Mértola's Mine, the Wolf's Leap, and Dark Skies

Day three in Mértola: I drive to the ghost town of Mina de São Domingos, swim at the Tapada Grande river beach, and chase the sunset at Pulo do Lobo waterfall. Plus, the practical side of living in a rural Alentejo town, from bank accounts to the cost of a daily plate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Portugal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Portugal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Portugal Travel Podcast with Inês Carvalho. Inês Carvalho is in Mértola, Portugal. Places in this episode: Mina de São Domingos, Mineiro House Museum, Tapada Grande, Pulo do Lobo, Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mértola, Mértola Castle, Castle of Mértola. Covered: Mina de São Domingos and mining history, River beaches and natural parks, Cost of living and expenses in rural Alentejo, Practical residency paperwork in Portugal, Alentejo cuisine and local dining, Local wildlife and birdwatching. Chapters:00:00 Mina de São Domingos02:07 Tapada Grande04:27 Car interior on road05:41 Old town square06:30 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mertola #Alentejo #PortugalTravel #MinaDeSãoDomingos #PuloDoLobo #GuadianaValley #RiverBeach #GhostTown #CostOfLivingPortugal #MovingToPortugal #AlentejoFood #DayTripPortugal #NaturePortugal #TravelPortugal #OffTheBeatenPath #SlowTravel #PortugueseHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/portugal/