Mainland Portugal is under a yellow warning this Tuesday, August 26, due to maritime disturbances, a warning that will extend until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27.
Despite warnings from the Maritime Authority and the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) regarding the danger near the sea, many people risk their lives to capture the best photograph next to the waves, which can reach several meters in height.
At the Boca do Inferno cliff in Cascais, for instance, photojournalist Horácio Villalobos captured the moment when dozens of tourists positioned themselves near the breaking waves.
Even a clearly visible danger warning sign did not stop them from trying their luck. You can view the photographs of the moment in the gallery above.
It is noted that six maritime bars are closed to navigation today due to strong maritime unrest, leading the IPMA to issue a yellow warning for ten districts in mainland Portugal.
According to information available on the Portuguese Navy’s website, the maritime bars of Caminha, Douro, Esposende, Vila Praia de Âncora, Vila do Conde, and Portinho da Ericeira are closed, while those of Aveiro and Figueira da Foz are conditioned.
Because of the maritime unrest, the districts of Porto, Faro, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Beja, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga have been under a yellow warning since 6 a.m. today and will remain so until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Douro Port Authority revealed to Lusa agency that the beaches of Ourigo, Pastoras, and Carneiro, in Foz do Douro, Porto, were closed due to the maritime unrest alert.
Meanwhile, bad weather in the Algarve caused damage. Waves destroyed the walkways of Praia do Faro, as well as some straw umbrellas and sun loungers.
