ben Vancouver ISLAND

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s too funny Ben LOL 😂😂 have an awesome weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🙂

[@wsgriffi]

Hey guys, that place looks very familiar. We loved staying there as well. Have fun.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome glad you enjoyed your time here have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@user-ps4pq7fz7p]

Meant to say our Aparthotel Very willing to replace anything old or dingy looking! 🇨🇦

[@googleuser2170]

I see many people are a bit hesitant to use the P4 car rental agencies, but they really are amazing deals. It's a very casual/informal set-up compared to other major European or North American systems, but I have never had an issue.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have always had good luck pre booking at P4

[@philipskipper2683]

Hi, Glad to see you are having a good time. My wife and I are retired like you, and we are now thinking of traveling now. Do you use a travel agent when choosing trips away from Canada. Thankyou

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Not really most of the trips we book ourselves direct if we book Cruises 🚢 we book through an agent Cheers 🙂☕️

[@sulemanpiracha8123]

Hi Tina and Norm, Yes, United Air is starting direct flights to Faro in May, 2024. This will be nice and cheaper as you mentioned. We drink PG Tips tea and it is available in Algarve, as well as 'Kaffeesahne' which is equivalent of half & half. Thanks for showing this to us and thanks for another very useful video. Enjoy your Albufeira stay!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it Suleman , Tina likes PG tips too have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@libbyannstew8775]

I will look for Kaffeesahne in Madeira; I could not find 10% coffee cream so made my own coffee cream using milk and whipping cream. Rather disgusting and artery clogging if I do say so myself.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That doesn’t sound delicious Libby Ann ! have a great weekend Cheers 🙂

[@libbyannstew8775]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement It wasn’t - onward and upward!!

[@germainpepin7006]

Another great video. Thanks!We will try the Pestana group this winter. Hoping we will be OK.

[@marcelmed4574]

Great videos as always, thank you. The US to Faro flight will be offered on United direct out of Newark, four times a week starting in May as mentioned in your video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! thanks for sharing 🇺🇸🇨🇦☕️✈️🇵🇹

[@willymueller4587]

Thanks Norm & Tina were right behind you, we got our kettle, light & flipper, Faro on Feb. 13, Tavira 7 nights , Albufeira for 6 nights , first timers for Portugal , excited

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great to hear we hope you have a good time , the weather has been great for the last two weeks Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@willymueller4587]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement weather here in Ontario is nice as well 40 f. & finally sunny

[@mattscotttravels]

Wine $ 😉 Thanks for sharing. Love the Algarve but won't be making it this winter. Enjoy. Cheers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Matthew 🍷sorry you can’t make it this year Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@johnnyboyvan]

Standard cars!!! Ughhh 😮 Very few know how to drive 🚗 those here. Two beds 🛌 in a cruise ship 🚢 can always be made into one. We arrive with one made and request two separate beds...first world 🌎 problems.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Having grown up in the UK 🇬🇧 we learned to drive on standard cars 🚗 but way more prefer automatic Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@marjanpopovski1286]

Can you suggest any apparthotels in Algarve?

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Great advice, I’ve just bought some free range eggs, here in Yorkshire U.K. from a major supermarket and they are white, I haven’t see white eggs for years

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have a great weekend Cheers ☕🇵🇹🇨🇦

[@lotte7171]

If a chicken has red earlobes the eggs are brown, white earlobes = white eggs

[@barfed64]

Now I know why the hotel prices went up in Albufeira! 😅

[@JuneAdams-li9sy]

The bright orange colour of egg yolks can result from laying hens being free range. Its possible that, if they are laid by battery hens, the hens may have been fed something to create the colour, in the same way as farmed salmon are fed a colouring agent.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Very true June!

[@kappa2ou3]

The hens have a corn-based diet and can walk freely during the day.

[@macdaddymgiarc]

"huge upgrade" to Automatic on a rental is a relative amount. I have rented automatics in Portugal and the upgrade is really not very much. Maybe 10-15% more than the base amount. For me, I am on new roads, with lots to pay attention to, so having one less thing to think about with a rental (i.e. the gears!) I am happy to pay for the upgrade to Automatic. Thanks for another great video and enjoy your time in Algarve from a sunny beautiful Hamilton, ON.

[@MrGearoid65]

How are you, Tina and Norm! Looking great, as usual. Useful video again. Portuguese tourism should be sponsoring your channel!!! Keep the tips coming. All the best, from Marseille where we were at the Ireland v France 6 nations game. What a result!!! 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds like a great game! We are well and loving Portugal, enjoying the mild weather and happy we are not freezing back home. Have a nice weekend in France.

