Cascais , Portugal

Cascais is a coastal town in Portugal, 30 kilometers west of Lisbon. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal.
The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays , it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.

James Bond 007

Since the end of the eighteenth century medical doctors from several countries of Europe had advocated the therapeutical advantages of sea baths. Seaside season becomes a social event and the Portuguese Riviera transformed itself in a fashionable seaside resort and the summer residence of the portuguese Kings and court.

Combining glamour, luxury and tradition, to Estoril would come members of the European high society, such as exiled kings, writers, famous artists and bankers during the Second World War. It also became the main destination for british, japanese and german spies. Indeed this was the scenery for the creation of one of the most popular characters of the movie industry: James Bond.

During this visit we will discover the sceneries wandered by its creator, Ian Flemming and the life of the famous spy Dusan Popov, the character who inspired him to create the 007 agent in the novel, “Casino Royale” in 1952.

Cabo da Roca, Portugal

Cabo da Roca is  the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

The windswept cliffs of Cabo de Roca were believed to be the edge of the world up until the up until the late 14th century and the spectacular, desolate scenery adds to the allure of the location. The raging Atlantic Ocean waves pound the base of the massive jagged cliffs while challenging hiking trails follow the coastal paths.

The isolated atmosphere of Cabo da Roca is enhanced by the very limited development in the area; there is a lighthouse, coffee shop and gift shop but nothing much else. This wind blasted and dramatic landscape is the attraction and this is what most visitors expect for the western edge Europe or end of the world.

lighthouse

 Atlantic Ocean

on the edge of earth

The Cabo da Roca Portugal headland is marked by a stone monument with a cross atop. The inscription on the side of the monument is a quote from the famous Portuguese poet Luis Camoes (1524–1580) who described the area as "Where the land ends and the sea begins".

Cabo da Roca lighthouse was the first purpose-built lighthouse in Portugal and was completed in 1772 but its present form originates from 1842. The lighthouse stands 150m above the ocean, and this height means that the 1,000 watt light can be seen 46km away.

beautiful view from the cliff at the ocean

The constant strong winds means that all plant life is low-lying and able to grow under the high saline conditions. The most prominent plant of the headland is the Ice Plant , which is a non-native plant to Portugal but became an invasive species, smothering out local plants, after escaping from a local garden 3 decades ago.

                               the border bridge between Spain and Portugal

 Stop at a Chinese Restaurant for

lunch.

 nice Restaurant in front of the sea.

Sevilla, Spain

Sevilla city is known for its rich history, stunning architecture and authentic culture that 
include plenty of tapas tasting and Flamenco dancing.
Seville's central cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO
world heritage site.

golden tower

Seville Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Seville.

It is the third-largest church in the world as well as the largest Gothic church.

Columbus Tomb in Seville Cathedral. 

The remains are borne by kings of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre.

beautiful Plaza De Espana

attend Flamenco show

Malaga, Spain

Malaga is geographically located in southern Spain which is in south-western Europe. The city lies on the Mediterranean coastline.
Malaga is the birthplace of the painter Pablo Picasso, and it is the home to monuments such as the Alcazaba Arab citadel.

 Malaga Cathedral

The Cathedral of Malaga is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Malaga. 

It is in the Renaissance architectural tradition.

The  Ancient Moorish Palace and Castle

Castle of Gibralfaro

 beach