{"id":39366,"date":"2021-03-14T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=39366"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T13:38:25","slug":"wild-nature-costa-vicentina-western-algarve-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/wild-nature-costa-vicentina-western-algarve-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Break in the Wild Nature of Costa Vicentina and the Western Algarve Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a wild nature lover, the <strong>western coast of Portugal<\/strong> is an ideal place for you! You can immerse yourself in the wide beaches, walking in the wild nature, and at the same time hearing the sound of the wind that rocks you. Let\u2019s discover the best places where you can enjoy your freedom!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39548\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39548\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/P1040879-min-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Freedom.\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/P1040879-min-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/P1040879-min-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Freedom. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>1. Let yourself be carried away by the wild wind over the ocean in Odeceixe<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39549\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39549\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Praia-de-Odeceixe-870x490.png\" alt=\"Praia de Odeceixe. \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Praia-de-Odeceixe-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Praia-de-Odeceixe-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Praia de Odeceixe. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Around <strong>Odeceixe<\/strong>, the countryside rucks up into rolling, large <strong>hills<\/strong>, which lie within the <strong>Nature Park<\/strong> of the Southwest <strong>Alentejo<\/strong> and <strong>Vicentine<\/strong> Coast. <strong>Odeceixe beach<\/strong> is a perfect place if you like <strong>surfing<\/strong>. Have a nice morning walk in the <strong>wild<\/strong> <strong>nature<\/strong> of the hills around <strong>Praia de Odeceixe<\/strong> and enjoy a nice view from Miradouro da <strong>Ribeira de Seixe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jp6gTfKB9Z8QtdKe6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-algarve\/house\/quinta-tranquila\/TpNH5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>2. Enjoy the sunset in Porto das Barcas in Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_60515\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-60515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal.png\" alt=\"Vila Nova de Milfontes, portugal\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal-536x302.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal-570x320.png 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-portugal-344x194.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/strong> is an excellent destination for <strong>hiking trips<\/strong>. The main beaches in Vila Nova de Milfontes are <strong>Praia da Franquia<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Praia do Farol<\/strong>, which overlook the <strong>Mira river<\/strong>. In <strong>Carreiro das Fazenda<\/strong> and <strong>Praia das Furnas,<\/strong> you can see the huge waves of the <strong>Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>. They are ideal for <strong>surfing<\/strong> and <strong>bodyboarding<\/strong>. Here, the general lifestyle is <strong>slow<\/strong> and <strong>peaceful<\/strong>. Do not forget to enjoy a glass of <strong>wine<\/strong> in the <strong>Porto das Barcas<\/strong> restaurant for <strong>sunset<\/strong>. Also, you can enjoy a delicious <strong>local fish<\/strong> dinner. The <strong>octopus<\/strong> is one of the best dishes. The way it is cooked is amazing, it melts in your mouth.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9T9uT39T3qXzHKsZ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-alentejo-litoral\/albergo-diffuso\/selao-da-eira-nature-comfort\/GKrWK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>3. Have a picnic in Porto Covo with the Oceanview<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_60514\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-60514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Covo\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Porto-Covo-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Porto Covo<\/strong> is a traditional Portuguese<strong> fishing village<\/strong>. You can find <strong>sandy beaches<\/strong> in and around the villages. We recommend that you visit <strong>Praia dos Buizinhos<\/strong> and <strong>Praia do Banho<\/strong>, both are sheltered by the <strong>cliffs<\/strong>. The most popular of Porto Covo&#8217;s beaches is <strong>Praia Grande<\/strong>. You can reach it by doing an <strong>easy walk<\/strong> from the village, and it is also a <strong>Blue flag<\/strong> beach. Enjoy