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On the southwestern tip of continental Europe, Portugal is an old school country. In this article, we take a look at Lisbon, Lagos and the Algarve.

Lisbon

Lisbon is the largest city in Portugal and is situated on the Atlantic coast in middle of the country. Ive been to Lisbon three instances, but only for a handful of days each and every time. Every single time I come away with the impression of elegance.

Arriving by train, your initial taste of Lisbon is when you stroll out of the train station straight onto the shore of the harbor. As you appear to the ocean, the name San Francisco instantly comes to mind. Mountains rise up on both sides of the mouth of the harbor and then there is the bridge. Running across the mouth of bay is a bridge that looks for all intensive purposes like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Ive never had a opportunity to analysis it, but there has to be a connection.

As you stroll into Lisbon, everything is clean and relaxed. There are walking only streets with cafes and garden regions. Bringing to thoughts San Francisco again, there are cable cars running even though the center of the city. I cant tell you why, but Lisbon is a extremely low anxiety city on each the thoughts and the wallet. Yep, it is cheap and a good destination for budget travelers.

Algarve

The Algarve is the southwestern tip of Portugal and borders on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. This is an interpretation on my element as some feel the region only covers the beaches on the Mediterranean Ocean. Regardless, the Algarve is a collection of beach towns that remind me of Southern California in the 1940s. No I am not that old. I am just relying on household stories and photographs. Jeez, give me some credit! 1 of the highlights of the Algarve is Lagos.

Lagos

I grew up in San Diego, California. Its a great spot to be a kid and an adult. The only complaint I have is a lot of folks look to feel the identical way. The population has exploded beyond belief, freeways are crowded on weekends and housing costs common roughly $500,000 for a deluxe closet with out driveway. Its still great, but Ive begun to feel about relocating. If I do, Lagos may possibly be my destination.

Lagos is a sleepy beach neighborhood with just about something you could want in paradise. White beaches, private beaches, grottos, wine growing, a lively nightlife, contemporary conveniences and just about the nicest men and women you have ever met in your life.

You can remain in a hotel whilst in Lagos, but this is a error in my opinion. Instead, go to the train station and reserve a room with a loved ones. Families in cities all more than the world do this, but Lagos is different. The family members you keep with a lot more or much less adopts you as one particular of their personal. They will haul you all more than town, introduce you to other locals and usually give you a true taste of Portugal. For veteran travelers, absolutely nothing could be better.

Rating

For an general rating, I give Portugal and Lagos the highest rating of bar. I loved it so significantly, I wanted to stay and nearly bought a bar by blackmailing, bribing and begging a friend in California over the phone. Alas, his wife didnt think it was such a great concept.

Hey, how about you? We could probably nevertheless get a excellent deal!

No, seriously. headset