As much as I like walking around towns I definitely came for the cliffs and the water, so when we were going to Lagos I googled in Farol da Ponta da Piedade so we could start off with a good walk to warm our legs and body up for a nice lunch. :). The views and walk were everything you expected from this beautiful country.
Every where I looked I was awestruck. My camera was clicking, archways, caves, rocks looking like they erupted from the ocean, beautiful tones of green and blue. The coastline went for miles.
There were lovely little boats skimming back and forth through the arches and around the rocks. At first we thought they must have come from the town but they were actually at the bottom of these stairs The only way to them was down the stairs and then back up again.
Walking around awestruck can be a little dangerous, between looking around, taking pictures, whenever I turned around too quickly I had a little vertigo, which usually resulted in a little scream. Jim, Doug and Lindsey thought for sure I was pitching over the side a few times. I found I could stand near the edge, but if anyone walked towards me, whoosh off my balance would go. Needless to say I did not climb the peak below. I was getting vertigo just watching them, at one point there must have been 20 people and dogs on the point. I was ready to vomit.
These kayaks were towed out from the town and then towed back in when their time was up. What a great way to spend a couple of hours. Next time.
This cat is thoroughly enjoying sunning itself at this restaurant. Looking very relaxed for a town that was absolutely full of dogs of all sizes.
Off to the town of Lagos for some exploring and most importantly lunch. 2 Irmaos (2 brothers) is a lovely little restaurant looking over the square and the water. The food and wine were delicious.
Needless to say this was not on my lunch plate. :)
Lagos was famous for it’s contributions to the Age of Discovery. Henry the Navigator lived most of his life here. It also housed Europe’s first slave market in 1444. With its coastal location Lagos was constantly under attack from the Moors, Spanish, and English. From 1576 to 1755 it was the capital of the Algarve until it was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake and tsunami. Nowadays Lagos is one of the most visited cities in Portugal. With lots of restaurants, bars and hotels there is always lots to do and you can walk everywhere.
This is Fort da Ponta da Bandeira, built in the 17th century where the River Bensafrim enters the sea. These forts were very important in keeping the Portuguese save from pirates and those dastardly Spaniards.
New meets old.
A very bustling town with lots to do during the day and at night. Definitely where I would want to stay if I was in my 40's. Or at least think I was still in my 40's. LOL.
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