- Porto : From London’s winter chill to Porto’s warm, tiled charm
- Porto : Pure Wilderness in Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Porto : A misty birthday drive through the Douro Valley
- Lisbon: Nazaré’s waves, Sintra’s fairytale palaces, and our first sunset near Cascais
- Lisbon: Train from Cascais, Alfama walks, and a sunset by the sea
- Algarve : The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail and Benagil in real life
- Algrave: Lagos, cliffside walkways, and a beach day done right
- Algarve :Waterpark fun, sunset strolls in Quarteira, and a calm goodbye in Faro
A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.Oliver Wendell Holmes
The next day, we decided to head to Lagos—and like most of the Algarve, we kept the pace slow and easy. We’d originally planned a fishing trip, and I was genuinely excited for it, but it didn’t work out. With the weather and it being off-season, the trip was cancelled. A little disappointing in the moment, but we told ourselves: next time.
Ponta da Piedade: the Algarve views that don’t feel real
We drove into Lagos, parked up, and made our way toward the lighthouse at Ponta da Piedade. And honestly—this was on another level. As beautiful as the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail was the day before, Ponta da Piedade felt even more dramatic: golden cliffs carved into wild shapes, turquoise water below, and viewpoints that made us stop every few minutes just to stare.
There are easy walkways along the top, and everywhere you turn you see another cove, another sea arch, another perfect slice of coastline. It’s one of those places where you think you’ve seen the best view… until you walk 50 metres further.
A quiet beach stop (and our own “Benagil Cave” in sand)
We eventually headed down to one of the beaches there and spent hours doing what ended up being the best part of the day: simply being together. Addy was in her element—sand, water, and endless imagination.
We built our own little “Benagil Cave” out of sand, shaping an opening and a “roof,” and perfecting it like it was a serious engineering project. It sounds simple, but it was one of those slow travel moments that becomes a core memory—no schedule, no rush, just sunshine, sea air, and family time.
Lagos town centre: a charming mix of history and holiday energy
Later, we headed into Lagos town centre. We visited Igreja de Santo António (St. Anthony’s Church) in Lagos, a small church from the outside—but absolutely breathtaking once you step in. The interior is richly decorated with an intricate gilded altar and detailed carvings that glow warmly in the light, making it feel more like an art gallery than a simple chapel. Right next to it is the small museum (the Municipal Museum), which makes the stop even more worthwhile—an easy, affordable visit that gave us a quieter, more historic side of Lagos.
Then we did what Lagos is perfect for: wandering the streets. Lagos felt charming and relaxed, with a mix of European coastal-town vibes and a slightly Mediterranean/North African feeling in the colours, textures, and atmosphere. We walked, explored little corners, and of course—ended with ice creams.
As the sky began to darken and the city lights came on, we made our way back home, tired in the best way. Another Algarve day that reminded me: I may not be a “beach person,” but this coastline is unforgettable.
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