I returned many times to the same place to stay overnight . I always felt at home there , meeting many different nationalities , which included Portuguese , Germans , Spanish , Italians , French , Swiss , Americans , Canadians , Maltese and a few Brits , all doing the same as me and enjoying their van life experience .
Marco ’ s guidance and information were invaluable to me , and he shared a few other things with me .
Portimão
PRAIA DA ROCHA
It is the most famous beach in Portimão , with a lovely landscape if you are at the beach . There is a cave that accesses the other beach and an arch that appears on a Windows screensaver , so there are usually long queues for a photo .
PRAIA DO ALEMÃO
For me , one of the best beaches in the Algarve . It is huge but very relaxing ; you have sun beds , sun umbrellas , and a bar with nice fresh beer . The paddle around the rocks ( on your right side facing the sea ) is a paradise and a playground for Sup . It is very nice to paddle around little caves and arches that lead you to another small beach of top quality .
Lagos
PONTA DA PIEDADE
Amazing views from the top of the cliffs . The shape of the rocks in the sea is something that I would recommend seeing .
PRAIA DO CAMILO
It also has impressive views from the top of the cliff . The beach itself is fantastic but small for the number of people there . If you want to paddle around , which is also amazing , you must arrive early at the beach to get a space .
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