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Patti
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Topic: Algarve cheapest European holiday destination.. Posted: 10/March/2016 at 14:24 |
He got an amazing deal for Topazio hotel, don't think you would get that in any other resort so I think Albufeira is cheapest European destination for some hotel deals
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Patti
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Posted: 10/March/2016 at 10:50 |
Both sound lovely, thank you By way looks like a beautiful morning on the webcam, my brother arrived in this morning, looks like theyre gonna be lucky with their week !
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carolenclive
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Posted: 10/March/2016 at 09:48 |
Bodeguita is a lovely bar and as you say Carlos is a gentleman and the outdoor area is a sun trap.It is one we often stop at as is the other one you mention but its name escapes me,they always have a selection of peticos at the bar.There are a lot of small gems like these around.
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Algarveaddick
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Posted: 10/March/2016 at 07:56 |
We hear of the cheap beer in Spain, and then when we go to Torremolinos and Benalmadena it's always dearer than here - must just be in that area that they take the P with their prices?
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Posted: 10/March/2016 at 00:38 |
Compared to other resorts that we have been to in recent years, i.e. Tenerife, Benidorm, Costa del Sol, Alcudia etc. I have always found Albufeira slightly more expensive for beer. The other resorts always seem to have lots of bars selling large beers for only 1 euro.
However dining out seems to be a fair bit cheaper in Portugal so it still probably works out cheaper overall. I love Portugal anyway so for a couple of holidays a year it doesn't make that much difference to us either way.
BTW, la Bodeguita at the bullring is a lovely little bar, reasonably priced, and Carlos always makes a real fuss of us when we go there.
Another nice little bar near by is on the side road going from the bullring to the Vila Petra hotel. I can't remember the name of it but it is a Portuguese bar used mostly by locals half way up on the left hand side. The family are from Porto i think and the francesinhas and bitoque are really nice in there. Worth a look if you are passing.
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Patti
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Posted: 09/March/2016 at 09:34 |
Thanks guys, as you say depends what you want ,I like a nice bar and all are cheaper than home, cheers!
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Algarveaddick
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Posted: 09/March/2016 at 08:51 |
I sort of agree John. But Patti specifically asked about cheap bars. I wouldn't pay £20 to watch a covers band anywhere though...
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 20:42 |
It's all relative, if you want lovely surroundings or to be entertained be prepared to pay for it, if you want cheap and cheerful you can have it. That's the beauty of Albufeira it caters for all, I pay 4 euro in the Rock Cafe but I know I can listen to fantastic Band I would have to pay £20 on the door to see back in the UK. 4 euro is just over 3 quid ! I pay that to stand in a normal pub in the UK, so to me all of Albufeira has "cheap" beer
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 20:05 |
Last June I was told that the cheapest beer in the Old Town (1 Euro) was at a little bar up Ecovia do Literal (which isn't far from the Rocamar) BUT
it's a busy road it has plastic chairs can't comment on the telly or toilets because I haven't been in. As a tourist it just didn't look right.
I have paid 3 Euros regularly in and around the square at the likes of Harry's Bar so Iit will be interesting to see 2016 prices. Most bars have prices displayed outside anyway.
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 19:52 |
Cheapest and nicest pint has to be at o jorges for me,€1.75 when we was last there. Another cheap watering hole we often use is cafe leo €2.00 a pint 50cl super bock.
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Patti
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 19:42 |
I agree with all of the above, I work all year and love my holidays and enjoy nice surroundings - was just wondering if any were cheaper , looking forward to trying these two bars 😊 thanks everyone for the recommendations
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 19:03 |
At the end of the day a large beer for €2.50 is only £1.90 in real money, and that is cheap compared to the £4 a pint we pay round here in N Norfolk.
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 18:11 |
"Cheap"isn't always best, people are on holiday, personally I would prefer to spend an extra 25 pence on a drink and be in lovely surroundings with a fantastic view than sat on plastic seats and plastic table cloths next to a motorway just because it's cheap.
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 17:46 |
They don't fit the "cheap" criteria though Patti...
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Patti
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Posted: 08/March/2016 at 15:36 |
Haven't been to those bars - there are so many but will try, they both sound good, looking forward to it, many thanks
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