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Iberia, Portugal

Ponta da Piedade: Budget day trip from Lagos

September 10, 2019

One of the most beautiful places in Algarve, Ponta da Piedade is a top tourist attraction. Though there is a general opinion that these gorgeous rock formations are only reachable by boat, Ponta da Piedade can be reached from the shore as well, and it’s equally as spectacular! Here are a few tips for a budget day trip from Lagos to one of Algarve’s gems!

View of Ponta da Piedade from the Top of the Hills

How to get there cheaper!

You may believe the cliffs at Ponta da Piedade can only be reached by boat, but that’s not the case.

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Iberia, Morocco & Gibraltar

Gibraltar on a budget: Tips for a perfect trip from Spain

July 21, 2019

All you need to know before planning your trip to Gibraltar and hanging out with the monkeys is right here, in this article! Getting on top of Gibraltar rock, crossing the border from Spain, sight-seeing, all in one day? It’s possible, it’s easy and we’re here to give you the best tips for spending a stress-free, perfect day and seeing Gibraltar on a budget. This is one of the best day trips you should take if you ever find yourself in the south of Spain!

A few words about Gibraltar…

Monkey Sleeping - Apes Den in Gibraltar
Monkey Sleeping – Apes Den in Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, located in the Iberian Peninsula and bordered in the North by Spain. Its surface is of 6.7 square km, and it’s the home of the Rock of Gibraltar and its incredible flora and fauna, a particularly popular travel destination due to the Barbary macaques, the famous “apes” of Gibraltar, which are actually adorable monkeys.

Organized trips to Gibraltar are very popular, especially from Malaga. However, you can take the trip by yourself. Gibraltar is very safe, easy to walk around and navigate, and we’ll offer you all the tips to make this Gibraltar adventure a low budget one!

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