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Portugal's Algarve - undoubtedly, spectacularly, awesome!

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June 22nd 2017
Published: June 24th 2017
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This blog will be limited in narrative but focus on photographs. After the cauldron that was Sevilla at 45°c, arriving in Portugal's magnetic Algarve via a three hour coach ride and a hair-raising taxi ride to the Vila Gale Atlantico resort, ten minutes from Albufeira, we settled in to our top floor suite. A gentle breeze swept across our south-facing veranda as we looked down on orange colou... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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Gee disappeared then emerged later with a camel leather bag.Gee disappeared then emerged later with a camel leather bag.
Gee disappeared then emerged later with a camel leather bag.
A great place to hangout after lunch.A great place to hangout after lunch.
A great place to hangout after lunch.
Sipping cafe au lait (Portugese say white coffee) nearby and close to the water was a treat while we waited to pick up the rental car.
A special treat - a visit from Gee's cousin's son.A special treat - a visit from Gee's cousin's son.
A special treat - a visit from Gee's cousin's son.
By coincidence, Marlon lives just ten minutes from our resort. It was a great pleasure to have him join us.
Near Cap Vincente, the most western edge of the European continentNear Cap Vincente, the most western edge of the European continent
Near Cap Vincente, the most western edge of the European continent
This is a spectacular area.
Walking down to the beach.Walking down to the beach.
Walking down to the beach.
On the cliff overlooking the beach.On the cliff overlooking the beach.
On the cliff overlooking the beach.
Fine sand surrounded by sheer vertical cliffs.Fine sand surrounded by sheer vertical cliffs.
Fine sand surrounded by sheer vertical cliffs.
Clear turquoise water.Clear turquoise water.
Clear turquoise water.
The edge.The edge.
The edge.
Vincente lighthouse at the extremity of the continent.Vincente lighthouse at the extremity of the continent.
Vincente lighthouse at the extremity of the continent.
First lit in 1846.
Restaurante O Lourenco.Restaurante O Lourenco.
Restaurante O Lourenco.
Quaint place for lunch in Salema - a gem of a village now discovered by visitors.
What a place for lunch!What a place for lunch!
What a place for lunch!
Grilled sword fish.Grilled sword fish.
Grilled sword fish.
This was a first for me and it was a most memorable dish. Moist, tender and very tasty, this fish whetted my appetite for the future. I will have it again and again.
Grilled tuna the Algarve way.Grilled tuna the Algarve way.
Grilled tuna the Algarve way.
Not every restaurant prepares fish how it should be done. The Algarve restaurants are the exception and The Fish House had to be at the top of the pile. Superb.
Quaint apartments next door to The Fish House, SalemaQuaint apartments next door to The Fish House, Salema
Quaint apartments next door to The Fish House, Salema
The beach at SalemaThe beach at Salema
The beach at Salema
Crystal clear water below from the cliffs at Benagil.Crystal clear water below from the cliffs at Benagil.
Crystal clear water below from the cliffs at Benagil.
On our way to the Benagil caves.On our way to the Benagil caves.
On our way to the Benagil caves.
Very deep cave.Very deep cave.
Very deep cave.
Looking up from inside.Looking up from inside.
Looking up from inside.
Beautiful tranquil beach inside a cave.Beautiful tranquil beach inside a cave.
Beautiful tranquil beach inside a cave.



28th June 2017

naomi rattray
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Your enthusiasm
Your next project should be a travel guide!
28th June 2017

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

Thanks. You're so funny!
This is all a sampling as I could do much more except that it takes great effort that could detract from the vacation itself.
29th June 2017
Last supper in the Algarve.

josie james
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Pictures of Portugal
WOW! what fascinating architecture! thanks for photos as they give so much about the country. Je I love the cap looks great on. continue to enjoy.
4th July 2017
Nighttime from our veranda.

Heather Gun-Munro
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The Algarve
Splendid. I just wish I was there with you all.

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