Portugal for our friends
Passeio turístico
Sanctuary of Peninha
best view ever
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du Bocagemysterious and lovely gardens
Hobbitown
Estrada de Monserratewe love this palace and it's gardens. Great for a hot summer day
Carcavelos Beach
to surf
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Montebest view of the historical center of Lisbon
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos Igreat for kids and cool pictures of the main tank
there is no need to go to the top, the view from the bottom is equally good
296 locals recommend
National Sanctuary of Christ the King
Avenida do Cristo Reithere is no need to go to the top, the view from the bottom is equally good
Village inside a castle. Try the typical liquor in a chocolate cup
583 locals recommend
Óbidos Municipality
Village inside a castle. Try the typical liquor in a chocolate cup
Nazaré
20 R. do Horizontethe place of the gigantic waves. The view from the sanctuary is nice
idyllic beach. Might get full on weekends and it's not good at the end of the day. Don't leave valuable items in the car
169 locals recommend
Portinho da Arrábida
idyllic beach. Might get full on weekends and it's not good at the end of the day. Don't leave valuable items in the car
Great for families, restaurants usually are very nice here.
Try Choco Frito
249 locals recommend
Sesimbra
Great for families, restaurants usually are very nice here.
Try Choco Frito
Comporta's Beach
huge and not with a lot of people
Carrasqueira Palafitic Pier
great place for sunset pictures
small city, nice historical center and a good beach. We already did a vacation in this place
19 locals recommend
Sines
small city, nice historical center and a good beach. We already did a vacation in this place
has river and sea so even on windy days it's safe for children
43 locals recommend
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
has river and sea so even on windy days it's safe for children
Praia de Monte Clérigo
very family-friendly
Informações sobre a cidade
Colares
cute and good Sunday market
Cena gastronómica
Pastelaria Gregório
35 Av. Dom Francisco de Almeidamandatory stop to eat Broas de Mel
Praia das Macas
very windy but relaxing
Gelados Santini
28F Av. Valbommandatory icecream stop
Doca Alcântara
Doca Alcântaraa lot of restaurants under the 25 de Abril bridge
Sociedade Musical União Paredense
319 R. Marquês Pombalnice restaurant near our house
O Palácio
142 Rua Prior do Cratoit looks bad but it's so good
Maçã Verde
1100 R. Caminhos de Ferrodoesn't look so good from the outside but we promise it is
Jardim da Luz
Largo da Luznon-touristic restaurant. gets full on Saturdays and Sundays with families
relaxed village with a natural port, fish will be fresh and good
188 locals recommend
São Martinho do Porto
relaxed village with a natural port, fish will be fresh and good
São Pedro de Penaferrim
cute Sunday market
Bairros
Belém
very touristy but mandatory
Baixa de Lisboa
super touristic
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
normal dinner time is at 20:00
restaurants might be closed if you go to soon
Customs and culture
normal lunch is at 13:00
it starts at 12:00 and ends at 15:00
Customs and culture
it's normal to give tips in restaurants
tips are not mandatory. Tip only if you liked the service. a normal tip can be 1 or 2 euros
Don't miss
Sunday markets are a must go
the location of the market will differ depending if it's the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Sunday of the month
Customs and culture
Typical food you can find almost anywhere
fish: polvo à lagareiro; bacalhau à brás; bacalhau com natas; lagarada de bacalhau; sardinhas; robalo; dourada; ameijoas à bulhão pato
meat: farinheira; cozido à portuguesa; bitoque; arroz de pato
soup: caldo verde
dessert: arroz doce; pastel de nata