Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho

Inês spends a quiet day in Mértola, watching summer fade into early September. She visits the church of Nossa Senhora das Neves, has lunch by the Guadiana, and reflects on the town's layered history, low cost of living, and the gentle rhythm of rural Alentejo.

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Episode 29 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Mértola, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Café Guadiana, Ermida de Nossa Senhora das Neves, Al Andaluz, Beira Rio Náutica, Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, Hotel Beira Rio, Torre de Menagem.

Covered: Mértola and the Guadiana river, local crafts and weaving cooperative, Alentejo cuisine and dining, cost of living and travel budget, Mértola historical layers and heritage, river tourism and nature observation.

Chapters:
00:00 Café Guadiana
00:51 Ermida de Nossa Senhora das Neves
02:47 Beira Rio Náutica
05:21 Hotel Beira Rio
07:15 Al Andaluz

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#Mértola #Alentejo #Guadiana #PortugalTravel #RuralPortugal #CostOfLiving #TraditionalCrafts #RiverBoat #SopaDeCação #CarneDePorco #MértolaCastle #AlentejoFood #SlowTravel #RiverLife #PortugueseHeritage #MértolaMuseums #AlentejoCoast

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Day three in Mértola: I drive to the ghost town of Mina de São Domingos, swim at the Tapada Grande river beach, and chase the sunset at Pulo do Lobo waterfall. Plus, the practical side of living in a rural Alentejo town, from bank accounts to the cost of a daily plate.

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Episode 28 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Mértola, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Mina de São Domingos, Mineiro House Museum, Tapada Grande, Pulo do Lobo, Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mértola, Mértola Castle, Castle of Mértola.

Covered: Mina de São Domingos and mining history, River beaches and natural parks, Cost of living and expenses in rural Alentejo, Practical residency paperwork in Portugal, Alentejo cuisine and local dining, Local wildlife and birdwatching.

Chapters:
00:00 Mina de São Domingos
02:07 Tapada Grande
04:27 Car interior on road
05:41 Old town square
06:30 Restaurant interior

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#Mertola #Alentejo #PortugalTravel #MinaDeSãoDomingos #PuloDoLobo #GuadianaValley #RiverBeach #GhostTown #CostOfLivingPortugal #MovingToPortugal #AlentejoFood #DayTripPortugal #NaturePortugal #TravelPortugal #OffTheBeatenPath #SlowTravel #PortugueseHistory

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Inês spends day two in Mértola visiting the weaving cooperative, exploring the Alcáçova do Castelo ruins, and planning a kayak trip on the Guadiana. She shares practical costs and the town's unique history.

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Episode 27 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Mértola, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Alcáçova do Castelo, Café Guadiana, Espaço Casa Amarela, Restaurante Pizzaria A Paragem, Basílica Paleocristã, Hotel Beira Rio, Mina de São Domingos, Pulo do Lobo.

Covered: Traditional crafts, Moorish history and archaeology, River tourism and kayaking, Local cuisine and pricing, Practical residency paperwork.

Chapters:
00:00 Mértola
01:08 Alcáçova do Castelo
02:23 Café Guadiana
03:42 Espaço Casa Amarela
04:56 Bank interior with soft chatter
06:17 Basílica Paleocristã
08:09 Mina de São Domingos

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#Mertola #Alentejo #PortugalTravel #GuadianaRiver #KayakPortugal #MoorishHistory #VilaMuseu #TradicionalCrafts #WeavingAlentejo #MigasComPorcoPreto #SopaDeCacao #CostOfLivingPortugal #MovingToPortugal #RiverBeach #PuloDoLobo #MinaDeSãoDomingos #PortugalPodcast #HiddenPortugal

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Inês arrives in Mértola, Portugal's vila museu, and explores the only surviving medieval mosque, the castle keep, and the open-air museum layers from Roman to Moorish times. She reflects on the town's affordable living costs, the drive from Tavira, and the river life that defines this Alentejo gem.

