Cacela Velha Beach and the Ria Formosa Estuary in Portugal

A video of the small village of Cacela Velha and beach in the Algarve of Portugal and the Ria Formosa Preserves. A quick stroll through town and view of the church, fort, cemetery, and old well/cistern and then a hike down the hill to view the preserves and enjoy the beach.
There are some signs explaining an architectural dig that turned up some roman ruins so this is a good spot to stop and review what they've found.
If you go in the high season of July and August make sure to go early so you get a good parking spot and make sure to check the tide charts as low tide is the best time to cross and see the tiny dunes filled with water and shells.
Brink your own snacks and drinks as there are no snack shops and the restaurant and bars do not open until later in the day.
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[@SweetSourTravel]

I love Cacela a Velha. Best place in Algarve

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Yes!!!

[@territiemann8545]

This town is adorable. I really need to check out all these beaches between Tavira and the border.

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Yes!!! There are so many amazing places around here.

[@chrislucas142004]

Looks so beautiful there.

[@AmericanInPortugal]

It is very beautiful and it’s fun to explore all the hidden little gems throughout this beautiful country.

[@mafaldavalentepinto]

Did you notice the tiles with poems? On the walls of Cacela Velha there are tiles with poems. Also they have every September a poetry festival. The berber poet Ibn Darraj was born there (958 AC). He is known as Ibn Darraj al-Qastalli(from Castela). He was admired in all Iberian Peninsula. The place now is very small but it was an important village before the Roman's presence (before 2000 bc). Conios people. Cacela Velha has a marvellous sun set.

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Wow thank you for sharing!

[@JenShea]

What a lovely village! Thank you for sharing! Obrigada ~

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Everything is so beautiful and historic here. So amazing for an American where some of the "new" houses are older than the states!

[@JenShea]

Adventures of an American Xpat In the Algarve - Asa Canadian... I can relate 🤗

[@matiquintanoah4206]

Woooow you Really doin a video of the place I met first when I arrived here at the algarve ! Love it ❤️

[@AmericanInPortugal]

I go here all the time just to look at the view and grab a snack, it's so beautiful and quaint, easy to walk around and easy to park (not during July/August of course).

[@JorgeSilva888]

Hi Veronica Thank you for sharing this Beautiful video, Everyone here Enjoyed it very much. Have a wonderful week.🌼 Jorge Silva🏝️⛵

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Thank you Jorge and thanks for encouraging me to make more!

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Awww hugs! Hope to see you on this side of the pond in a few years!

[@JorgeSilva888]

I'm definitely looking forward to it, The idea is looking More and more attractive...😊👌🦋🌼 P.S WE'RE Definitely looking forward to seeing your next Video !!!! 💃☕

[@FernaManu]

I just loved your video. I know the Algarve, but never been to Cacela Velha which you so nicely and interestingly introduced to me. A must for me to visit next time. Thank you American Xpat 😊

[@AmericanInPortugal]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it and I look forward to sharing more of our amazing paradise over here. There are so many amazing little spots in the East Algarve, it's such a hidden gem (ok so maybe not hidden to everyone when you see the parking during the summer season).

[@FernaManu]

Adventures of an American Xpat In the Algarve. Well, yes. The summer is for the tourists and, as you said, you can always take refuge in those hidden gems one can find inland. And there are many. I did my military service in Tavira and lived both in Portimao and Vilamoura, though I am from Lisbon. Once again, thanks for sharing your pleasant experience in my country. Take care.

[@arturjcrebelo3275]

@@FernaManu I did my military service in Tavira.

[@leonmiguel5926]

Hi from the country of your roots, greetings from northern Germany :)

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Hello there! Do you live here now?

[@martymendes1]

Thank you for your beautiful Algarve videos. I spent some time there last summer and I loved it! Can you please comment on the what the weather is like in the winter time? Is heating required in the homes? Just wondering as I'm thinking of wintering there in my retirement but have only visited in summer. Thanks and keep those great videos coming : )

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Come visit in the winter for sure as it can get cooler (no snow of course) but the older homes and homes built with lower insulation ratings can get to be a bit "wet" cold so it feels colder than it is. I run cold so I run my heater most of the winter. Think like Central CA in Winter by the beach. Some days can be glorious however. I've had many 70 degree and sunny days in winter but there can be rain and cool days also. Maybe check the online weather for the region you are looking in as the West is a bit more windy and cool vs the East.

