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    Posted: 11/June/2016 at 15:20
A selection of the latest transportation craze to hit Albufeira. Tuk Tuk's.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/June/2016 at 17:20
They look very interesting are they very expensive to hire ? Look like they could be a fun way to get around
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/June/2016 at 18:49
Might look nice but I question the  stability & safety of them should someone unfortunately crash into you. I wouldn't think it would be a  good experience.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/June/2016 at 19:01
They  are like a lot of the 3 wheelers the Portuguese had years ago.They  have them in lots of holiday resorts never been in one but should imagine quite safe.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/June/2016 at 22:02
I remember them very well Carole after a bad experience many years ago  while horse riding at Vale Navio stables. Just coming back off a ride and going into the paddock when one of these little noisy things came along the dirt track and made my horse bolt. I hung on for dear life, so scary, I saw my whole life cross in front of me lol and hubby and youngest son were stood there watching and laughing. They got the rough end of my tongue I can tell you Unhappy. I should imagine the tuk tuks are a lot quieter than the old 3 wheelers they originate from.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/June/2016 at 22:09
many moons ago a guy had family coming over and he scouted building sites near the airport til he found a 3 wheeler + owner. Offered x amount of cash and explained the deal and next thing the oldish guy had shot home to get changed into a suit. Plonked him in the arrivals hall with a name card and Will was hidden taking pics of the result when family led out to car park to their 'taxi'. being film and not digital, I never remember seeing the pics but was a great story. Been in loads in Thailand and luckily 3 parts to the wind so didn't realise how scary they can be - sober, they are scary!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 03:44
Yea have been in them in Thailand too - we couldn't believe it when we saw them in Albufeira   - just seems funny seeing them there!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 09:56
Was on one in Lisbon last year it was fine surprisingly and the guy was throwing it about to give us a laugh and it felt stable. Not sure about in a crash though as no protection but same would be if you were on a moped etc.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 12:06
There are several firms running them and to me it certainly seems by casual observation they are trying to operate as taxis around town. Whether that is legal or not i don't know, but stand by for a punchup between taxi and tuk tuk men.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 12:37
Agreed. When I was looking at the motorbikes next to them there was a family of 3 asked to be taken to the marina and off they went......
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 12:51
It seemed when they first appeared they plodded around town but now they are whizzing around....like Cubsur says seem to be more of a taxi than a pleasure ride.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/June/2016 at 13:02
Originally posted by cubsur cubsur wrote:

There are several firms running them and to me i<span style="line-height: 1.4em;">t certainly seems by casual observation they are trying to operate as taxis around town. Whether that is legal or not i don't know, but stand by for a punchup between taxi and tuk tuk men.</span>
I thought exactly the same, however walked up to top of escalators yesterday and my daughter asked how much would it be to the Alfagar and the answer was €15. She thought that was ok for 5 plus a pram as it was probably the price of 2 taxis which we would have needed. I thought a tad on the high side. After doing our stuff in the old town we asked the lady for a price and was told €10, not bad and a very nice ride back too.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/July/2016 at 21:57
It is indeed a great way to know Albufeira during the summer, all those little alley's =) 
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