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Episode 26 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Mértola, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Café Guadiana, Castelo de Mértola, Igreja Matriz, Alcáçova do Castelo, Museu de Arte Islâmica, Tamuje, Beira Rio Náutica, Hotel Beira Rio.

Covered: Mértola arrival and first impressions, Moorish history and the mosque church, Mértola's open-air museum network, Cost of living in rural Alentejo, Planning river activities and local visits.

Chapters:
00:00 Café Guadiana
03:31 Tamuje
04:42 Hotel Beira Rio
05:51 Al Andaluz
06:57 Mina de São Domingos
08:00 Room

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#Mértola #Alentejo #Portugal #TravelPortugal #GuadianaValley #MoorishHistory #VilaMuseu #SlowTravel #AlentejoFood #RiverLife #CostOfLiving #MovingToPortugal #MinaDeSãoDomingos #PuloDoLobo #PortugalTravel #HiddenGem

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On her final evening in Tavira, Inês attends the last Fado no Coreto of the summer, reflects on the town's gentle rhythm, and shares practical costs and moving-to-Portugal tips before heading inland to the Alentejo.

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Episode 25 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Jardim do Coreto, Mercado da Ribeira, Restaurante Come na Gaveta, Ria Formosa, Santa Luzia, Castelo de Tavira, Formosa café, Ponte Romana.

Covered: Fado music and culture, Ria Formosa nature and wildlife, Cost of living and dining, Moving to Portugal paperwork, Tavira's seasonal events, Preparing to leave Tavira.

Chapters:
00:00 Jardim do Coreto
01:53 Ria Formosa
05:46 River at night
06:57 Café interior

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#Tavira #AlgarveTravel #PortugalTravel #FadoNoCoreto #RiaFormosa #SantaLuzia #MovingToPortugal #CostOfLivingPortugal #TaviraCastle #MediterraneanDietFair #Saudade #RomanBridgeTavira #IlhaDeTavira #AlentejoJourney #PortugalPodcast

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On her final day in Tavira, Inês strolls the riverside stock fair, savours a last grilled sardine lunch, and reflects on the town's gentle rhythm as summer winds down. She shares practical costs for a day out and hints at what's next on the journey.

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Episode 24 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Tavira, Faro District, Portugal, Roman Bridge, Tavira, Núcleo Islâmico, Tavira, Ti Maria Tapas & Garrafeira, Tavira, Mercado da Ribeira, Tavira, Castelo de Tavira, Rua do Cais, Tavira, Formosa café, Tavira.

Covered: Tavira last day activities, Islamic Museum and Moorish history, Riverside fair and night market, Fado no Coreto summer finale, Cost of living and rent in Tavira, Preparing to leave Tavira for Alentejo.

Chapters:
00:00 River
01:28 Street
03:31 Restaurant
04:40 Hilltop
06:07 Street
07:23 River

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#Tavira #Algarve #PortugalTravel #RiaFormosa #FeiraDeStocks #Fado #Cataplana #Sardines #AugustInPortugal #SlowTravel #TravelPortugal #Alentejo #CoastalPortugal #HistoricTavira #PortugueseFood #TaviraCastle

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Day eight in Tavira. Inês takes the ferry to Ilha de Tavira, swims in the Atlantic, shares the real costs of a beach day, and plans a final fado night. Also: Cais do Sodré closure, Algarve Pass, and the last of the Feira de Stocks.

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Episode 23 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Ilha de Tavira, Cais das Quatro Águas, Restaurante Come na Gaveta, Praça da República, Rua do Cais, Igreja da Misericórdia, Castelo de Tavira, Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo.

Covered: Island beach day, Local lunch pricing, Night market browsing, Open-air music square, Rainy sunset swim, Planning upcoming day trips.

