Southern Portuguese coastline; mostly facing west

Beach resorts along the west-facing coast have a definite end-of-season feel with far fewer people and easy parking. Nevertheless, we spotted a row of 7 camper vans each from different countries: E, GB, I, NL, F, D and P. Apart from camper vans our GB car is quite a rarity this far from home.
(1) Arrábida Natural Park, near Setubal

View of Serra do Risco, with sea mist

Portinho da Arrábida

Nearby Praia da Galapinhos

(2) Alentejo and Atlantic Algarve where we have walked bits of the Rota Vicentina https://rotavicentina.com/en/ The first helpful resources that we have found for walking in Portugal!

Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, near Porto Covo

Vila Nova de Milfontes, where the river meets the sea in some brilliant sunshine.

Praia de Odeceixe which is another stunning river/ocean combo location with multiple beaches.

Looking South to Capo de São Vicente from the coast path (on a circular off-shoot from the Rota Vicentina) between Praia do Amado and Praia da Bordeira.

Praia da Bordeira having a red flag day. (Here the “season” and life-guard authority ends on 30th Sept not 15th as further north.)

Praia do Castelejo, also with a red flag.