[@marshalldecouto7079]

I sent a PM to you on FB. Thanks for great videos!

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Got it!

[@luissantos5611]

Estou vendo 10 meses depois, pergunto! Será que já pronunçia " Cançela velha " correctamente?

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Finalmente aprendi a dizer isso corretamente! Finally I can say it right!

[@fabianolins]

The way u pronounce "velha" sounds like "vela" which means candle in portuguese. The "h" makes a huge difference when is located after l or n, nha or lha. Just a good tip for you 😉

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Thank you!

[@barbarajones552]

My husband and I are 22 months from retiring early. We are coming on a scouting vacay this December. My question: we want to be in a similar area with beach, Spain at our door step. We are small town people, not city. Can you recommend an area? Next question: Can we budget $650 or less for a one bedroom furnished place with a pool, in a nice area, or is that crazy? Third and last question: Can we get residency if we stay 7 months in Portugal and 5 months in US? Thank you. When we are ready to jump, I would love to have you find our rental and eventual purchase of home.

[@antoniof9756]

Check here: www.idealista.pt/en/geo/arrendar-casas/algarve/com-preco-max_650,t1,piscina/?ordem=precos-asc As to the visa, see here: www.vistos.mne.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/type-of-visa#fixed-residency

[@AmericanInPortugal]

have a resource sheet (pdf) that I just created. I can email it to you if you send me a quick email (and reference that you’d like the sheet) and I will email it. [e-mail] This site (link below) just did an in depth interview with me and it answers many questions you may have about moving to Portugal. It’s slanted a bit towards the retired military segment but still answers most questions. www.poppinsmoke.com/expat-retiree-profile-american-moving-to-portugal/

[@antoniof9756]

Hello Veronica. Allow me a small correction which will also work as usefull information to present and future expats in Portugal. GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is not a National Police, as there's no such thing in Portugal. GNR and PSP (Public Safety/Security Police) are the biggest portuguese police forces (in numbers). They take care of public safety and investigate smaller crimes (GNR in the countryside and PSP in urban areas). There are also 2 other police forces: PJ (Judicial Police), that investigates most serious crime (murder, all kinds of trafficking, kidnapping, armed robberies, terrorism, etc) and SEF (Aliens and Border Service), resposible for border control and investigation of illegal immigration and human trafficking (these 2 are also under the scope of PJ). These are the 4 main LEA in Portugal. Hope this info is usefull.

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Great data, thanks for sharing.

[@carlosvictor8679]

vela means sail,lol :-)

[@lunog]

It´s not "vela". She mispronounced "velha", that´s why it sounds like "vela".

[@carlosvictor8679]

@@lunog i know...that's why it sounds funny

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Yes...I'm horrible!!! Look at the photos and ignore my horrible attempts...maybe in a few more months I will be better...trying every day.

[@lunog]

@@AmericanInPortugal The "lh" sound it's very hard to spell to any non Portuguese language speaker. It´s very normal that you have difficulties saying it. Don´t worry to much, people will understand.

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

Hi V! check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6OWfnmEapZ3lac to get the LH sound pronunciation. Think of GLI in Italian or LL in Spanish. That's what relatively the LH sounds like in Portuguese

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Thanks PeeGee, I love Portugal and the wonderful Portuguese people but the language is definitely on my list so THANK YOU for the help!!! I need as much as I can get. I butcher the language so bad that when I speak the locals speak back to me in English...I will keep at it...someday...

[@eduardoserrao7372]

Cascata do Pego do Inferno.

[@AmericanInPortugal]

?

[@eduardoserrao7372]

@@AmericanInPortugal sorry I just wrote that. Every time I think about Cacela Velha I associate with Cascata do Pego do Inferno. It's a different kind of place, but is in that some area, if I'm not mistaken. Congratulations for your videos and all the best!

[@northofyou33]

Pronounced vel-ya. Just fyi. :)

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Thank you! I will keep trying...learning every day.