The Boca do Inferno is an interesting cliff formation close to Cascais, which translates as Hell’s Mouth. The Atlantic Ocean relentlessly smashing on the cliffs has chiseled out a small cave, which subsequently collapsed forming a small bay and natural arch. Hell’s Mouth gets its name from the booming of the ocean waves which crash againstContinue reading “Boca do Inferno”
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Climbing the ramparts
The next place that we explore in Sintra is the impressive Castelo dos Mouros – Castle of the Moors. (NB the picture below is actually part of the Pena Palace estate, it was a left over from a previous post that I didn’t want to leave out!!) The imposing ruin of the Castle of the MoorsContinue reading “Climbing the ramparts”
Fairytale in vivid colour
Here’s lots more colourful pictures taken at the magical Pena Palace in Sintra. From exotic bird of paradise plants to Moorish turrets and a child’s paintbox palette, the palace is a tourists dream. All set against a perfect blue sky we couldn’t have picked a better day to immerse ourselves in the crazy world ofContinue reading “Fairytale in vivid colour”
Altes
On route to our next photogenic village we stop off briefly to take a closer look at one of the many traditional water wheels that are still dotted around the region. They are protected monuments so if you buy land with one on it, it has to stay there forever!! They still function as wellContinue reading “Altes”
Eastern Algarve tour
Another day, another tour of the delights of Portugal. This time it was a day exploring the eastern Algarve. First up was a brief return to the capital of Faro before heading onto the port of Olhao. Sadly we had mere minutes to take a look at the market hall before speeding onwards. Next up weContinue reading “Eastern Algarve tour”
Tavira
Tavira is a beautiful town with a river cutting through it. It’s in the eastern Algarve and feels a world away from the tourist hordes of the usual beach resorts. Between the 8th and 13th centuries Tavira was under Arab rule until its conquest by the Knights of the Order of Santiago in 1242. TheContinue reading “Tavira”
Faro and bones
Faro, the capital of the Algarve, is often overlooked by the hoardes of tourists who disembark at the airport and head straight for their beach resorts. However it has a wealth of beautiful buildings, a quaint old town and some macabre secrets to share with anyone who takes the time to explore it. I hoppedContinue reading “Faro and bones”
Albuferia old town
On the hunt for peeling paint and ornate stuff, I head to Albuferia old town. While it is quite small I still managed to find some details to snap away at. From the ornate tiles that are found on most houses, to beautiful doors and colourful paintwork. In Roman times Albufeira was known as Baltum andContinue reading “Albuferia old town”
Around the headland
Having sat on the beach for all of half an hour I was predictably getting itchy explorer feet so decided to strike out for the headland and see what was around the bend! I knew that the beach of old town Albuferia could be found via a cliff top walk and it was apparently was onlyContinue reading “Around the headland”
Algarve memories
Fresh from a week’s break with family in Albuferia, a bustling part of Portugal’s Algarve. Ten of us rocked up to the very swish Villa Bosque with its own private pool and spacious living quarters. Set down a quiet residential street it is just minutes from the main drag of Praia d’Oura with all itsContinue reading “Algarve memories”