Chapters:
00:00 Cais das Quatro Águas
01:23 Seaside
02:54 Igreja da Misericórdia
04:26 Rua do Cais
06:00 Waves
08:14 Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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#Tavira #IlhaDeTavira #Algarve #PortugalTravel #RiaFormosa #FadoNoCoreto #FeiraDeStocks #AlgarveOrchestra #CacelaVelha #Ayamonte #FerryToBeach #MenuDoDia #PastelDeNata #PortugueseFood #TravelPodcast #MoveToPortugal #SummerInPortugal #OffTheBeatenPath

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Inês explores Tavira's overnight transformation to a bargain fair, enjoys a final fado evening at the bandstand, and attends the Algarve Orchestra's free concert in Praça da República. She reflects on the town's summer rhythms and shares practical tips on costs and getting around the eastern Algarve.

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Episode 22 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Rua do Cais, Jardim do Coreto, Praça da República, Ponte Romana, Igreja da Misericórdia, Restaurante Come na Gaveta, Cais das Quatro Águas.

Covered: Night markets and summer fairs, Fado music and concert culture, Algarve Orchestra event, Local food: sardines and pastel de nata pricing, Public transport via Vamus and ferry, Tavira evening atmosphere.

Chapters:
00:00 Rua do Cais
01:46 Ponte Romana
04:08 Praça da República
06:42 Cais das Quatro Águas

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#Tavira #Algarve #PortugalTravel #Fado #AlgarveOrchestra #FeiraDeStocks #SummerNights #PortugueseMusic #RiaFormosa #IlhaDeTavira #TravelPortugal #AlgarveCoast #FadoNoCoreto #NightMarket #PortugalLife #TravelGuide #PracaDaRepublica #TaviraEvening

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Inês explores Tavira's Feira de Stocks bargain fair, catches the final fado concert at the bandstand, and reflects on summer costs. She also plans for the Algarve Orchestra's free concert and a moon-gazing session from the Roman bridge, with practical tips on local transport and moving to Portugal.

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Episode 21 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Rua do Cais, Praça da República, Restaurante Coisa Linda, Roman Bridge (Ponte Romana), Science Centre.

Covered: Night markets and fairs, Fado and local music, Moon and astronomy, Costs and budgeting, Residency paperwork, Transport pass, Return travel to Lisbon.

Chapters:
00:00 Rua do Cais
01:51 Restaurante Coisa Linda
04:50 Tavira
06:21 Praça da República

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#Tavira #Algarve #PortugalTravel #RiaFormosa #Fado #FeiraDeStocks #TaviraNights #PortugueseMusic #CostOfLivingPortugal #MoveToPortugal #NIF #DigitalNomadPortugal #TaviraSummer #AlgarveEvents #PortugalPodcast #TravelPortugal #CaisDoSodre

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On day five in Tavira, Inês explores the Feira de Stocks along Rua do Cais, considers a camera obscura visit, and learns about the upcoming Algarve Orchestra concert. She reflects on Tavira's summer costs, the town's heritage, and the practicalities of settling in, from NIF paperwork to the new Algarve Pass bus card.

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Episode 20 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Tavira, Portugal.

Places in this episode: Rua do Cais, Mercado da Ribeira, Jardim do Coreto, Ponte Romana, Restaurante Coisa Linda, Torre de Tavira, Praça da República, Igreja da Misericórdia.

Covered: Local night fairs, Cost of living and dining, Residency paperwork, Local events and concerts, Practical travel tips, Tavira atmosphere.

Chapters:
00:00 Rua do Cais
02:17 Restaurante Coisa Linda
04:25 Torre de Tavira
06:37 Igreja da Misericórdia

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#Tavira #Algarve #PortugalTravel #FeiraDeStocks #RiaFormosa #Fado #CameraObscura #AlgarveOrchestra #CostOfLivingPortugal #MovingToPortugal #NIF #PrepaidSIM #AlgarvePass #SummerInPortugal #TravelPodcast #PortugalExpat #TaviraNights

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