Cacais

After a great tour by Annibal Elizabeth and I took a train out to a beach town, Cacais, for a nice stroll and a little bit of sun.

It was a total tourist area with a ton of hilarious British-themed restaurants, but coastline views were totally worth the train ride.

Portuguese Beaches

After a morning full of castles Elizabeth and I ventured to a small beach town on the coast to soak up some rays and stare out into the endless Atlantic Ocean. The beach was far from crowded but absolutely gorgeous none the less.

Fourth of July

I usually spend my fourth of July holiday at the beach but this year I went a little further than the Jersey Shore to get to it. Yes, Elizabeth and I finally found a beach on the island of Ibiza after many conversations and a ferry ride. The beach was small but it worked just the same. We laid out all day, indulging in the gorgeous skies, warm clear waters, and fresh fruit.

I'm not sure if it's all European beaches or just the ones we encountered (we ventured to a beach in Portugal too) but the atmosphere seems so much calmer than any American beach I've been to. I'm certainly not complaining; the chill vibes and lack of children (or people in general) were a pleasant change from my normal beach-going experience.