[@MrGearoid65]

Brilliant. More power to you both.

[@NapoleonGoodBoy]

Quick question Tina and Norm. Do you get supplemental insurance on your rental car to cover accident liability ? I'm always scared of liability with car rentals even with credit card protection!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have decided if we rent a car 🚗 in the future we will take their insurance, as the credit card insurance isn’t too clear 🤔

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Tina and Norm. Today in Montreal we are sitting at (-6c) and sunny. We had enough rain over the past week that has washed most of the snow and grit away. Still chilly. Yes, it would be the Canadian in t-shirts while everyone else is still in their winter coats, right ?? Sounds like you are having fun over there. Maybe you should start asking for a commission for every booking that comes in from someone who is watching your videos, yes?? Or referral points or bonus perk points. (You can add them on to your shoppers drug mart card) ha ha ha

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad your weather is improving Jeremy it’s lovely here , there are lots of people staying here that have booked after seeing our videos points would be good LOL 😂😂

[@mrscuteas]

I think it would be good to travel to Portugal in Winter to escape the heat here of our Australian summer 🥵

[@mrwhy8073]

My sister and brother in-law have wintered in the Algarve for more than 10 years. They have found since that dirty word COVID,prices for accommodation have increased dramatically and will not going back after this year. They only seek out rentals through locals ,to get lowest price.

[@christopherbarker976]

Hi Tina & Norm another great video and as always some good tips I’m like you Norm I have Tony Curtis hair cut 😂 Pleased you are both having a wonderful time take care. Christopher Barker

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Lots in common Christopher including haircuts LOL 😂 have a great weekend Cheers 🇬🇧🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@sonya9227]

Good morning 😊Would you be able to share with us what hotel you stayed at?

[@valdamarielegault1907]

Lunch with Tina and Norm! Cheers!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have a great lunch Valda Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@billyrock8305]

What hotel are you staying at? We are looking at seaside hotels for 2-3 month duration. Can you provide links for recommendations?

[@pauladosch7062]

Can you mention the apart hotel chains that you recommend? Thank you!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are familiar with but not recommending Pestana Group, Real Hotel , Luna , 3HB , Alfagar Aparthotels if you Google Aparthotels in the town you fancy lots come up Paula .Have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@sandramaki7819]

Non stick frying pans are made of Teflon which is a carcinogen. Best to avoid this type of pan altogether! Stay safe ❤❤❤

[@mikedennington8856]

Get the bus from Lisbon to Faro its cheap and quick.

[@janettevandenbroeck-sv6lx]

What is the name of the apt hotel you stay at please

[@liloandlolo9893]

Hi Tina & Norm! Love your channel. We are fellow Canadians looking to spend some time in the Algarve. Where can I find the link to your apart-hotel in Albufiera? thank you!

[@bob-d3908]

Who did you rent your car from and did you purchase the insurance ? Maybe you could a video about car rental. We are going to be renting a car in Faro the 1st week of March and wondering do we need to purchase extra insurance or will the coverage through are credit card be enough.

[@paulhunter6652]

Hi Norm and Tina: Just bought two air fryers from Costco on line that were on sale. What are you doing for fun and adventures while in Portugal? Have a great weekend! Cheers!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! Walking a gorgeous beach enjoying 20° weather Paul have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@silvanamoen7581]

Hello Guys we already enjoy all your video’s especially the ones from Portugal 🇵🇹 we love to go there always stays in Portimao and the Algarve also Lagos .? Withch it’s the place you’ll stay the most in the Albufeira..? We love to go there next time and we’re planning a long vacation in the Algarve next year God willing first ..?🙏 I appreciate you all feed back and God Bless you both and continue traveling like you all always do ..! God Bless .!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We like lots of towns Tavira , Albufeira , Armacao de Pera are all nice for us Lagos and Portimao are maybe a bit far away from the airport.Hope you have a nice stay Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@ftkinsella]

What do you think about bringing a old guy or gal along with you and you can teach them on the go? I could be your first student. Lol ❤❤❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

😂😂

[@williampeddle3360]

Tina and Norm, your channel has indeed taken on a life of its own. Please don't get consumed with it, take time for each other, get out from behind the camera and enjoy what life has to offer. There's a whole wide world out there with coloured flowers, bright blue skies, dining experiences and lovely beaches other than the channel. Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for your comment William just really curious why you said what you did have a great weekend Cheers 🙂☕️

[@williampeddle3360]

It takes a lot of time and effort to produce and edit all these videos. Just giving you plaudits on a job well done. Just don't forget to take some quality time together. Nothing more, nothing less. Best wishes.@@ThisIsOurRetirement

[@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb]

