The Algarve

We spent a few days on the Algarve. We started on the western side, which is far less developed,with a wilder coastline. The downside is that the Atlantic is very cold. The Med stretch has a warmer ocean, but parts have really been ruined by overdevelopment; with loads and loads of villas and apartment blocks as far as the eye can see. We enjoyed the town of Lagos, which has a quaint old centre, plenty of nightlife and some pretty coves and beaches. We spent a few good hours soaking up the sun on the various beaches. We did find the famous Piri Piri Chicken place in Guaia. BTW, Piri Piri originated in Mozambique and was taken back to Portugal by the colonists. We also visited an amazing sand sculpture expo.