Photo Essay: Multiple features of the Algarve
There’s more to Portugal’s Algarve region than rows of sunbeds and bars. In response to this week’s ‘multiple’ travel photography theme, I’ve selected some images of things that can be found in multiples if you explore the south of the country.
There are plenty of boats, especially in Faro.
Multiple boats in the marina at Faro, as seen from the roof of Hotel Eva.
The boats in the background here are for work, not pleasure.
I found this pile of lobster cages while wandering around the fishing harbour at Sagres in the far south-west of the Algarve.
An obligatory beach shot – this is the Algarve, after all.
The many layers and clusters of rock that have separated from the cliffs are a typical feature of the beaches in central Algarve. This shot was taken on a walk along the cliffs that starts in Benagil.
Getting close to nature in the Algarvian countryside.
When I knelt to take a close up shot of some flowers, I was very surprised to find all these snails clinging to the stems. I’d been driving across the Algarvian countryside in search of ancient rock formations and stopped to take pictures of the flowers that were brightening the fields.
Looking up this time, I found evidence of local wildlife stuck to buildings in the pretty village of Alte.
It’s not just humans that like to build their homes on top of one another. These multiple nests are a common sight around Portugal; I spotted this cluster in the village of Alte.
For more ideas about what to do in the Algarve besides sizzling on the beach, check out these posts:
Why the Algarve is more than just a great beach destination
You can’t judge a manor house by its facade
People watching in Albufeira, the Algarve
Don’t rush away from Faro (Algarve Blog)
A is for Alte (Restlessjo)
Mmmmm, that reminds me to make my plans for shooting the Algarve Cup this year. Thanks! ;o)
You’re welcome
I could see myself lying on a beach in summer in the Algarve now…
Sorry, didn’t see your reply! Of course- I was hugely flattered!
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Love the multiple boats on the first pic:-)
great shots – and thank you for the mention too!
like the new blog layout – it seems crisper and cleaner?
you’ve reminded me of how beautiful Alte is too – must go back there soon – we went to Paderne for the first time last week – very pretty!
Lovely “multiple” photos. The one of the snails reminds me of all the dozens of snails I have found in my garden lately. The other day under some rocks I found loads on top of each other, possibly hibernating through summer. They all went into the rubbish!
Happy New Year to you JulieXX
Ooh, thanks, Julie! Welcome back and Happy New Year. Good Christmas?
Happy New Year to you, too! I had a great, if exhausting time in the UK over Christmas but back to the grind now. I haven’t yet got around to writing about Alte but I remembered that you had so I hope it’s okay to link to it.
These are the sort of collections I like. Thanks for sharing.