be only pebbles and no sand . Don ’ t forget to check out Pingas bar in Burgau on a Friday night , serving delicious fresh oysters .
SAGRES
Historically , it was from here that most of the Portuguese navigators left to explore the world . Have a walk around the village and go to Sagres Fortress for the landscape view . If you can go to the Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente to enjoy the views , this is also a lovely place to watch the sunset with a beer .
PRAIA DO ZAVIAL
Is a surfer ’ s beach ; there are always waves , even if they are small ones . Nice to visit if you are passing by or want a place to surf or get some waves on your paddle .
PRAIA DA INGRINA
Another very relaxing beach with a bar on the side for refreshments . Paddle towards Praia do Barranco ( the right side facing the sea ) and view the best caves you could ever see when the tide drops . There are passages from one rock to another , Blue Lagoons inside the caves ; you name it . The best is that there are no boats around , and only one SUP school knows the place , so it is just for you .
PRAIA DO BELICHE
Sometimes it could be windy , but if it is not , it ’ s a perfect place if you stay in Sagres .
PRAIA DA CORDOAMA
The walks from the top of the beach have amazing views , and if there are no waves , it is also an excellent place to paddle . You can go either left or right , and you will find amazing landscapes and rocks with different shapes and colours .
Sagres was excellent , and I had a wonderful time there ; the scenery was spectacular . From there , I headed back to Lagos for a few days and then on to Lisbon and the famous Nazare before my long journey home to the UK .
Thank you , Portugal , for a wonderful experience and Marco @ sup _ cadete on Instagram for your invaluable information – I will return soon .
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