From Lisbon to Algarve in Portugal

Highlights from our roadtrip on Portugal's west coast.

Places featured in the video for the best local experience.

To explore south we recommend Alentejo area as a starting point which is full of nice beaches.

Porto Covo is an ideal place to stay: authentic, full of nice local restaurants, while not being as busy and touristy as Albufeira for example (which seems to be a heaven only if you're a fan of dirty, smelly British pubs).

The region of Alentejo is really charming, affordable and peaceful.

All of the beaches we've seen were clean with crystal clear, but really chilly water.

Zé Inácio - not to be missed if you like meat

Tasca de Xico - very kind owner and great fresh seafood

Lisbon places we recommend:

Timeout - Street food lovers heaven

Leave a comment below if you have questions about our trip, I am happy to share more tips.

Enjoy watching!

Music: Blame Your Genes - New Kingdom

[hollyrichardson]

We will be flying into Faro on April 8 and staying in Albufeira for one week. We hope to do a road trip for the next week after which we will fly home from Faro.
What car rental company did you use? Any suggestions as to where to go ? Should we head towards Lisbon or to the Alentejo ? We love history but also quaint country roads and villages as well as beautiful beaches.
Would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you