Escape to the Algarve
The Algarve... honestly one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. Last summer when Portugal was just another one of our crazy ideas, photos of the Algarve were calling to us. The sandstone formations and dramatic cliffs reminded us of parts of Australia and the beaches just looked stunning. So of course our first trip from Lisbon had to be south! The Algarve region is about two and a half hours driving time from Lisbon if you take the main toll road. It was our first experience renting a car in Portugal and I have to say it went very smoothly! I am the designated driver here in Europe as the majority of cars are manual, so that means Justin is navigating (aka we are struggling 😜). In the seven days we spent in the Algarve we drove our tiny little rental car over 700 miles... and long story short we came back even more in love with Portugal. How could you not? We probably drove way more than most people do when they visit this region. It's totally possible to stay in...