So, after I spent a relaxing, slow week in the Algarve, I headed back to Lisbon for a final afternoon and night. I visited Principe Real, and I saved this neighborhood for last because I had only read great things about it: hipster, trendy, great shops. Yes, yes, yes. The first spot I reached, heading […]
winter
Salema: Portugese for “cats and old people”
This is the picturesque village of Salema, in the Algarve of Portugal. It is a quiet fishing village that Rick Steves said was a “must-see”. I was going to rent a car, as it’s only 30 min or so from Lagos. But since I’d never really looked into renting a car before, I had no […]
The town of Lagos
Lagos is the town I stayed in for the majority of my time in Portugal. It’s on the southern coast, and it’s known for its vibrant summer nightlife. Let me stress the word summer. The town was pretty sleepy;honestly, I probably could’ve stayed there for one or two nights and headed back to Lisbon. I […]