Thursday 3 October: Porto Covo

 A moist and misty start to the day. It dries up a bit and we walk southwards along the Fisherman’s Path for an hour or so. Despite being overcast the cliff top dunes look beautiful with the autumnal colours. We pass several small coves and reach an isthmus of sand and an old fortification near a small island. All would look idyllic in sunshine. Back to base for lunch by the van which is nice. More and more people are arriving and it feels really quite crowded now. The drizzle starts again so we read in the van and then by the pool for a bit. Beginning to feel like we’d rather be at home really! We eat at the camp restaurant which was recommended in the guidebook. Nice atmosphere but unusual fusion type menu and probably not that great. We’ve decided to head inland tomorrow. 




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