Algar Seco
31 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We went for a walk in the town of Carvoeiro and the Algar Seco, a coastal walk along the limestone cliffs weathered into tunnels, caves, pools and pinnacles.
Wildflowers
30 gennaio, Portogallo
We’ve had a few cloudy and rainy days lately. Didn’t get out yesterday for a walk but managed to get our walks and runs in today and earlier this week. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny.Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreWow, we won’t see that kind of colour in Calgary for a looooong time 😊
Monchique
27 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Drove into the hills and walked around Monchique. Then drove up to a trailhead and crossed the Barranco do Demo (valley) using the suspension bridge
ViaggiatoreWow, what a bridge!! Good thing neither of you tried the hand stand they were recommending not to do 🤣
Coastal hike
26 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Continuing along the Algarve coast, we walked from Burgau to Luz and back this afternoon.
Castles 🏰
24 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Went to three towns today and visited the castles (ruins) in each.
Alcoutim, Mertola and Tavira
Surfs up 🌊
23 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Big waves on the west coast.
Loule and Estoi
22 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Visited the town of Loule and its castle. Then to the Roman ruins of Milreu
First day with no ☀️
21 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Yesterday we stayed local and just went for a couple walks. Hindsight, maybe we should have done an outing. Oh well. Today was our first day of rain. I managed to get out at 4pm for a dry run.
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Faro
19 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We walked around the old town area in Faro and visited a bone chapel. Not uncommon in Portugal when cemeteries were full, skeletons were exhumed and often transferred to churches, especially if theyLeggi altro
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Wow…crazy! On the day we went there, we were told it wasn’t open for a couple more hours so we wound up having beers in the Square instead. So cool you got these pics…we had no idea!! Everything else is very familiar. We loved Faro and surrounding area. Enjoy!!
Luz
18 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Continued our coastal walking to Luz. I’ll have to map what we’ve covered once the month is up. Too bad they are all out n backs. We need a shuttle.
Albufeira
17 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Went to another coastal town today called Albufeira. One of those days when the sun shines while it rains. Wait 5 minutes. And the weather will change.
Silves
15 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Went to the town of Silves and the castle
Seven Hanging Valleys
14 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Went for a 14k coastal hike with sea stacks, caves and sink holes. Great views.
Praia dos Tres Irmaos
13 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Great beach to explore the sea caves.
ViaggiatoreToo funny … this area showed up in my Microsoft screen saver yesterday!
Sagres
11 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Today we went to the most southwestern point of mainland Europe. Did a short walk around the cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente and visited the Fort of Sagres. Fishermen perch themselves on these steepLeggi altro
Ferragudo
9 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Visited the fishermen’s village of Ferragudo. A hillside village with narrow cobblestone streets and colourful houses.
Met a Leonberger dog on the beach, along with some Westies 😀
Coastal walking
8 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Went for a 17k walk to Ponta da Piedade and beyond. Lots of sea caves and stacks, limestone cliffs and beaches.
Checking out the neighborhood
7 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Stayed local today exploring the boardwalk and beaches in the morning and the old town in the afternoon.
ViaggiatoreWe are in Lagos in the Algarve. Will be in Lisbon for a couple days before we head to Spain in February.
Lagos for a month
6 gennaio, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We arrived in Portugal yesterday. After our flight to Toronto and then on to Lisbon, followed by a 3.5h drive, we were exhausted. Paul had a nap while I went for a short walk before supper.
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ViaggiatoreWow, another beautiful coast!
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Cuties!!!