WALK WITH ME IN PRAIA DE FALESIA, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

For people who know me well, it might seem unusual that I tell a story about a walk on the beach. But just take a look at the photos below, and you'll see why I want to keep this place and that specific evening in my memory forever.

Walk with me. Imagine this: mid-Autumn, at 5 o'clock in the evening, with temperatures of 24°C (75°F) outside, a gentle breeze blowing from the ocean. The only sounds you hear are the crashing waves and an occasional seagull.

To your left, there is an infinite ocean, glistening under the sunset light. On your right stand impressive tall cliffs, reminiscent of an ancient canyon. This breathtaking view extends as far as the eye can see.

Sunset over a sandy beach with waves; a lone person walks near cliffs. The scene is bathed in warm, golden light, creating a tranquil mood.

In October, the tourist season is almost over. For most of the 6 km of the coastline, you barely see anyone else.

Person walks on a pebbled beach by the ocean. Waves crash under a clear sky at sunset, creating a serene and calm atmosphere.

A lone twisted tree on a sunlit, reddish dirt path with green bushes. The sky is clear blue, creating a serene, warm atmosphere.

Eroded cliff edge with scattered shrubs and trees against an ocean backdrop. Waves crash on the beach below under a clear sky.

The magical sunset light gives everything an ethereal, fairytale-like appearance.

Golden sunlight illuminates a rugged, eroded cliff with vegetation around, creating a warm and serene desert landscape.

Sunlit rocky landscape with red cliffs and green shrubs. A path winds through dry grass, creating a serene, earthy mood. No text visible.

Praia de Falesia - best beach in world?

In 2018, Tripadvisor named Praia da Falésia the number one beach in Portugal, the third best beach in Europe and the number 12 best beach in the World. You look around and nod in agreement. Soaked in the last rays of the Sun, the trees look like they belong to an enchanted forest.

Sunlit landscape with green trees and a bare tree in the foreground. A hazy sky and distant buildings create a tranquil, serene mood.

Dense green pine trees under a clear sky with a crescent moon, warm sunlight casting shadows. Tranquil and nature-focused scene.

Contrasting green and dark pine branches in sunlight create a vibrant, textured pattern. Dense forest background adds depth and mood.

Just a few minutes later the Sun is below the horizon. You look one more time into the ocean and hope that you will remember this evening forever.

All images are taken with Fujifilm XT-5 and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 and Fujifilm Fujinon XF50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

MARIA SAHAI

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WALK WITH ME IN PRAIA DE FALESIA, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

For people who know me well, it might seem unusual that I tell a story about a walk on the beach. But just take a look at the photos below, and you'll see why I want to keep this place and that specific evening in my memory forever.

Praia de Falesia - best beach in world?

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