a picnic in <strong>Miradouro Porto Covo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pq7WtUpWkcT5KYEr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-beja\/experience\/baumhaus-im-paradies-der-stille\/jXWFV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>4. Eat Portuguese local food in Varzea bistrot in Aljezur<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_60519\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-60519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aljezur\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Aljezur-1-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Aljezur<\/strong> is a village with whitewashed houses and <strong>cobbled streets<\/strong>. The town is dominated by the <strong>ruins<\/strong> of a tenth-century <strong>Moorish castle<\/strong>, which sits at the top of a narrow and very steep cobbled hill. The <strong>views<\/strong> from the top of the hill are <strong>spectacular<\/strong>. Aljezur is close to several spectacular <strong>beaches<\/strong> including <strong>Arrifana<\/strong>, <strong>Monte Cl\u00e9rigo,<\/strong> and <strong>Carrapateira<\/strong>, all of which form part of the stunningly beautiful <strong>Parque Natural <\/strong>do<strong> Sudoeste Alentejano<\/strong> e <strong>Costa Vicentina<\/strong>, a strip of coastline that is protected from development. Go to have dinner in <strong>Varzea Bistrot<\/strong>, it offers you amazing <strong>local fish<\/strong> and also <strong>vegetarian<\/strong> options. You can have local good <strong>shrimps<\/strong>, <strong>octopus<\/strong>, <strong>sea bass,<\/strong> and<strong> sea bream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/varzea-bistrot?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-aljezur\/glamping\/o-abrigo-do-vento\/mlZR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>5. Surf in Bordeira and Carrapateira beaches and Explore the Islamic fishing village<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39554\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39554\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-17.18.47-870x490.png\" alt=\"Praia da Bordeira\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-17.18.47-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-17.18.47-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Praia da Bordeira. Wild Nature. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Praia da Bordeira<\/strong> is a beach on the <strong>west coast<\/strong> of the <strong>Algarve<\/strong>, located in the <strong>Costa Vicentina<\/strong> natural park, nearby the villages of<strong> Carrapateira<\/strong> and <strong>Bordeira<\/strong>. The beach is very big, it stretches for <strong>3 kilometres,<\/strong> and it is mainly popular with <strong>surfers<\/strong> and <strong>nature lovers<\/strong>. The length of the beach makes it great for long <strong>beach walks<\/strong>. The sand is <strong>nice<\/strong> and <strong>soft<\/strong>. You can enjoy the <strong>wild<\/strong> and rough <strong>waves<\/strong> of the Atlantic Ocean. <strong>Praia da Bordeira<\/strong> is backed by <strong>dunes<\/strong> and rugged limestone cliffs. Behind the beach, there is a forest of ancient <strong>pine trees<\/strong>. The best thing about this beach is that it is <strong>unspoiled<\/strong> and <strong>quiet<\/strong>. It is a perfect spot also to do <strong>kitesurfing<\/strong>. Praia da Bordeira is bordered by a <strong>river<\/strong>, which forms a <strong>lagoon<\/strong>. The small river is used by migrating <strong>birds<\/strong> as a stopover.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrapateira<\/strong> is a surf-central village. The coast along here is <strong>wild<\/strong>, with copper-coloured and ash-grey cliffs covered in speckled yellow and green scrub, backing creamy, wide sands. Other activities that you can do here are <strong>Windsurfing<\/strong>, <strong>Kitesurfing<\/strong>, <strong>Bike Tours<\/strong>, <strong>Nature &amp; Wildlife Tours<\/strong>, <strong>Hiking Trails,<\/strong> and <strong>Horse riding<\/strong>. The <strong>Islamic<\/strong> Fishing <strong>Village<\/strong> is an archaeological site close to <strong>Carrapateira<\/strong>. The site was excavated by a team of researchers from the <strong>University of Lisbon<\/strong> in 2001. Items found that date back to the 12th century. It served as a seasonal <strong>fishing village<\/strong> that also carried out some <strong>agriculture<\/strong> and <strong>animal<\/strong> rearing.