We are actually staying in a town called Praia de Rocha, which is a new modern tourist town a couple of kilometres from Portimao. On Sunday we decided to do a walking tour of the old town. The streets are narrow, cobblestoned and beautiful.
We found a marked tour on google and followed it around the route. First we had to walk to Portimao, altogether a lot of steps….over 19,000…. by the time we got home.
This retirement thing can be hard work:)
On our way we passed quite a few people fishing, although we did not see anyone catch anything.
I probably won’t remember the order of the tour, but here goes.
The town square. The roads and the sidewalks look exactly the same, with only the grey/blue post delineating.
There are little alley ways all over the place, turn a corner and a whole new vista opens up.
The First of December Square has several plaques that mark Portugals history.
The Tempo Theatre across from the Square. Love the colors!
This Jesuit church, Igreja Do Colégio, is the largest in Portimao. It was built in the 1600’s.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of Conception) is quite close to the Jesuit church. Apparently this church used to have two towers, one was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755.
Unfortunately neither of the churches were open to the public.
We followed our trusty map into all kinds of little streets. Guess I should say Daryl navigated and I followed:)
There are old partially destroyed buildings right next to beautifully maintained structures and brand new ones as well.
I am guessing it must be hot in the summer as several of the streets had shades across them.
One thing we have noticed is the amount of graffiti on walls. Well there are also beautiful murals.
What we have seen of Portugal so far is very beautiful.
Cheers
Ruth
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The roads are gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous pictures.
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