You should be proud of the community you have created. We are in New Orleans and the temp was 21 C yesterday and the locals had lots of clothing on. We are from Colorado.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for saying that we too are enjoying 21°sunny it’s beautiful Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Interesting! Neither Keith nor I drive a standard so we would be hurting in Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

So glad Norm can , but we are enjoying this time not having a car 🚗 have a great week guys Cheers 🇺🇸☕️🇵🇹🇨🇦

[@ArmandPileggi]

Hi Norm and Tina, just got back to US after stay in Algarve for 5 weeks. We love it there. Hopefully my wife and I will go back next winter for 10 weeks. We would like to look into flying to Florence Italy from Faro and back. Flights and car rental are very reasonable. Would you ever consider visiting another European country while staying in Portugal?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have driven to Seville on past trips and really enjoyed that , haven’t thought of flying anywhere have a nice weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🇺🇸

[@caroleanne8529]

We had friends that were transferred to Portugal for a year for work. They travelled all over Europe with no problems. Just be aware that luggage size and weight limits on European airlines are much less that those in the US. Plus, Europe has great train service. Have a fun time!

[@lianesmith3083]

Back in the 60’s, if you got an 18 degree January day in Miami, a lot of women would wear their ‘fur’ jackets as there wasn’t many opportunities to show them off! Maybe the Portuguese are enjoying a chance to show off their winter jackets.

[@Maria-js9ou]

It's not for show, it's because they are cold, and they are VERY surprised by the t-shirts that the English wear!

[@johnfinnie8666]

Hi ,we have been following you for years...we are John and Pru from Edmonton. We did a "long" stay I Albufiera of 22 days in Playa de Oura at Muthu Clube resort. It was fine and we did have a stove and microwave. However we're curious about the area of your apartment hotel which seems much more centrally located than where we were. Where are you in Alberfeira? Thanks.

[@andreaconroy3623]

You sound as though you are English - and that's how we do our eggs here too - also, mainly brown eggs but you can get white as well - or blue!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Funny we haven’t seen any white yet in the stores all brown 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@janecopeland2306]

I was in Vilamoura in November and the place was deserted! The were rolling up the sidewalks as the end of November came closer. We had a lovely apart-hotel with a well-equipped kitchen and lovely grounds. It was a lovely break away.

[@Tony99949]

Tina and Norm, you are a great inspiration for me as I head into retirement. You guys are entertaining and informative. I’ve been watching your channel for well over a year now and it’s great. Thanks to both of you and keep these videos coming. P.S. you’d be great neighbors on any vacation

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Tony!

[@martymendes1]

Thank you for the great tips. There are advantages to being there in the winter. Namely, much less crowded, no summer heat waves and everything is more affordable. When I was in Lagos a few summers back the restaurants were all packed and, without reservations, we were left to wander hungry for any place that would take us. Not fun! As for the winter jackets in warm weather, it might be a genetic vulnerability. I'm Canadian born with Portuguese parents and I'm still a super wimp when it comes to the cool weather 😂 Take care and keep up the great work.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Marty glad you enjoy our videos Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@tommyjames789]

What cell service are you using for your cell phone?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We don’t use cell service

[@MichaelBrown-og8yr]

Hi I also seen you both in shops .we live here in in albufeira its alot warmer here than last February it was going down to 15 c insde where as its 19-20c presently. We were in uk 2weeks ago up north it was -6 at night and some days no warmer than -3 .i had to buy thermal gloves as walking around for over 20 mins with normal gloves and your hands started to freeze. Hope you enjoy your time in albufeira. Have you tried the bella vista sports bar .lovely place.,which has just been extended that has a mix of locals and afew tourists. The prices are not tourist prices .The cottage has moved back up the top end of the strip they do a wonderful breakfast. They are closed till end of this month .Have you been upstairs in the continente on the new outside terrace ?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hello Michael, Thanks for your recommendations, we had been to O’Jorge before but hear it’s under new ownership? It didn’t look busy at all. Yes we have been upstairs at The Terrace and it’s wonderful, we have a video next week that includes it. Thanks for watching our videos and giving us some ideas for restaurants.

[@mikemurphy2112]

Dear Tina and Norm, thank you again for a very informative video. I was a little disappointed as I thought you might have shown various areas while you were out and about, supermarkets, restaurants, beach etc. Nevertheless, please take care of yourselves. As for the bed arrangement, I started sleeping on the left side of the bed, it just doesn't fell right.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Next weeks video Mike, what has changed!

[@larrycanada2100]

What advantages does south Portugal have over south Florida for snowbirds looking to escape winter for a month or two?

