Algarve in the Tuscan
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cant wait.Nice, me and my wife are preparing for our second euro trip in our tuscan. We go France, Italy , Switzerland, Germany and Belgium. This is a 2 week trip in September for my 40th birthday. I can't wait, there is nothing like it. I could of chose anywhere in the world, but nothing would be as special as a euro trip in my TVR.
We did Santander skirted round Portugal and then up the Douro Valley from the West and onto Porto and back to Santander, fantastic trip, did not book any hotels just took it all on spec.
Lovely people and some great stories to tell, crossed the pilgrim route on the way back which is interesting.
Lovely people and some great stories to tell, crossed the pilgrim route on the way back which is interesting.
ratboiler said:
We did Santander skirted round Portugal and then up the Douro Valley from the West and onto Porto and back to Santander, fantastic trip, did not book any hotels just took it all on spec.
Lovely people and some great stories to tell, crossed the pilgrim route on the way back which is interesting.
Haven't you got great taste in cars Lovely people and some great stories to tell, crossed the pilgrim route on the way back which is interesting.
Yes, not done Portugal before so very much looking forward to the people and the country.
Hi, thinking doing almost the same, but from Dublin to Holyhead then from Plymonth to Santander. Since I'm from Porto, I'll stay there for 3 months, opportunity to do the paint and replacing the interior with leather (even replacing the carpets with leather). Plans for the 22 May. Welcome to Porto ( where Portugal, started as a country)
Did north eastern France, Belgium and Netherlands in the Tuscan and Chimaera last year (family trip, one of our girls in each TVR). Brilliant holiday.
Just planning Eastern France down to the Alps Maritime and Switzerland for later this year as another family trip.
Strange thing is that I think my wife (who drives the Chimaera because she does not like the Tuscan peddles) is more excited than me and the girls at the moment.
Just planning Eastern France down to the Alps Maritime and Switzerland for later this year as another family trip.
Strange thing is that I think my wife (who drives the Chimaera because she does not like the Tuscan peddles) is more excited than me and the girls at the moment.
helderteixeira said:
Hi, thinking doing almost the same, but from Dublin to Holyhead then from Plymonth to Santander. Since I'm from Porto, I'll stay there for 3 months, opportunity to do the paint and replacing the interior with leather (even replacing the carpets with leather). Plans for the 22 May. Welcome to Porto ( where Portugal, started as a country)
Booked a night in Porto in the Intercontinental on the return leg.Maybe you'll hear me coming into town ;-)
We are doing the Santander Plymouth ferry on the return leg.
Edited by so called on Wednesday 6th April 22:01
Be 100% sure you have good parking in Porto, I found it almost impossible to find parking and ended up in the theatre hotel which has underground parking that has to be booked in advance.
Theatre Hotel hmmmmmmmmmmmm it's an experience but you need a torch http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/smilies.htm#
Theatre Hotel hmmmmmmmmmmmm it's an experience but you need a torch http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/smilies.htm#
ratboiler said:
Be 100% sure you have good parking in Porto, I found it almost impossible to find parking and ended up in the theatre hotel which has underground parking that has to be booked in advance.
Theatre Hotel hmmmmmmmmmmmm it's an experience but you need a torch http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/smilies.htm#
Thanks for the heads up.Theatre Hotel hmmmmmmmmmmmm it's an experience but you need a torch http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/smilies.htm#
I'll check with the hotel if I can reserve a space.
Really it's not easy to find a parking spot around the Intercontinental, and my advice don't park in the street (down town) it's not safe for a Tuscan. You are more then welcome to Porto. Ping me a pm and if I'm there we can meet 2 Tuscans far way from where were made. 
during the night park always underground. During the day, park everywhere (it's safe) she loves to be seen!!!!
during the night park always underground. During the day, park everywhere (it's safe) she loves to be seen!!!!helderteixeira said:
Really it's not easy to find a parking spot around the Intercontinental, and my advice don't park in the street (down town) it's not safe for a Tuscan. You are more then welcome to Porto. Ping me a pm and if I'm there we can meet 2 Tuscans far way from where were made. during the night park always underground. During the day, park everywhere (it's safe) she loves to be seen!!!!
That sounds great. I'll mail you the day before. during the night park always underground. During the day, park everywhere (it's safe) she loves to be seen!!!!Sounds like I need to check in quite early to get parking.
Cheers.
Thank you, for the amazing picture in my city. It is the perfect postal picture, unlucky for me that I never saw one in Porto. But now have a proof that a Tuscan was here. Fantastic car to be "showed" everywhere. Really in love with my Tuscan.
Do you have 19" or 20" wheels?? Super look !!!!
Do you have 19" or 20" wheels?? Super look !!!!
Edited by helderteixeira on Sunday 10th April 21:21
helderteixeira said:
Thank you, for the amazing picture in my city. It is the perfect postal picture, unlucky for me that I never saw one in Porto. But now have a proof that a Tuscan was here. Fantastic car to be "showed" everywhere. Really in love with my Tuscan.
Do you have 19" or 20" wheels?? Super look !!!!
Pretty sure there must be quite a few of us on here who have been to Porto with their Tuscan Do you have 19" or 20" wheels?? Super look !!!!
Edited by helderteixeira on Sunday 10th April 21:21
?And in a few months, the OP will certainly be able to provide further evidence (envy rising, again)!
(Oh and thanks, wheels are 19")
Flying Penguin said:
Pretty sure there must be quite a few of us on here who have been to Porto with their Tuscan ?
And in a few months, the OP will certainly be able to provide further evidence (envy rising, again)!
(Oh and thanks, wheels are 19")
That really is a sultry looking Tuscan you have ?And in a few months, the OP will certainly be able to provide further evidence (envy rising, again)!
(Oh and thanks, wheels are 19")
Oh, and yes, I'll try and remember to take some pic's.
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