Wonderful Beaches in Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is an ancient fishing village with over a thousand years of history, located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. It is located in Selva, Gerona, Catalonia, south of the Costa Brava and 75 miles from Barcelona. It is a popular tourist destination and economic development. Its climate is Mediterranean and mild temperatures throughout the year. It is a place which is easily accessible as it is very well connected either by land, sea or air. Also connects to the surrounding villages through road (the AP-7 is close).
Formerly fishing and agriculture were the main sources of foreign exchange to the economy of Lloret de Mar. But since a few years ago, tourism is the ultimate wealth-generating activity. So much so that in high season the town’s population is four times the rest of the year.
Puerto de Santa Maria
Puerto Santa Maria is a coastal town which lies on the River Guadalete in the center of Cadiz, in southern Andalusia. It has an area of 15,900 hectares and a population of 100,000. Its river port is connected to Cadiz by a small boat, the “Vaporcito Port”, which in a beautiful ride across the bay.
Its territory has areas of marsh, Nature Reserves declared by its ecological richness, dunes, the Sierra San Cristobal, the countryside of Jerez and miles of beach of fine golden sand where you can enjoy the sun, water and a variety of water sports (diving, snorkeling, etc.).
Among the historic buildings and buildings with heritage and cultural interest of Puerto Santa Maria include: museums Muñoz Seca, Rafael Alberti and the Municipal Museum. Also: the main church (early fifteenth century), the Castillo de San Marcos (mosque built in the tenth century), the Convento de la Victoria (one of the most beautiful buildings of the style of the Catholic kings of Andalusia, for fifteenth century, early XVI). His many palaces, such as the Palace of Vizarrón, Imblusqueta Palace (town hall), the Palace Villareal, etc., So it was long known as the city’s 100 palaces.
The Ribeira of Porto
Formerly ships brought goods to Cais da Ribeira in Porto (the area between Ponte Dom Luis I and the Praça da Ribeira), today this neighborhood does not work just like cargo port, but at night but it is a place with great atmosphere, dozens of pubs, cafes and restaurants and the most characteristic landscape of Porto.
To visit the area can begin to lift up Lada (daily from 8 to 22) that rises to the top of the Cathedral. From the elevator will get a privileged view of the Ribeira of Porto.
Cais da Ribeira is guarded by medieval walls of Oporto the time of Dom Fernando. In their doors and walls is the neighborhood of Barredo, labyrinthine and maintains much of its antique look.
Tips – Driving in Portugal
Legislation, rent and expenses
Although Portugal has traditionally had very bad roads it is getting better at top speed with the new highways. However, in many areas (especially rural) remains essential to use the car and drive along roads quite old.
Traffic rules are international, so it makes no difference with Spain. Fines must be paid at the time, with cash or card (the guards are dataphone for it) or immobilize the vehicle. In the parking penalties given a deadline. As always, we should take the driving license, vehicle registration documents and insurance to the last receipt. If rent is to take the lease.
The maximum allowable blood alcohol level is 0.5 in Portugal and, beyond it, there are severe penalties.