TO THE BEACH
Yesterday we decided on a beach day and headed to Barril beach, on Ilha de Tavira. The beach used to be a really active place for tuna fishing, and as you can see from the last picture, there is an ‘anchor cemetery’ a reminder of the industry that has now left this over-fished patch of land. They were placed there by the fishermen to secure the nets, and now they are just the ghost of the once-thriving industry. You can walk to the beach from the road but there is a mini train running to the beach, pulling into what used to be the tuna station, and from there you can walk up to the fishermen’s buildings (now cafes and shops) and then to the beach.
We had a relaxing day of reading, sunbathing, a little bit of swimming and a lovely lunch. I was really surprised to see a whole veggie section on the menu (which really makes a change, even in the UK) so if you are a veggie and come to the Tavira area I’d recommend a visit. I wore my new t-shirt from my very favourite online store Orange Circle and lazily finished my Caitlin Moran book (which is next month’s book club video, check here)
Really loving Portugal! Where are your favourite spots here?
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wowww portugal looks so lovely
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Yeah it’s gorgeous!
Looks gorgeous, glad to hear that you are having a lovely time
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Thanks Fleur! Having a ball
you lucky lady
Definitely!
Albufeira and Praia Da Oura beaches are both equally as lovely. I spent a lot of time holidaying in the Algarve as a child and must say it’s definitely somewhere I’m looking forward to going back to now that I’m older.
I love your bag and your bathing suit in that photo of you. Would love to know where you got them
It looks beautiful! It’s strange looking back, I went there when I was about 6 and I can still remember the train vividly!
I’m glad you had a lovely time xxx
So good to see you here in my beautiful Country, Portugal! Although I’m from lisbon, I love Algarve but you should also check the northern part, has beautiful landscaped and rivers to swim in
Oh and if you can You should check the beach called “Olhos D’agua” and “Manta Rota”
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