
We continue our drive down the historic N2 route in Portugal and stumble across some incredible Dams in the Viseu and Coimbra districts. Incredible feats of engineering and amazing views.
The location of each place shown in this video can be found using these google map links
The first Dam and small chapel viewpoint is here
Vale Grande, Vidual, Portugal
Barragem de Santa Luzia
We stop in a local council-built motorhome Aire in Mortágua, Portugal
Parque Verde da Ponte
We drive over one of the largest Dams we have seen in Portugal and it was quite special to see.
Barragem da Aguieira, Mondego, Portugal
The little beach park-up that we stopped at for lunch was in Penacova, Portugal
Praia Fluvial do Reconquinho, N2 Penacova, Portugal
The windmills on top of the mountain can be found using this link
Moinhos da Serra da Atalhada
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Looking forward to this!!… and, as ever, I wasn't disappointed!
More fantastic aerial footage and fantastic scenery. Seeing the van so tiny compared to the vastness of these dams was awesome!
Some epic one liners too: "takes some cojones to climb up there" and "gotta be careful not to fall off the mountain!"
I'll add my own: the only two icons that could make that campsite any better are you pair of legends 😂
Hi, it's so nice to see you're both enjoying the N2 route and experiencing the local culture on your journey. As traveller's in a van with solar panels, taking energy from nature! We don't mind seeing wind turbines on the landscape, !! Aproveite sua Viagem..
Thanks again for the route through Portugal and the information. You can make adjustments in Google maps, preventing other people from taking the same impassable route.
Nice vid as usual. The sceenery is breathtaking. But Greg you need to replace your steeringwheel.. It starts to look……🤑 Have a nice day.😀Sorry for my poor english.
The road is calçada portuguesa 😝
Name ……medronho…..
Make a drink name aguardente de medronho
Hi Greg, looks a fantastic trip, we are looking at driving the N2 this spring would it be possible in a 8-1/2 mt tag Hobby, 😎😎
Ancient wind mills were a sight too.
The new turbines are necessary for the energy demand. Didn't see much housing with PV. So has to come somewhere.
Lovely video as usual Greg! N2 is now added to the Wild Atlantic Way and the NC500 as a 'must do'.
Hi Greg glad to see you and Lou looking well and both enjoying an amazing trip in the N2 areas of Portugal. I have been a Subscriber right from the very early days when you first started your van build and I would like to congratulate you on very deservedly passing the 150 K mark. I really enjoyed this video especially the drone shots and I am looking forward to the next one. Those old stone built windmills seemed to have some really weird blades were any of them still operational ?
I see you rattled a few of the green woke brigade with your comments about the wind farms, I entirely agree with you I think they are a terrible blight on an outstandingly beautiful landscape.
I fully support that we need to produce as much renewable energy as possible but I would really like to see figures showing what the total installation cost of one of these Wind turbines is and compare the value of the energy it produces over it's operational life time. I fully expect their saviour will be Nut job Putins crazy war in Ukraine pushing up world energy prices !! Just goes to prove that old saying " It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good "
Did you ever get to try the spirit made from the berries you tasted please. Have you decided where you are going to spend Christmas? Is there a particular area you are heading for?
Please compliment Lou on her drone flying whilst your driving off into the distance I hope you go back and pick her up and don't make her catch you up when you stop !
arrrrr adverts! love your work but more adverts than channel 4, ruined the experience for me
Google suprised. You'll find it's not a word. Bet you'll be surprised.
Actually I think the windmills look great! They show a progressive government and a commitment to improving the environment. They don’t bother me a bit.
Good one Greg and Lou really interesting places you are taking us to ..Thanks 👍😍 Stay Free and Safe Travels
Thanks again for sharing your trip with Us
Greg they need to support their electricity usage in anyway they can. These wind turbines are there for just this purpose and if spoils your view too bad. I lived in the Scottish Highlands for many years and they are everywhere supplementing power to your home. Just move on.
Totally agree with you about these ridiculous windmills they are a scourge not as ‘green’ as claimed when truly looked at.
Nice upload again sir
Totally disagree about the wind turbines.
I’m completely happy with wind turbines. They for me don’t detract. First time I’m in disagreement with you since you started your woodwork channel many years ago.
Fab.
You have done a great job capturing the beauty of your journey.
Stunning episode again! 🙂 Been to Portugal a couple of times already, but haven't seen this part of the country yet. Really have to add that to my bucket list. A general comment: with your clear articulation, you really make it so easy for non-native english speakers to follow – thanks for that.
Another great video!!! As a curiosity, Pe na Cova means "a foot into the grave"
You like the dam, but not the windmills, which actually change the environment less…:)
Another cracking vid Greg & Lou! Have a great time, stay safe. Bloody freezing back here in England!
You need a navigation system where you can enter the height, length and weight of the car. Anyone have any reasonable suggestions?