Date: 5/20/2024 Day 136 Port: PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL
Description: Framed by golden sands and
impressive cliffs, Portimão offers a relaxing beach getaway for sun-seekers.
For lovers of history and architecture, take a stroll through the medieval
Castle of Alvor, and for those that enjoy the beauty of nature delight in the
cultivated fields and slopes covered with pine trees and wildflowers. Visit the
Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Conceição that dates back to the 14th century. After
a devastating earthquake it was restored with an altar made from walnut wood
and the interior walls that feature religious depictions in azulejos tiles.
Bring home traditional lace, ceramics, leather goods and baskets.
Planned
Excursion: CAPE ST.
VINCENT, SAGRES & LAGOS
7.0 Hours Strenuous Activity # PO6-002
Behold
beguiling ocean views from Cabo de São Vicente at the southwestern tip of
Portugal. Admire a historic working
lighthouse that remains one of the continent’s most powerful beacons. Marvel at an enormous compass rose at
Fortaleza de Sagres, a National Monument of Portugal. Delight in a delicious lunch in the lively
coastal town of Lagos. Witness
breathtaking sights from Ponta da Piedade’s dramatic seaside cliffs.
Today's Notes: Another wonderful stop, it is soo good to be back in a European country again. I went on the planned excursion and my wife Cathy remained onboard with a stomach bug. Could have been something she eat. I hope she is better by the time we get to Lisbon. The excursion was great and it was everything described above. This was a tendering port where we anchored out and took the lifeboats ashore.
Videos
Click Here --> Cabo de São Vicente-Portugal
Click Here --> Ponta da Piedade’s-Portugal
Please check back, I have a lot of pictures and video to review, process and upload in the next upcoming sea days.
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