Easter weekend on the Lisbon coast, day 2, Praia do Guincho

After a beautiful breakfast at the Fortaleza do Guincho’s Michelin starred restaurant —–>

we took a walk to Guincho beach.

It is difficult to describe something so amazing. The warming sunshine, the softness of the sands and the voice of the Atlantic ocean give you the feeling of an enormous happiness growing and exploding in your tummy. 

It was the first time I dipped my feet in the Atlantic and even the cold water could not wake me up from this happy dream.

Praia do Guincho (Guincho beach) is located 5 km from the town of Cascais. 

The main attraction are the massive waves and constant breeze that are ideal for surfing. I wish I was a prefessional surfer.

(those are surfers in the water, not rocks)

Guincho beach also provided us with a special light perfect for selfies :D so spent about an hour trying Molly’s “beauty face” camera mode.

Whilst taking silly selfies a dog stole our shoes and dragged them into the ocean. Do you know how difficult it is to put on a soaked up trainer? Do you know how painful it is to walk wearing wet trainers? It is v-e-r-y painful.

*Travellers tip: do not leave your shoes unattended when travelling abroad!

Easter weekend on the Lisbon coast, day 1, Cascais and Fortaleza doGuincho

I travelled to Lisbon this Easter to meet my friend Molly, who flew from my own home country Bulgaria. It was a first visit to Portugal for both of us and we had only three days to make the most of it.
Although I was expecting a nice sunny weather I was definitely unprepared for the hot, sticky Portugal. At the London airport I was happy to be wearing my trainers, but here I realised I needed flip flops. Don’t complain Eva, I thought, be happy it is April, not August.
Molly and I rented a car to take us to the Lisbon’s coast, but stopped at the pretty Belem Tower for a little wander around and luckily found some drinking water.
*Remember if you visit a hot country to always have a bottle of water with you, unlike Molly and I!

Molly had a treat for me, she had booked a room in a luxury 5 star hotel! 

Fortaleza do Guincho was built as a fortress in the 17th century, now renovated as a premium 5 star hotel and Michelin Starred restaurant. The hotel is dramaticaly set leaning over the Atlantic ocean and overlooking the amazing Guincho beach. Have a peak inside our room —–>

What wonderful friends I am blesed with heh!!
Then we witnessed an incredibly beautiful sunset over Guincho beach and it was done, it was absolutely and completely done - I have fallen in love with Portugal <3