Weather

We think we have the "weather" sussed out now. First we check what the local forecast is (ie lower down where we are) and then we also look at the webcam for Manteigas that is tucked snugly in the middle of the mountains. If the overall forecast is reasonable and the picture of Manteigas is clear then we go for it. We could go out in most weathers but fine days are still plentiful at this time of year so we prefer to pick and choose. There's not much point travelling up the winding roads of the mountains for a view as far as the car bonnet. The other thing we have noticed is that the weather forecast predictions change almost daily. You can't rely on looking at more than the immediate day ahead.

Today, Thursday, as I write this, the webcam for Mantegias reveals mist and fog up in the mountains. The local forecast is pretty miserable too, 50% chance of precipitation and cloudy. We were intending to visit Piódão and Chas d'Egua but they are in the mountains as well, so that's not really feasible today. See webcam image of Manteigas below, taken at 08.46 this morning.



And Manteigas webcam image approximately one hour later...