SALEMA PORTUGAL

From Lisbon we took a bus to the southern coast of Portugal known as the Algarve. Within the Algarve our destination was the small whitewashed old fishing village of Salema.  Salema was absolutely gorgeous (white sandy beaches) and felt like a little hidden gem far away from the rest of the world.  Our time here was spent in total relaxation mode.  We hit the beach daily relaxing in the sun reading books and playing games.  It was just what we needed to gear up for Spain.

On the bus from Lisbon to Salema

Our hotel

The view from our hotel room balcony

Breakfast room at our hotel

The beach

We rented an umbrella and chairs daily

Dan eating traditional Cataplana...seafood and potatoes cooked in a copper clamshell dish

Views of the small town of Salema from the beach

Dan playing Staggers



Out hotel sitting atop of the hill

We had this lunch every day...tosta mistas (ham and cheese), fries, and salad

More Seafood and Spaghetti Carbonara