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Saturday, 19 November 2011

Southern Europe - Day 14

Today was spent exploring the beaches of southern Algarve from Sagres to Lagos. The first half of this coastline is in one of the ubiquitous national parks and so still undeveloped. The second half is notably different as all the cafe side signs and menus change to English and full cooked breakfast is offered everywhere. You're suddenly into the resorts.

Whilst still in the park we found a secluded beach which took a twenty minute walk to reach from a tiny side road. Not surprisingly we were the only ones there. If the weather had been better we could definitely have spent the day there.

The coastline around Lagos is all sandstone and massively eroded leading to spectacular cliff edges and rock towers. The grottos are a particular tourist spot and they are stunning. It's one great advantage of coming here in November that there was virtually no one there.

We have camped up in a 4 star campsite on the edge of Luz. This place is amazing. The pool looks gorgeous although it's not heated. The grounds are spacious and sheltered. And the facilities are easily the best I have ever seen in a campsite. They would suit a 4 star hotel they are so good.

The place is full of English motorhomes and Winibegos - there is a real community of ex pats here who live on the site through the winter. And I can see why. its something we might seriously consider I think!

That ends the first half of our tour and it's been great so far. Tomorrow starts the second half but I think we'll probably spend a day or two chilling out here in Luz. Its too nice not to.

Sent from my ZX Spectrum.

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