All these piccies were taken on the beach that is directly below our balcony.



The northern end of the beach; the local fishermen keep their small boats here.



Looking southwards down the river to the sea, showing the castle. In days of old this protected Portimao from pirates and ne’er do wells. It is being converted into a hotel so will now take on the role of protecting the economy.



A seagull. Taken on full digital zoom with camera phone and then mucked about with in iPhoto.



Some shells being turned into sand..