Founded by the Phoenicians in 800 BCE this town was called Baal Salphon after the Phoenician Gods of Thunder and the Sea. The town was later Roman and then a Moorish stronghold. The town was destroyed after the massive Lisbon earthquake of 1755. Today it is a quiet fishing village with stunning HOT weather and quiet cafes. 

This was our last stop in Portugal before entering Spain about 7km away.