Then more recently to the Algarve for the last bit of sun before the winter cold. This time exploring the hinterland up to the border with the Alentajo region - old area indeed. Try Mertola with a very old church attached to its castle - but don't go on a Monday when things are shut (harsh lesson to do research beforehand !).
Anyway. spent many a happy hour on the beach at Benagil, hence this image of my view from under the umbrella !
