Thursday 19th September

We’ve spent the last couple of days at Praia do Guincho just above Cabo Raso where the coast road turns east away from the Atlantic towards Lisbon. Today was a walkabout in the tourist packed town of Cascais with its palm fringed waterfront and south facing beaches.

Town beach

Fishermen's huts

It was a joyful experience to be bathed in warm sunshine without the cold persistent Atlantic winds that have chilled us for the last week or so. This strip of coast towards Estoril is affectionately known as the Portuguese Riviera now with the eco-cred of 15km of cycle lanes plus free bike hire, how good is that!

Harbourside amble

Campsite diving