"Driving the N2 is a meditation on the pleasures of the indirect, the unpredictable and the beauty of slowing down."
"The road is delineated by a whitewashed 0km stone marker on a roundabout in the mountain town of Chaves."
"Instead, we receive a small yellow booklet with a page for each of the main destinations on the route, awaiting stamps."
"American cyclists Albert and Randi Friedman have completed a Tour de France route, crossed the Atlas Mountains and circum-navigated Sri Lanka, so the N2 is no big deal."
Portugal's N2 road stretches 738.5 kilometers from Chaves to Faro, offering a scenic journey through diverse landscapes. Unlike expressways, the N2 encourages exploration and appreciation of the surroundings. The trip begins at a whitewashed 0km stone marker in Chaves, where travelers can collect a passport booklet for stamps at various destinations. This journey is characterized by its leisurely pace, allowing for a deeper connection with the Portuguese interior and its rich culture.
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