The sun is out in Portugal again! A recent article in The Portuguese News said the month of March was very rainy and cold with precipitation values 229% above normal. No kidding! Well, it can only get better I say (and it has been).
A recent day trip to Sagres included a nice bus ride, a walk along the cliffs and a fish lunch. Sagres is situated at the south westernmost corner of continental Europe on the great Atlantic. I had to go to Burgau first, which has a cool and highly photographed bus stop – complete with the red mail box. Honorable mention as well to ‘Café b’ for great coffee and awesome view.
The windy point of Sagres has a fortress that I had visited previously, so I explored the coast a bit on foot. There were a few surfers and beachgoers along the shore. The Algarve is a real draw for surfers!
I thoroughly enjoyed a lunch of fresh, grilled mackerel with boiled potatoes and a cerveja.
I did one more leg of the Fisherman’s Trail, this time a hike from my home base of Luz to Lagos, taking about 2.5 hours. The trail was dry, weather was warm and sunny, so it was a great day to strap on the boots and stretch the legs. After the big hill in Luz right at the start, the trail was quite manageable.
I have since moved up the coast a bit, now staying in Portimão – a medium-sized city with a population around 60,000-65,000 people. It has a good bus system for getting around town or visiting neighbouring Algarve towns, beaches and all amenities. Just across the bridge from Portimão is the picturesque, fishing village of Ferragudo. I walked over but after a swim, the bus back was an attractive option.
Feel free to leave a comment below. If you wish to contact me, my email is blaisemcneil@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting my site and I hope you’ll return soon for my next adventure…. Blaise
Looks and sounds like a lit of great adventures. So many of your photos would look great in frames on your walls.
Cathy & Harry
Thanks Blaise for sharing. The pictures are so relaxing and peaceful looking. You must sleep well at night spending so much time near the water and walking trails. Always looking forward to your next posting.