Started early from Vila Real, on the Rio Guadiana opposite Ayamonte and after 40km more or less following the river and the Spanish border, arrived in Alcoutim, opposite Sanlucar . . . tired . . . it's roadside all the way, though the road was quiet . . . nine and a half hours including four short breaks . . .
Alcoutim is not only stage two on the Caminho, it's also the start or finish of the Via Algarviana, to Cape St Vincent 300kms south west . . .
The hostel is grand, 70 beds, though only six taken tonight . . . right on the river and a swimming pool too . . . considering another day to enjoy it before the 36 km to Mertola . . . let's see what the morning brings . . .
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