New bikes, the Algarve, deserted beaches and miles of unspoiled natural park land

New bikes, the  Algarve, deserted beaches and miles of unspoiled natural park land

Decided we could not continue our adventure without bikes so a purchase was made two matching bikes!! Hope this matching thing does not become a trend. 

Journeyed on from Lisbon to  a camp site - Turiscampo about 3 KM out of Lagos, a nice site with a large swimming pool, bar & restaurant.  When we arrived lots of nests with young were around the wash block so we watched with interest as the youngsters grew and eventually left the nest just as we were going to our next destination.

The Beach  is only 2 Km, Lagos 3Km &  near to the village of Espiche and Luz on the coast.  Luz is a real tourist spot in a cove a very pleasant location with lots of bars and restaurants

Largos is situated midway along the Algarve cliff coast on the edge of a wide bay.  The outskirts are unattractive with skyscrapers however the old centre has a few historic medieval sites.  

The town is mainly a tourist port with many restaurants and nearby sandy beaches.  We visited the Igreja de Santa Maria chapel and walked the many little streets with woodcarving and tourist shops.

Toured the coast on the grotto boat very entertaining with dramatic scenery

Visited & explored Europe’s south westernmost point Sagres which we found great it is where the land  ends and the sea begins.

We went to see the Cabo de Sao Vicente fortress, the lighthouse and had coffee in a local bar. Not much remains of the original fortress which was destroyed in an attack by Francis Drake and finally finished off by an earthquake in 1755.

 On the way back to the site we stopped off at Burgau  a unique and charming little village a place where time has stood still.  We had a late lunch in a fabulous restaurant overlooking the sea I had the fish of the day a John Dory the best meal I have had since crossing the channel

It is now day 32 of our adventure and we have met some very interesting people with lots of tales to tell.  (feel a book coming on )

Alan's reputation has become well know (in more ways than one!) and he is becoming the odd job man for several fellow campers so time to move on I think!  However the fresh orange juice, fruit and beer in return for the work is very welcome.

With Spring in the air Big Ted has found friendsHorst Sallenker & Jorge Gonzales & finding different activities to follow.(photo's to watch out for next time)