Evening Surprises: Torrential Rain and Wind
And in the evening, the weather had a surprise for us… The gray sky and drizzling rain turned into quite a hurricane-force wind and rain… We had no idea what to do about our plans…
Vila Real De Santo António: a Rational City on the Border with Spain
🧭 where Have We Ended up? Honestly? Before I sat down to write this post, I didn’t know why this city seemed “different from the rest”. You walk around and can’t understand what’s off… everything…
Castro Marim, Portugal: What to See and Do
🚘 After a failed attempt to visit the salt mines of Tavira and a short walk around the city, we decided to spontaneously continue exploring eastern Algarve. We chose two interesting towns on the map:…
Lagos, Portugal: a City where They Discovered the World and Sold People
If you, like us, thought that the Algarve coast dies out in winter — Lagos is for you. This city was an unexpected exception during our trip: warm, lively, with sea air and rich history.…
Silves Castle: History and Culture of the Algarve
The cozy town of Silves with its Moorish castle, cork forests, wise Al-Mutamid Square, and storks on the rooftops became a real discovery for us. Walks, views, sweets, and one unexpected life lesson.
