All Sightseeing Posts
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
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!
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.
(For information the lighthouse is closed on Mondays). Continue reading Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres Point
From the Barbate area to Caños de Meca and inland towards Vejer de la Frontera there is one of the smallest nature parks in Andalusia with some 5,000 hectares, the Breña y Marismas del Barbate Nature Park.
It contains five different ecosystems: marine, cliff, pine grove, marshland and dunes. Special mention should be made of the stunning Tajo de Barbate. It is more than 100 metres high and is the most famous area of cliffs on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia.
About 10 kilometres from our base was the delightful hilltop village of Vejer de la Frontera. This classic white village is perched high above the steep gorge of the River Barbate. A spot of sightseeing and lunch were the order of the day. Continue reading Vejer de la Frontera