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There is a display of pictures of old Albufeira along the wall of the street that runs along the top of the cliff near the Rocamar hotel. Two I haven't seen before and will be of interest. First one shows the Avenida 25 de Abril, early 60's I think now. Much changed now. Turial Park apartments now stand to the right of the funfair. The chimney of the old factory is still there, by the parking garage. Second shows where the marina is now. Taken from somewhere up here in Páteo. When my battery has recharged I will see if I can get a 'now' picture. Take a look at those pictures if you can. Many show what everyday life was like before the tourists came.
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If my recall is correct, the storm co-incided with a high tide much as it did in more recent times. Rainwater coming down the hills had nowhere to go.
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Wow, that must have been some storm that lead to that flooding. The first photograph looks like it was taken from inside a car! I would imagine that the flooded look down at the beach was most unusual - but it those days the damage might have taken several months to correct in comparison to what would happen today. The old square must have been a big muddy mess! |
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Jock ![]() Top Contributors ![]() ![]() Joined: 07/November/2011 Location: Auld Reekie Status: Offline Points: 1331 |
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You're right Bob.
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It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams
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bob d ![]() Top Contributors ![]() Joined: 05/February/2008 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2114 |
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Good word Cubsur.
The chap at the bottom right is uncannily familiar. 😄
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we're not brazil we're norn iron
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Teresa ![]() Regular ![]() ![]() Joined: 06/March/2019 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 118 |
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Thanks for posting the pics... old and new!! :)
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AJSUGGY ![]() Regular ![]() ![]() Joined: 11/April/2020 Status: Offline Points: 214 |
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Thanks Tom, great effort to get those pics.
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cubsur ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25953 |
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Ok some then and nows, using the Casa del Mar photos suggested. This one was fairly easy, the steps by the tunnel, but I shall have to go back at the crack of dawn when the blinds and stands are not out. Date of original unknown, I guess early 70's as Sol e mar is there plus the clothing. However, the chap in the bottom right hand corner looks distinctly like someone many of us know! Click to see a larger size and click again when you get there for the full size. View from the top of the steps along Rua 5 de Outubro. This one was a bit difficult but I got there in the end. Date of original unknown, although pre-dates any 1960's building. Although some buildings on the skyline can be easily made out, modern building has changed the view a lot. But this view was impossible to replicate. I suspect it was taken from the church tower or the roof of a nearby building. I have copied an approximation from Google satellite, picking out the two prominent landmarks, the clock tower by the Sol e Mar and the church tower of São Sebastião |
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cubsur ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25953 |
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I have some pictures and will have some before and afters later today. Stuff to do this morning.
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cubsur ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25953 |
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You may! I have been called a lot worse. I will be out and about at the weekend.
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Thank You Tom It will be appreciated. I may call you Tom may I. As i haves seen this on other posts
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cubsur ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25953 |
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Thanks. There are a couple there I have not seen before so I will try to make a 'then and now' comparison.
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Just have been on the CASA DEL MAR restaurant web page and they have a few old photos I have never seen before. Click on History then read more to reveal 5 old Photos.
www.casadelmar.pt
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