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Carrasqueira fishermen's huts

About an hour South of Lisbon, we stumbled upon the tiny village of Carrasqueira. You wouldn't think such a little place would be home to something that is unique in Europe.....but it is! The agricultural lands and the Sado estuary have been exploited by migrant workers, and over the years they've settled in tiny traditional fishermen's huts. To this day they are still in use.

The Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira is one of the most visited places in this region, and you can probably see why from our photos! The port looks more like something you'd see in Asia, and certainly not what you'd expect in Portugal.

The ramshackle pier was built in the 1950s and 90s from irregular wooden piles and boards that make up a wharf which can be used by local fishing boats. The ground is covered with a thick layer of mud at low tide, so these docks were constructed to allow the fishermen to access their boats. Some are a bit dilapidated; others (like the one below) are uniquely decorated, and it's so interesting to wander round.

The best time to visit is at dawn or sunset when the instagrammers among you will be able to get spectacular photos. Our trip to Carrasqueira was mid-morning; so the tide was out, but we have vowed to return and see the beauty of the huts when the water is gently lapping underneath.


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