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 […]
Lagos and the Algarve
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 […]
Ponta da Piedade
The view of Luz Beach and the Western tip of Portugal, where explorers like Vasco de Gama left for uncharted territories. I arrived at Ponta da Piedade after about an hour of following the trail along the wildflower-dotted cliffs. The blues from the ocean and the sky were so stunning, and the cliffs were simply […]