If you are looking for sun, sand and Portuguese people, you need to head to the west coast of Portugal. We had a wonderful time exploring the beaches and towns south of Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Praia do Almograve - we never actually stopped in town, but we loved the beach so much that we spent two separate days there. Parking was ample and the beach was a short walk down a flight of stairs. We discovered that by mid day (when we were usually arriving), most people were leaving. They returned late in the afternoon when we were packing up. The beach looks incredibly different depending on the time of day. At high tide, the waves are strong and menacing. When the tide is out, the rocks are bare and there are calm, shallow swimming channels. Lynda has yet to brave the cold waters of the Atlantic, but Craig has swum at every location.
Zambujeira do Mar - finally, grilled sardinhas. It only took Craig 3 weeks, but we found the perfect spot. They were delicious and best of all, we ate them at 5:00 pm. We loved the vibe here and the beach was right in the centre of town. We returned for a second visit here as well, on our way to the Algarve.
Cabo Sardao - there are no beaches here, just a lighthouse and some impressive cliffs. A reason to visit is to see the pelicans who build their nests on the edge of the cliffs. We wouldn't want to be there in the middle of a storm, but the views are spectacular. It was well worth an hour of our time.
We spent the last three nights of our stay at Mil Reis, a bed and breakfast just up the road from our previous accommodation. We really enjoyed our room with its 4 poster bed, rainforest shower head and inside terrace, open to the sky above. Milfontes has been a great base for the last five days, but it is time to move further south.
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