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The rocky cliffs plants – equally impressive
Read more: The rocky cliffs plants – equally impressiveWhen taking the photos of Praia de Odeceixe from a quite high, windy cliff, I was surprised by the plants growing there. The diversity was really impressive. So I’m happy to share a little selection. Here a mediterranean thistle, Cynara humilis, also known as wild artichoke.
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Schist-bearing cliffs defy wind and waves
Read more: Schist-bearing cliffs defy wind and wavesThe westcoast in the south of Portugal is totally different from the southcoast: No sand- and limestone, here it is characterized by schist. The dark schist-bearing cliffs build a massive wall against the wind and waves from the Atlantic Ocean hitting the coast. The red sand builds a great contrast to the black rock like…
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The “Rocky Algarve” or Portugals colorful coast
Read more: The “Rocky Algarve” or Portugals colorful coastThe “Rocky Algarve,” Portugal’s southern coastline, is a dramatic landscape sculpted by time, wind, and sea. The cliffs of yellow limestone and red sandstone are in constant transformation, where nature redefines the land with every tide. In my two previous posts I focused on the caves and arches. Today I’m focusing on bays and beaches,…
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Ponta da Piedade – Iconic rock formations
Read more: Ponta da Piedade – Iconic rock formationsThis shot was actually the reason for my trip to the Algarve, Portugals southern region. As alluded to in my previous post, the coast line is a rugged 20–50 m high cliff from yellow limestone and reddish-brown sandstone with amazing formations such as arches and caves as well as beaches and bays. Today I want…
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Paradise Cave – created from wind and water
Read more: Paradise Cave – created from wind and waterThe coastline of the Algave, portugals southern region, is really impressive! The area between Faro and the Cabo de São Vicente is called “Barlavento” which means “facing the wind”. And wherever the two natural architects “wind” and “water” are in action there is some promise to discover “structures and shapes created by nature”.
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