Cliff top walk from Praia de Rocha to ALVOR – in better weather than forecast

8 Mar
Caught this the previous evening on our way to The Croke Park Tavern , it is often said that a rainbow is a good omen and so it proved today.
Couldn’t put it better myself 🤫

After a shop at Lidl, it was back to the apartment to unload and then a walk down to Praia de Rocha. We were hoping that a nearby, highly recommended locals’ restaurant would be open – to reserve a table for Saturday evening – A NAVE. It was open and a very friendly lady assured us of a table.

Sardines for starters please

Reaching the end of the main drag in Praia de Rocha you come to a Miradour with steps leading down to the beach.

The boardwalk only went so far and we thought the tide might be turning so we walked a little further before taking another set of steps up the cliff side .
It proved to be the right decision as there was a purpose made pedestrian walkway, giving good views.
Although cloudy at first, there was no rain and it was not too breezy.
Safety rails were in place near cliff edges.
Steps down to the next beach
Young Fig trees
A great setting for a cliff top bar
The path narrowed in places but was good underfoot
Nearing Praia de Vau
Good effort with the climbers

Plenty of tempting places to eat and drink

Another well kept little cove
The Portuguese have numerous uses for tiles
Walking the balconies
An interesting notice board
Similar walkways to those around Lagos
Wonderful trees
Alternative Pathways
A beauty
The path skirted a holiday village of cube like villas – none seemed to be occupied as yet.
Leaving the village and the cliffs behind as we reach the outskirts of ALVOR and familiar territory- having stayed there two years ago.
Here’s looking at you!
Walkways now parallel the Praia de ALVOR .
It will be a different scene come July
Nearing ALVOR
Yes, we loved the walk
Fabulous climber
Captivating cliffs today – 8.5 miles in all on good terrain – we finished with an afternoon cup of tea by the ALVOR bus terminal – then the number 13 local bus back.

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