Saturday 28 September: Azenho do Mar

 Today we walk the Fisherman’s Trail and have a Fisherman’s lunch. 

We cycle north for about 25 minutes to the small fishing port of Azenho do Mar. We leave the bikes and walk through the sandy cliff top dunes southwards on the Fisherman’s trail. Storks soar above us mingling with the hills before perching on their precarious nests. The coastline is rugged and reminds us of Cornwall on a sunny day. After about an hour we reach the headland at the mouth of the River Seixe and enjoy fine views over to Odeceixe where we were yesterday. We retrace our steps back to the port where we get at table at Cafe Palhinas. Recommended by Ben and Sally it is very rustic with plastic tables and chairs but in a magnificent position overlooking the sea. We have to wait for the Cataplana to be freshly cooked but it is worth it and absolutely delicious. The prawns are enormous! Then we cycle a bit further and walk down to a quiet and impressive beach Praia do Amalia where we while away a couple of hours before cycling back to base. We’re moving on tomorrow. 












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