XX 24 is water – there is no beach – deep enough to put down anchor. Take a moment and contemplate the cliffs, stillness and birds. Imagine sailors’ first shaky steps back on land. From Sagres take coast road W towards ,, Cabo de São Vicente. Just before São Vicente pass the fort on L. Park and walk down steps. 2 mins, 37.0270, -8.9821 h*e 24 TORRE DE ASPA, VILA DO BISPO Part of an ancient defensive network and the highest point along the Algarve coastline, the Torre de Aspa controlled navigation and helped repel coastal attacks. From this point the alert would be given, with a chain of torches to warn the population. You can see Cabo São Vicente and Sagres from here. From Vila do Bispo take the road running ,, up to the L behind Restaurante A Eira do Mel and follow for 4km following signs to Torre de Aspa. Park by the empty house. 5 mins, 37.0855, -8.9518 *hQ
fresh fish 25 CAFÉ CENTRAL, BREJÃO The best salada de polvo in Portugal or, at least, a great example of the Alentejo way that octopus can be served, with
parsley, salt, onion and virgin olive oil. Mouthwatering local fish dishes and steaks are cooked on the charcoal grill at the back of the restaurant. Brejao, 7630-569 Odemira ,, +351 282 947 419 37.4803, -8.7667 sY 26 TABERNA DO GABÃO, ODECEIXE Choose your fish from the board. An actual board, that is, piled with the fresh, glossy catch. And try the regional sweet potato cake. Rua do Gabão 9, 8670-320 Odeceixe ,, +351 282 947 549 37.4334, -8.7709 sY 27 RESTAURANTE PORTO DAS BARCAS, VILA NOVA DE MILFONTES High up on windswept cliffs, Porto das Barcas specializes in stunning views and great fish. Choose your catch as you enter, fresh from the boats unloading in the harbour below. Try Alentejo cheeses with crisp local wine, octopus salad and fish-rice cooked in a clay pot. Estrada Canal, 7645-000 Vila Nova de ,, Milfontes, Odemira +351 283 997 160 37.7382, -8.8009 sY
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