During the summer we took our first ferry trip to Portugal and enjoyed a Sunday lunch in Villa Real. For me it was a case of deju vu! As soon as I entered the square I knew I had been there before. It turned out some 20 years ago we must have stopped at the square when we visited while staying in Monte Gordo.

The trip across from Spain is very cheap and takes about 10-15 minutes. With such regular ferries its well worth a trip.

We had hoped to take a trip up the river past Costa Esuri but heard that it would be an all day trip. We decided we’d take the evening cruise (90 minutes) thinking it might pass Esuri but unfortunately it set off in the direction of the coast.

It was a beautiful evening and as we returned the boat went past Ayamonte and up to the bridge just at sunset.

So although we didn’t get to see Costa Esuri from the river the the sunset was spectacular and the trip worthwhile.