Thuis is a view from the old town at low water, looking across to where FH is anchored, beyond the uncovered land in the middle ground.
Rick and Debbie came ashore to pick us up in the Faro marina. The entrance to the marina has a rail line running over it which sits just a few feet above the high tide water level.
Indeed we had to duck in the tender on occasions as we came and went, with most of the small boats in the marina unable to enter or exit at high tide.
We were also treated to a superb seafood meal at the yacht club at the side of the marina. This had a small terrace overlooking the marina where we had drinks, but the restaurant is on the upper floor with a terrace that looks out across the Ria Formosa.
The food was excellent – Paul had a cheap (but superb) plate of sardines so that Val could enjoy her huge prawn – one prawn, 24 euro and good value at that! We have seen smaller lobster.
There is a good English speaking community here on the Algarve and we spent one evening aboard FH in the company of friends of R&D.
We had a lovely time exploring the old town and Rick’s favourite bun shop before heading downstream to a new anchorage off Farol, sitting at one end of Ilha da Culatra.