After a calm day and a short visit to Azenhas do Mar, the next destination was Cabo da Roca, combined with a detour to Praia da Ursa.

Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar
The lighthouse at Cabo da Roca
The lighthouse at Cabo da Roca

Cabo da Roca itself felt very touristy. Praia da Ursa, on the other hand, was much quieter, although it required a steep descent of about 30 minutes.

An almost empty beach at Praia da Ursa
An almost empty beach at Praia da Ursa

The effort is rewarded with dramatic rock formations and a beach that feels surprisingly empty. Good shoes are highly recommended, and at the fork in the narrow path, the route should always be kept to the left.