{"id":3483,"date":"2019-07-21T18:19:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-21T18:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=3483"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:09:26","slug":"exerevnontas-ti-notia-portogalia-3-mer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/exerevnontas-ti-notia-portogalia-3-mer\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring southern Portugal! 3 days in the Algarve"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u0397 Portugal<\/strong> was on our radar for a long time\u2026 The lack of competition, however, (only Aegean Airlines flies there) makes the cost of tickets quite high. By planning several months in advance, we managed to take advantage of an air ticket offer (one of the ones we post quite often on our site). In fact, the fact that Aegean flies to both Lisbon and Porto (some days of the week), gave us the opportunity to land in one and take off from the other!<\/p>\n

That's how the trip planning began! Portugal, however, doesn't just mean Porto or Lisbon! The country has been voted the best beach destination in Europe in recent years by World Travel Awards<\/a>. And that was something that piqued our interest. To explore the south and specifically the region of Algarve<\/strong> with its beautiful coastline and rich activities.<\/p>\n

So, if you want to visit Portugal in the summer, don't forget to add two or three nights in the south to your list for relaxation, beaches, and views of the Atlantic!<\/p>\n

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How to get there<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The solution is obvious. You will land in Lisbon and rent car<\/em> at the airport. This way, you will be able to move independently and visit as many places and beaches as possible. From Lisbon, you will drive about three hours on the motorway to reach the Algarve region. Be careful with car rental agencies. Make sure they have good reviews and ask to give you e-pass<\/em> for tolls so you can avoid queues and fines!<\/p>\n

Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The main coastal cities in the Algarve region are Faro (which also has an airport), Lagos, Portimao, Albufeira and Sagres. After much research and communication with some locals, we chose Lagos<\/strong> for the following reasons: First, because it is the most picturesque settlement compared to the others. Second, because it is not so touristy and third, because most of what we wanted to see and do is close to it. And as it turned out, we made the best choice! As a tourist destination, the area has accommodations that are quite expensive during the summer months. But here are two value for money options that we tried here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What to see<\/strong><\/h6>\n

1or<\/sup> day<\/u><\/p>\n

\u03a4\u03bf Lagos<\/strong> is a beautiful city that reminded us quite a bit of the Chora of a Greek island! The historic center in particular is worth a walk and stands out from the pebbled floor and the walls that surround it. White houses with small balconies, picturesque narrow streets, hospitable people create an idyllic holiday setting! Spend the first day exploring the city and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\r\n