A drive to the Atlantic

We are now in Coimbra a old city in the centre of Portugal.

Today we decided to give viewing ancient buildings a miss and and just have a drive out to the seaside. On our way to Figuira da Foz, we passed this castle on a hill, this we had to visit.

Montemor-o-Velho, on a hill rising from the marshy plain is simply a beautiful well looked after castle, not much there except for a little church and well kept pathways and grounds.

We really enjoyed just walking around the grounds.

The church and inside- very simple.

More views of the church and grounds.

The northern part of Figuera da Foz beach.

Looking south to Figueira da Foz.

A really enjoyable drive through the countryside around the city of Coimbra