Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th August

We headed out early from Tavira to avoid getting stuck at low water. There was no wind but the ebb tide whipped up standing waves and a steep swell over the bar. Once out at sea things calmed down and with no wind we motored west. A large tunny net forced us out to sea before we entered the lagoon inside of Culatra. We motored beyond the town and anchored among the boats off the beach. Later after a swim ashore we repositioned in shallow water off the town. After exploring the town and having a drink we got back to the boat at sunset. There was just enough light for us to manoeuvre to a deeper spot for the night. On the Monday we did some shopping and then, later in the day, walked to the beach on the ocean side of the island. We had an indifferent supper on the island but the plentiful wine was palatable. After another expedition to the shops we headed off at lunchtime.