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Right from the start, this section of the trail was different. It was much more hiking than walking with many exposed ascents and descents on small and winding trails.

Leaving Odeceixe we climbed up and enjoyed the historic windmill at the top of the town and the great views back across the river.

We lingered over breakfast to do justice to the spread and since it was pouring we were in no rush to head out. We were learning that the rain was usually short-lived but intense, and best just to take shelter.

The day started by climbing up to the castle of Aljezur which has prominence as one of the historic castles represented by stars on Portugal’s flag.

We were now back into the land of cork oaks, coupled with lots of old, abandoned buildings.

The sandy path down to the beach is part of one of the circular routes that can be added on to this part of the trail, but we had decided that we’d just make it beach time.

There was a lot of variety in the path and in the vegetation with pines, eucalyptus and oak. All along there were abundant rock roses and a stand of honeysuckle.

Our final day’s walk started by passing the market so we stopped to pick up some fruit and tarts and to admire the life size dolls that seemed everywhere.