Upon arrival, after the obligatory overshooting/shouting session, we were underwhelmed by our campsite choice. 3 of the group had to exit the vehicle to avoid neck injury after being bounced over the heat blistered and time ravaged road, which led through the campsite and past rusting caravans spilling out extended families, who appeared to be living permanently under tatty tarpaulin.
In case the campsite wasn’t disheartening enough, there was a beach access gate opening timetable, which permitted beach side campsite entry for a short window at the start and end of the day only. If you missed it, although you could literally see your caravan through the chicken wire fencing, you had to walk an unenjoyable extra kilometre in the sun round perimeter the to the entrance on the main road to get o site. Days were structured around the gates of doom.
The games room contained one ride-on toy not connected to the mains and the park was unlit, resulting in a metal bar/blooded nose incident. On googling alternatives, we could have stayed in a Novotel in Lisbon with a roof top pool for the same money. My advice – do this.
(We did get most of our money back when we got home.)
love Lisbon! we visited Sintra too.Lagos seems pretty interesting #farawayfiles
Sintra was my favourite. I loved the castle in the woods, but was disappointed not to find the sunken tower which features in all the reviews. Next time!
We did a road trip around Portugal a couple of years ago, from north to south and back again, it is a wonderful country to tour around. The Algarve is beautiful, although I’m not too sure if I’d rush back as it is so touristy. It’s great you found a quite beach in Beliche.
I would certainly return to Lisbon the history is incredible and there is so much to see and do. #farawayfiles
I agree, the beaches are stunning, and an afternoon in Lisbon did not feel enough. I would love to stay in the city itself next time. Maybe not in mud summer though.
I really enjoyed this. I’d be the same trying to kayak ahead of everyone else to get the best views. I hope the port tasted amazing so that the extra two-hour drive back to get it was worthwhile! We really want to visit the Algarve. Our family loved Lisbon and Sintra. Thanks so much for joining us all on #farawayfiles.
Thanks, the port was pretty amazing. Much like Portugal itself, especially the deserted beaches on the wild Atlantic coast. I hope you manage to get there soon.
Love these tips! Will definitely get some water shoes before our trip to Portugal this summer. Pinning for future reference!