Tuesday 8th May 2018

On our journey north from Ferrel on the Algarve we had spotted Aljezur and the ruins of a castle on top of a hill. It was a 45 minute drive from Zambujeira so we drove back to pay it a visit.

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Monday 7th May 2018

A short bike ride from our campsite Camping Villa Park Zambujeira was another superb sandy beach on the Alentejo coast, Zambujeira do Mar.

The one way system for cars in the town did not affect us on our cycle and we could head straight through the town towards the beach.

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Thursday 3rd May 2018

Our current location was perfect for exploring the wonderful beaches of Portugal and we were honestly spoilt for choice and having a car meant that we were able to visit more remote beaches. A recommendation had been Bordeira and we were not to be disappointed. Continue reading Praia de Bordeira →

Wednesday 2nd May 2018

Lagos on the Algarve was a short drive from where we were staying so it was worthy of a visit.

As we entered the town we passed the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira on one side of the road and the Governor’s Castle (Castelo dos Governadores) on the other. (Neither of which we visited). Just after here we located an underground car park with very reasonable charges. Continue reading Lagos Portugal, not Nigeria! →

Monday 30th April 2018

About a half hour drive from our campsite we reached the most south westerly point of Portugal, Cabo de São Vicente with its spectacular cliffs, lighthouse and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Cabo de São Vicente Atlantic Ocean View

Cabo de São Vicente – The Lighthouse

(For information the lighthouse is closed on Mondays). Continue reading Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres Point →