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Portugal: Comporta, Miles of Pristine Beaches

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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) !

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Portugal: Comporta, des kilomètres de plages sauvages

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Direction Comporta

à 1h-1h30 de route au sud de Lisbonne, dans la région de l’Alto Alentejo. Besoin d’un grand bol d’air vivifiant et de découvrir de nouveaux endroits. Superbe lumière en cette fin novembre qui dore des kilomètres de plages sauvages, bordant une réserve naturelle (photo ci-dessus).

Longue marche sur une de ces plages désertes. A peine deux ou trois pêcheurs, dont les cannes à pêche géantes sont plantées dans le sable (photos 4 & 5). Se fondre dans le décor. De temps à autre quelques nuages menaçants. Le fond de l’air est froid, limite glacial lorsque nous gagnons la terrasse en teck du restaurant Ilha do Arroz. Mais il y a la vue infinie sur l’Ocean, je pourrai rester des heures à contempler l’horizon, coucher de soleil…

Quelques tapas portugaises composées de pasteis de bacalhau (beignets de morue) avec des pimentos padrone (petits poivrons verts grillés) : simples et excellentes! Et notre invité surprise : Cacao, l’irrésistible jeune chien des propriétaires (photo 6). Clap de fin lorsque la nuit tombe, suis frigorifiée dans ma parka. Nous reprenons la route de Lisbonne. Une belle idée de promenade pour tous ceux qui sont allergiques aux dimanches cocooning (LOL)!

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Italy, Piemonte: Anzuno And Lunch @ Agriturismo e Osteria della Tensa

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Do you enjoy walking on trails in the countryside?

Follow me in Anzuno (photo 1)! In this village near Domodossola, most of the traditional stone houses are deserted (last photo) and look like a Sergio Leone movie set (picture 2). Only missing Claudia Cardinale Clint Eastwood! I really like!

Among the few inhabitants, there remains the sympathetic guard of the old grape press (photo 4). Anzuno is pretty particular and we can feel good. As if time gave us a break, the right to do nothing, think nothing, just be, see, feel and perhaps absorb… like watching a movie…

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Taking a narrow trail from Anzuno that climbs high

I led the way… no comment, please! We arrive at the Agriturismo e Osteria della Tensa (pictures below). Beautiful mountains view from the terrace of restaurant, where we stayed for ages (pictures 3 and 7).

None of us could not imagine that our lunch will be a 7-course banquet (picture 8)! Luckily yesterday, I forgot to dinner and have breakfast this morning! Everything is of course really tasty. With very good local produce, you can really rediscover flavors and tastes!

Yet I am not a gourmet nor a food lover. But I’ve always loved real fresh produce: a tasty steamed vegetable gives me a billion times more fun than all meals with sauces, as elaborate as they are! 

Here, the products come from local agriculture and the garden of the inn. The Chef, a woman, reinterprets traditional dishes in a light and inventive way, as her excellent risotto with pears. And the owners are friendly. OMG, it sounds like a  food critic? Imagine if I become winemaker too! That’s not me! LOL!

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