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/13y2w2AHxA7so4tm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-faro\/accommodation\/monte-rosa\/3437H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>6. Find your favourite handmade pottery in Cer\u00e2mica Para\u00edso shop in Vila do Bispo<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39555\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39555\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/randomtrip.pt-2-800x490.jpg\" alt=\"Ceramica Paraiso. Vila do Bispo\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Ceramica Paraiso. Vila do Bispo. Photo by pinterest.com<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The village of Bispo, <strong>Vila do Bispo<\/strong> in Portuguese, comes from the donation of the\u00a0Aldeia de <strong>Santa Maria do Cabo<\/strong>\u00a0by <strong>King\u00a0Manuel<\/strong>\u00a0to Bishop <strong>Fernando Coutinho<\/strong>. The area is perfect for <strong>bike tours<\/strong>. The more spectacular <strong>beaches<\/strong> near Vila do Bispo that you should visit are the following: <strong>Praia do Castelejo<\/strong>, <strong>Praia da Cordoama<\/strong>, <strong>Praia do Barranco<\/strong>, <strong>Praia do Zavial<\/strong>, <strong>Praia do Martinhal<\/strong>. Do not forget to pass by <strong>Cer\u00e2mica Para\u00edso shop<\/strong>. It is a wonderful shop that sells <strong>Ceramic<\/strong> pottery <strong>handmade<\/strong> in Portugal. There you can get some nice pottery to bring home to have a nice <strong>local<\/strong> memory. You can find all kinds of <strong>colourful<\/strong> pottery, find your <strong>favourite<\/strong> one!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/W2ehSpMNWo4ZCCvs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-aljezur\/house\/el-refugio-del-silencio\/BLjX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>7. Have a walk in Praia do Mirou\u00e7o and Praia da Pena Furada<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39556\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39556\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/p.--870x490.png\" alt=\"Praia da Pena Furada. \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/p.--870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/p.--570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Praia da Pena Furada. Wild Nature. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Praia do Mirou\u00e7o<\/strong> is an <strong>oceanic beach<\/strong> located near the municipality of <strong>Vila do Bispo<\/strong>. It presents an extensive <strong>sandy<\/strong> <strong>beach<\/strong>, whose area diminishes a lot during high tide. When you go there you should pay attention to the <strong>tide periods<\/strong>. The huge cliffs cover this small, hidden <strong>paradise<\/strong>. The best way to access the beach is by <strong>walking<\/strong>. When you get to the beach, you should go down a pretty difficult track on the <strong>cliff<\/strong>. We recommend going there for those who have some experience of <strong>climbing<\/strong>. <strong>Praia da Pena Furada<\/strong> is a small strip of sand sitting in a small inlet in the cliffs, with rock formations populating the area all around. At <strong>lower tides<\/strong>, some more pockets of <strong>sand<\/strong> become accessible. A good place to spend time in company with the <strong>wilderness<\/strong> of nature around, while enjoying the strong <strong>water energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GpdMmSWLPkHuaBdLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-faro\/accommodation\/monte-rosa\/3437H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>8. Discover the traces of Pangea in Praia do Telheiro<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39557\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39557\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-22.40.11-870x490.png\" alt=\"Pangea. Praia do Telheiro.\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-22.40.11-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-22.40.11-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Pangea. Praia do Telheiro. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Praia do Telheiro<\/strong> is one of the most significant keys useful to unlock the <strong>geologic riddles<\/strong> surrounding <strong>Iberia<\/strong>\u2019s distant <strong>past<\/strong>. Telheiro is a site of special <strong>geologic<\/strong> significance and <strong>interest<\/strong>. There are <strong>birds<\/strong> and <strong>wild nature<\/strong> around. It is also a great <strong>surfing spot<\/strong>. There, surrounded by a primordial and forsaken landscape, you will find one of the <strong>largest<\/strong> and clearest <strong>coastal unconformities<\/strong> in <strong>Western Europe<\/strong>. You can see one of the few spots in the world where you can notice the traces of <strong>Pangea<\/strong>. Make sure to go there with <strong>low tide,<\/strong> and you will see this impressive <strong>natural show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pFCEthQ4152oUKhi9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-aljezur\/glamping\/o-abrigo-do-vento\/mlZR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>9. Do a Bike Tour along Cabo de S\u00e3o Vincente<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39558\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39558\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-23.11.39-870x490.png\" alt=\"Cabo de Sao Vicente. \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-23.11.39-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Schermata-2021-03-08-alle-23.11.39-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Cabo de S\u00e3o Vicente. