South Portugal Amateur Oceanography and Ethnographic Experience

For a day-trip we will decide, based on winds, waves, tides, visiting crowds and whether or not you have visited the area before. Let's look at the map and cut the Algarve into 3 parts, the Alentejo in 2 parts and pick ONE section for a deep dive exploration of it's coastline. For a multi-day roadtrip we can choose multiple sections accordingly.

We'll be walking, climbing, swimming, looking at rocks, looking at seaweed, looking at critters, looking at sand, looking at people, looking at ruins, driving through narrow streets with pretty houses. We'll also be eating and drinking with the locals, looking at whatever things we find interesting along the way.

There are some light learning opportunities and observable phenomenon in various fields:

• Oceanography
• (Marine) Biology
• Geology
• Paleontology
• Archeology 
• History
• Architecture
• Culture (which includes food and drinks, obviously)

In our trip together we can cover a portions of South Western Portugal Costa Vicentina nature reserve, the Southern Algarve Coast or Guadiana river upstream, including some locations such as: Sines, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odeceixe, Aljezur, Bordeira, Vila do Bispo, Sagres, Salema, Burgau, Lagos, Portimão, Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira, Faro, Olhão, Tavira, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Castro Marim, Alcoutim, Mértola.

Bring swimwear, a towel, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, water, a camera and appetite for knowledge and some local delicacies!