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Fashion: Let’s Go To The Beach In Algarve, Portugal

Posted on May 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

Please give me a (fashion) break!

And let’s head to this small beach in Algarve! Here are my happy few must have to go to the beach! Colorful pareos (pictures 1 & 5, Zara and picture 3 Gérard Darel). I always take many, I also use them as a scarf or a cover when it’s a bit windy!

Colorful African bangles to chill with my Portugese ELLE …

I’m looking at the waves …

While my Roxy T-shirt is drying. The fabric is so sweet! Pictures below & 8: my “Slim” Havaianas, loved them for ages! A bit of glam protection with Vichy Compact Solaire Embellisseur SFP 30 that also illuminates the skin.

Nice zebra design to match with my XXL beach bag!

Stylish Diane Von Furstenberg wallet in plastic to remove sand! Time for Bikini girls (picture 9)! Can’t find my top, oops I forget to take a picture of the bikini’s top!

I could stay hours swimming!

That’s why I tested the Bio Beauté by Nuxe’s 50 SFP sunscreen, with a delicious coconut perfume and paraben free. Unfortunately the texture is a bit greasy and leaves on the skin a white layer. But the protection is strong!

Love these natural leather sandals

of Zara. Never without my Essie nail polish! Sorry I have to go back hammocking under the Algarve incredible blue sky! So what are your “go to the beach” must have? I’m really curious to discover yours …

The pictures were shot at the beach of the beautiful Vila Vita Parc.

Meeting Sandra Gato, the Editor in Chief of ELLE Portugal

Algarve, Portugal: Anti-stress Massage @ Vila Vita Vital

FASHION & DESTINATIONS

Nazaré, Portugal: The Biggest Wave in The World

Posted on January 5, 2014 | Leave a comment

Onda da Nazaré, the biggest wave in the world !

And extreme surf ! Yes, Nazaré ! Do you remember in 2011 the feat of the Hawaiian Garrett McNamara who surfed a wave of 23.77 meters high ? The biggest wave ever surfed … Until he established a new world record in January 2013 and this time with a wave of more than 30 meters! Welcome to Nazaré, Portugal … 1h30 drive north of Lisbon.

Stunning panorama of Praia do Norte (North Beach) from the old lighthouse. The wind is cold, mild euphoria, I do not feel the cold, warmed up by this amazing winter sun. Azure sky, incredible brightness ! Surf waves break a few meters below. No wall of water today, from time to time some powerful waves, Atlantic Ocean. Whenever I discover a legendary surf spot is flat LOL! Two three surfers in the water, a photographer with his assistant and a tripod …

I can spend hours and hours looking at the ocean, endless beach. And we head to the beach. No real path, the descent is steep, very steep . Large sandbar that stretches out of sight . I’m deafened by the noise of the wind and waves. Also surprised that despite a strong wind, the sand doesn’t fly unlike Guincho, another famous surf spot in Portugal. Time flies, we must go back, I feel boosted. A last glance towards the beach (photo 9). To be continued …

Areias do Seixo: A Room With A Small Fireplace

Portugal: Comporta, Miles of Pristine Beaches

DESTINATIONS

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Portugal: Comporta, Miles of Pristine Beaches

Posted on November 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

Comporta is 1h-1h30 drive south of Lisbon,

in the region of Alto Alentejo. I need a breath of fresh air and to discover new places. Amazing light at the end of November which gilds kilometers of wild beaches, bordering a nature reserve (picture above).

Long walk on one of the deserted beaches, with just two or three fishermen whose giant fishing canes are planted in the sand (pictures 4 & 5). We blend in with the scenery. From time to time some ominous clouds. The bottom of the air is really cold, almost freezing when we reach the teak terrace of the restaurant, Ilha do Arroz. But there are infinite Ocean view, I can spend hours contemplating the horizon, sunset …

And some Portuguese tapas consisted of pasteis de bacalhau (cod fritters) with pimentos padrone (small green peppers grilled) : simple and delicious ! And our surprise guest : Cacao, the irresistible young dog of the owners (picture 6). Clap end when night falls, I am freezing in my parka. We take the road back to Lisbon. A great idea of an awesome beach walk for all of those who hate Sundays cocooning (LOL) !