Enjoy Portugal
Lisbon
If you’re flying into Lisbon, we highly recommend spending a day or two exploring the city before heading to the venue. Sightseeing: • Praça do Comércio • Baixa & Chiado (strolling, cafés, and shopping) • Alfama District (old Lisbon streets and views) • São Jorge Castle (best panoramic view of the city) • Belém: Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower • Viewpoints: Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, and Miradouro de Santa Catarina • Cristo Rei (Almada) Restaurants: • Cervejaria Ramiro • Lisboa Tu e Eu • O Velho Eurico • Tasca Baldracca • Faz Frio • Augusto Lisboa • A Taberna Do Mar • Prado • Solar dos Presuntos • BAHR & Terrace Bars: • Imprensa Cocktail Bar • Magnolia Bistrot and Wine Bar • Vino Vero • Rumours Lisbon • Foxtrot • Red Frog Speakeasy • Java Rooftop - For bar hopping: Bairro Alto
Sintra
Located just outside Lisbon, Sintra offers striking palaces, lush gardens, and beautiful panoramic views. Sightseeing: • Historic Center of Sintra • Quinta da Regaleira • Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros) • Pena Palace • Monserrate Palace & Gardens • Sintra National Palace • Cabo da Roca • Azenhas do Mar Restaurants: • Incomum by Luís Santos • Nau Palatina • Metamorphosis • Bacalhau na Vila • Volta e Meia Restaurante Bar • Tascantiga • Restaurante Azenhas do Mar • Tasco do Strauss • LAB by Sergi Arola (1 Michelin Star, Penha Longa Resort) Bars: • Casa do Fauno • Incomum Wine Gallery • Villa Craft Beer & Bread • Bar do Fundo • Botica Saloia • Cantinho do Lord Byron • Bar Fonte da Pipa
Cascais
If you have extra time in Portugal, we highly recommend spending a day in Cascais, a beautiful seaside town just a short train ride from Lisbon. Sightseeing: • Cascais Old Town (Centro Histórico) • Boca do Inferno • Mirador Casa de Santa María • Santa Marta Lighthouse & Museum • Rua Frederico Arouca • Praia da Rainha Restaurants: • Taberna Clandestina • Manjar da Vila • Hífen • Mar do Inferno • Baía do Peixe Bars: • Palaphita Cascais • Crafty Cellar • Bar do Guincho • Holy Wine Cascais • Castiço Wine Bar
Algarve Region
If you’re extending your trip, the Algarve is a great option for a few slower days by the coast. It’s known for dramatic golden cliffs, clear turquoise water, and easygoing beach towns. You can spend your time hopping between beaches and little coves, doing a boat tour to see the sea caves (including Benagil Cave), or just taking a scenic walk along the cliffs for some of the best views in Portugal. Two beach favorites are Praia da Marinha and Praia do Camilo. Notable towns: Lagos, Carvoeiro, Portimão, Albufeira, and Faro.
Porto
Venture north to Porto, a captivating city known for its historic streets, colorful riverside, and world-famous port wine. Explore the narrow streets of Ribeira, admire the stunning tiled façades, or take a cruise along the Douro River for unique views of the city. Cross over to Vila Nova de Gaia to sample the region’s renowned port wines. Notable areas: Ribeira, Foz do Douro, Boavista, Vila Nova de Gaia, Clérigos.
Fátima
Fátima is one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites, attracting visitors from around the world. Known for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, the town honors the Marian apparitions reported in 1917 and remains a place of faith, reflection, and devotion. Notable sites: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Chapel of the Apparitions, Via Sacra.