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Cabo de S\u00e3o Vicente<\/strong> is an untamed headland overlooking the <strong>Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> that has enchanted <strong>sailors<\/strong> and travellers from all over the world for centuries. It is the most <strong>south-western<\/strong> point of the <strong>Algarve<\/strong>. It has always been the last glimpse of land that sailors in <strong>southern Portugal<\/strong> saw before going into <strong>open waters<\/strong>. Its name comes from a <strong>Spanish priest<\/strong> who had his remains on these <strong>cliffs<\/strong>. At the furthest point of the <strong>Cape<\/strong>, there is a <strong>lighthouse<\/strong>. During the age of <strong>Queen Mary II<\/strong> in <strong>1846,<\/strong> some workers built it.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>sunset<\/strong> is the best time to go there, you can see the <strong>sun<\/strong> that hides behind the <strong>waters<\/strong> of the <strong>ocean<\/strong>. The cliffs around the cape reach a height of <strong>75 metres<\/strong>, and you can enjoy a beautiful <strong>panorama<\/strong>. Around the cape, there is a high concentration of <strong>birds<\/strong>, which nest among the <strong>cliffs<\/strong>. Some of these species are rare, making <strong>Cabo de S\u00e3o Vicente<\/strong> an ideal place for <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/tips-beginner-bird-watching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>birdwatchers<\/strong><\/a>. About one kilometre before reaching the <strong>lighthouse<\/strong>, you pass by the <strong>Fortaleza do Beliche<\/strong>, built in <strong>1632.<\/strong> You can go down a small path towards the sea. It is an ideal place to <strong>stop<\/strong> and enjoy a <strong>picnic<\/strong> sheltered from the <strong>strong wind<\/strong> that blows constantly in the area. Also, it is a nice idea to do a <strong>bike tour<\/strong> in the area around.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/c2st4Ed5KZNfWkQA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/PT-lagos\/bed-breakfast\/quinta-da-paz-algarve\/RkkHZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>10. Go back in time to the Fortress of Sagres<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39559\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39559\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Fortaleza-di-Sagres-870x490.png\" alt=\"Sagres Fortress. \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Fortaleza-di-Sagres-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Fortaleza-di-Sagres-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Sagres Fortress. Photos by Irene Paolinelli\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Fortress of Sagres<\/strong> had the mission to protect the town from raiders from <strong>North Africa<\/strong>. Henry the Navigator built it, and from here he devised his <strong>15th-century<\/strong>\u00a0expeditions to the uncharted seas around the western side of <strong>Africa<\/strong>, \u201cthe Age of Discoveries\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Henry spent much of his time here before setting off on his voyages, upon which he was the first European to discover the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/miradouro-viewpoints-sao-miguel-island-azores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azores<\/a> <\/strong>and large parts of the <strong>African coastline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are great <strong>panoramic views<\/strong> over the Ocean. The walls and the entrance are <strong>impressive<\/strong>. Here, you can close your <strong>eyes<\/strong>, feel the <strong>history vibes,<\/strong> and go back in <strong>time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Yvcoy6XGmTwSZiF89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/PT-faro\/accommodation\/monte-rosa\/3437H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Accommodation\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_39560\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-39560\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/fifi-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Go on adventure.\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/fifi-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/fifi-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Go on an adventure in the wild nature. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Explore<\/strong> the <strong>wild<\/strong> west <strong>coast<\/strong> of <strong>Portugal<\/strong>. Get your <strong>backpack<\/strong>, take a <strong>break<\/strong> and go on an <strong>adventure<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a wild nature lover, the western coast of Portugal is an ideal place for you! You can immerse yourself in the wide beaches, walking in the wild nature, and at the same time hearing the sound of the wind that rocks you. 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