Azenhas do Mar
Fado music played by: Alexandre Bateiras - O Regresso
Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
The idyllic village of Azenhas do Mar, located between
Praia das Maçãs and Ericeira in the Sintra region, is definitely worth
a visit. Not only because of the excellent location facing the Atlantic,
but also because many of the white houses are beautifully but dangerously
close to the edge of a high cliff.
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In the last century, many artists settled here to get inspiration... |
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...and it is not difficult to understand why either... |
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...It is an incredibly beautiful experience to see the Atlantic waves crashing up the steep cliff sides. |
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Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
Another attraction is the excellent restaurant of the same name as the town, which serves a wide selection of "everything good from the sea", which is said to have been caught by the owners themselves.
Inside the village, signs point the way to the restaurant - Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
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When you first get the menu card out, your eyes can quickly be drawn to the three-digit euro prices....... |
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..... but when the heart has calmed down, you quickly discover that there are also excellent dishes at more ordinary prices. |
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...for the same reason, you shouldn't be intimidated either. It is rare that you get such an excellent experience so cheaply. |
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Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
The restaurant specializes in fish dishes - Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
The population grew significantly after 1930, when power cables were brought to the area..
Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
The small village by the Atlantic Ocean does not have many permanent residents - approx. 800 - but especially in the summer, many tourists come by.
Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
The most important industry in the area is agriculture - with a particular focus on wine production - fishing and collecting shellfish.
Azenhas do Mar - Spring 2009
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