[@user-oq5bs9ps2b]

Sanity

[@davefrayne6468]

Price

[@lotte7171]

Have you already seen the wonderful mimosa and almond blossom?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes they are lovely we have even seen Poinsettia trees!! Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@susanclark9143]

What hotels can you recommend? I love your channel have been watching you for years

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Susan, we don’t feel comfortable recommending hotels, it’s so subjective.

[@stevenwright9859]

Do you mind sharing which accommodation are you using for the monthly rental in Albufuera? We are spend8ng several months there in October 2024

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We will when we move on 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@stevenwright9859]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement fair enough. Thanks

[@jenniferlindorff9710]

Hi Tina and Norm, thank you for the handy tips! My family and I are heading to the Algarve in two weeks! Really looking forward to a little sunshine ☀️ Best wishes from Vermont!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have a great trip Jennifer 🇵🇹

[@johnburns6247]

Have been to Portugal many times for extended stays. Never needed to rent a car, as the bus systems are excellent and reach any area you want to explore. You can rent bicycles as well and if you take one for a month the cost is quite inexpensive.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are enjoying not having a car and starting to use Bolt , Uber and the local buses John Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@AC-bk3jd]

Do they have green tea?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We think they do 🙂

[@1alfonsorico]

Hi Tina and Norm, what website do you use to find Apart Hotels in Portugal? Thanks.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We often look at Booking.com , Expedia , Tripadvisor, then if we like a place we contact the place direct as often you get a better deal Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@1alfonsorico]

Thak you.@@ThisIsOurRetirement

[@qq2441]

Thanks to all your great travel commentary I'm now contemplating a trip to Portugal this spring. How are prices there for groceries along with the exchange on CAD$? Is it ok to use a canadian credit card for daily purchases or would you recommend another method? Great suggestion on NordVPN as you never know who might be "eavesdropping" on your information. Btw, if you like Wordle & Spelling Bee you might also like Waffle... i've been using it as my "warm-up" exercise before tackling the daily Wordle :) Take care...stay safe

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion of Waffle we are now doing that too great fun ! you can use credit cards no problem we use cards and cash we actually think groceries back in Canada 🇨🇦 are slightly cheaper but stores do have specials , hope you get to visit it’s a great place Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@srely3786]

Can you tell us which airlines fly direct from Toronto to Faro airport? Thank you! Love your content! ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Air Transat does 🙂

[@srely3786]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement thank you!

[@karenlowes7802]

What winter? It's mild and sometimes rain. No snow here in Ottawa, Ontario.

[@kellypark6843]

Hello Tina & Norm, My husband and I from Winnipeg, Canada are in Portugal for 2 months. We also decided to try this as a result of your videos. We are staying at a wonderful apartment in Ferreiras that is very reasonably priced. We often walk into Albufeira but also take the Giro bus in regularly. As we haven't rented a car yet our biggest frustration has been trying to figure out the regional buses to get around to the towns along the coast. I have reviewed many websites but have not found anything that provides the necessary info easily. Do you have any hints to help us with the bus system?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

There is the Vamus buses 🚌 that go along the Algarve , but look at the train 🚂 have a coffee ☕️at the station the train goes all along the Algarve Kelly Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@nickn146]

What is the name of.your hotel. Fan from Oakville

[@JayandSarah]

Eggs and washing vs. not washing is long related to salmonella and vaccination of birds. There is no right or wrong. What might be true, is that on a per capita basis, there is far less food poisoning, salmonella etc in countries with stricter protocols around washing eggs, dealing with food handling situations etc. In many decades in North America, I had food poisoning once... at my own hand, having mishandled poultry and other food. Move to some areas of Europe or Asia, you can have this with some regular frequency due to lack of handling practices and food safety. It's ... six and a half, a dozen of the other. When we live in Europe, we buy our eggs at teh market and stick them in the fridge out of habit, not necessity I suppose. We also carry a good prescription of azythromicyn, in case you get sick.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It really comes down to farming practices and the big egg farms are pushing limits of cleanliness and animal husbandry. In Japan the egg farming is so tightly managed you can safely eat raw eggs. North America washes eggs to sanitize them and remove possible salmonella contamination. Other countries have tighter laws about farming so don’t have the same need for washing.

[@Doycompany]

Geeat video. How do you use Nord with firestick. Do you hotspot of a device that has nord or some other way thanks

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We downloaded the NordVpn app from the Amazon App Store (Google), then logged in and that was that, click the app icon on your Firestick to launch it.

[@billyb5057]

yes language guess can be a problem all interesting things you encounter *🥸its a full view😎Au🦘A big like👍☑*

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for visiting Billy always lovely to hear from you 🍷 🇦🇺 🇵🇹🇨🇦☕️🙂