Better late than never! It’s time to give you some insights of my road trip from Faro to Porto. The reason why I chose this small country as my travel destination is simple: beautiful weather, old and interesting cities and a coast with a great reputation. Sounds like a pretty cool place for a Travel Photographer, doesn’t it?

Nevertheless, I didn’t have high expectations. The one thing I wanted to achieve was a clear shot of the milky way for my landscape portfolio. I never got lucky enough to get a clear sky at the right place in summer. Due to that I started my trip in Faro, drove west to Lagos, made my way up to Lisbon and finished my Roadtrip in Porto (you can find the drone movie below the article).

Ponta da Piedade during Sunrise

A wonderful Sunset close to Lagos: Ponta da Piedade.


The Roadtrip Begins: Landscape Photography next to Faro

My first days were characterized by the rough coast and beaches between Faro and Lagos. The rock formations at the coast were the perfect place to capture some nice sunrises and sunsets. Especially the area around Lagos is full of beautiful locations for Travel Photography. The best thing: you can easily avoid the tourist crowds if you visit these places before 11am or after 5pm.

My personal recommendations in this area are Praia de Benagil, Praia de Gale and of the nice cliffs of Ponta da Piedade next to Lagos.

Rough Sea at the Beach of Praia de Gala.

Impressive Rocks at Praia de Gale.


Astrophotography at the Atlantic

After leaving the shiny coast of the algarve, I headed west to the less crowded area at the Atlantic. The temperature at this side of the country is much colder and you don’t see that many tourists anymore. Most of them are surfers who enjoy the high waves between the steep coast. A great place for Astrophotography!

After several attempts, I finally got my Milky Way shot a few miles away from Praia De Vila Nova Milfontes (Tip: visit the wooden restaurant next to the beach: the fresh fish is awesome!).

I drove nearly thirty minutes through pure darkness, until I found the perfect spot. The conditions were promising and offered me a marvelous sky full of stars. The ultimate view on my road trip from Faro to Porto, what an experience!

From Faro to Porto: The Milky Way over the Atlantic.

Landscape in No-Man’s-Land: The Milky Way over the Atlantic.


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City Photography in Lisbon: What a beauty!

Time to experience a city! After a week full of nature and landscapes it was time get back in the society for some city photography. Lisbon is the perfect destination for a day trip. The city center is walk able and full of small bars and cafes. The yellow trams help you to climb up the hills (the city is build on seven of them!) and the shops offer you tons of souvenirs. It’s a wonderful city with an impressive history!

People who love Street Photography shouldn’t skip Lisbon on their way from Faro to Porto. The small streets offer plenty different photo motives. Just open your eyes!

In the Centre of Lisbon: Small Streets and Yellow Trams.

Small Streets and Yellow Trams: The Centre of Lisbon.


Final Stop: City of Porto

The drive from Faro to Porto was exhausting. Being on the road is great and exhausting in the long run. Reason enough to spend the last days in the hometown of port wine. Porto is a great place to have good food for cheap prices (as long as you avoid the main tourist restaurants). Tip: visit a port wine cellar paired with a tasting. I tried Grahams and really enjoyed the different flavors!

My favorite part in the city was Ponte Dom Luís I, an old bridge with a great architecture. The lookout next to Gaia is the perfect location to take a magnificient panorama of the city. I highly recommend the blue hour to capture all the glowing lights of the old town.

Porto during the Blue Hour.

Last Stop: Porto, Ponte Dom Luís I during the Blue Hour.


Last but not least: my drone movie. It was a tough job to get the permission from the National Aviation Authority to fly my drone in Portugal, but in the end it was totally worth the effort. The result is a short clip with my personal highlights of the trip. Take care and enjoy the view!

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