I organized a Portuguese car tour with Mafalda. “But what is Mafalda?” you might ask.

After having fun at Praia de Melides we went to our hotel. Our hotel is beautiful and every part is very tastefully done.

The next stop was Porto Covo, the largest village in the area. All small houses are painted blinding white with blue stripes, mostly with red…

We went to Farol Cabo Sardão lighthouse, which is a “real” lighthouse.

Our next stop was the town of Zambujeira do Mar, where we had a coffee.

We went up to the castle of Aljezur, from where there is a great view in all directions and a view of the whole town…

We found the authentic oceanfront dinner at the restaurant “O Sargo” in Praia de Monte Clérigo.

The museum of the city is located inside the Sines castle.

After a hearty breakfast and check-out, we headed back, north. Wherever the eye can see, huge sea pines stand with their broccoli-shaped, squat foliage. The…