Algar Seco
January 31 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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
January 30 in Portugal
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.Read more
Monchique
January 27 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 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
Coastal hike
January 26 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Continuing along the Algarve coast, we walked from Burgau to Luz and back this afternoon.
Castles 🏰
January 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Went to three towns today and visited the castles (ruins) in each.
Alcoutim, Mertola and Tavira
Surfs up 🌊
January 23 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Big waves on the west coast.
Loule and Estoi
January 22 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Visited the town of Loule and its castle. Then to the Roman ruins of Milreu
First day with no ☀️
January 21 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 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
January 19 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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 theyRead more
Luz
January 18 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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
January 17 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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
January 15 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Went to the town of Silves and the castle
Seven Hanging Valleys
January 14 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Went for a 14k coastal hike with sea stacks, caves and sink holes. Great views.
Praia dos Tres Irmaos
January 13 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Great beach to explore the sea caves.
Sagres
January 11 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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 steepRead more
Ferragudo
January 9 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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
January 8 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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
January 7 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Stayed local today exploring the boardwalk and beaches in the morning and the old town in the afternoon.
Lagos for a month
January 6 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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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TravelerWow, another beautiful coast!
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Cuties!!!