Last Updated on January 8, 2021 by
A photo essay of the stunning cliffs of Algarve, Portugal
Along the craggy coastline of Algarve, sandy-brown cliffs studded with green foliage run for miles alongside the Atlantic Ocean. These rock outcrops that jut out along the shore resemble the Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia; yet the flashy beach boulevards here are unmistakably European. Surfers get ready to ride the waves while holidaymakers lounge under the shade of the cliffs to soak in the languid undercurrent.
A few months back, Alberto and I took a road trip from our base in Spain to Algarve, Portugal, in search of some sun, sand and the sea. Algarve is a popular stop on any Portugal itinerary, and it’s best known for its stunning setting and wild beaches. Here are some photos to take you through our journey – enjoy!
A secluded beach near Portimão stretches for miles without a single person in sight.
Sandy-brown rock cliffs line the entire coastline of Algarve.
View from above – rocky outcrops strongly braving the ferocious waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Peeking through the roof of a sea cave.
A lookout point atop the cliff’s edge.
A surfer gets ready to ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
These pictures are beautiful. They make me want to visit the Algarve even more than I did before. Maybe its because we are just getting out of the winter doldrums, but beach scenes look really warm and peaceful to me right now!
Algarve really is stunning. In fact, I’d recommend visiting during off-season periods, when beaches are quieter than usual. In summer, they get pretty packed and less appealing.
I am in the algarve right now for a month. Learning to surf, eating seafood, and taking photographs;)