Gretchen & Geoff
Things To Do
Lisbon
Where to Eat: Il Mercato - Very yummy option for Italian food! Ceia - a unique dining experience where 14 guests share the same table and same menu. It’s a once in a lifetime experience (ranked in the world’s 50 best restaurants), doors lock at 8:30, so be timely! The wine pairing is unbeatable. Book well in advance. Coyo Taco - Mexican restaurant for lunch or dinner and delicious and fresh margarita! Lupita - A very casual pizza joint but has the BEST PIZZA - highly recommend! JNcQUOI Asia - If you cant go a week without asian food like us this is a cool spot to check out! Rocco- Very cool bar set up to grab a cocktail before dinner! Top of the hill to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara - The garden offers one of the best views over Lisbon and the River. The multiple food trucks and drink stands are open until 2 am, with drinks & a DJ. Love More Bar - Great spot for late night drinks and live music
Sintra
Where to Eat: Tascantiga - a hidden, delicious and has a very authentic vibe. In a nutshell, it’s perfect for everyone. Tapas style & delicious wines with great outdoor seating! 1743 Cucina Italiana - Delicious italian dinner spot, also a great spot for outdoor seating! Piriquita - Founded in 1862, this is undoubtedly one of the most famous pastelarias (pastry shops) in town. Bar do Binho - for a port wine taste testing. It’s a locals bar, with amazing hospitality. Be prepared to drink, laugh, learn the history of port wine in Portugal.
Cascais
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar - perfect spot for lunch in the garden! Taberna Clandestina Cascais-A hip tapas tavern with a terrace featuring meat/cheese boards, delicious sandwiches and trendy cocktails. Corleone Ristorante al Mare - High end Italian cuisine by the water!
Day Trips From Lisbon
Comporta - A beach town which is located an hour and 20 minutes south from Lisbon. Comporta is naturally beautiful, Sado Estuary Natural Reserve is a a 30-acre swoop of protected wetlands. Known for its beaches, head to Praia da Comporta and if you are thirsty grab a drink at the beach bar. Praia do Carvalhal has all the unassuming charm, plus the perks of volleyball and massage tents. If the conditions allow, you can even try kitesurfing. Continue south on toward Praia do Pego, where serenity awaits. Eat at Ilha do Arroz for breezy vibes and seafood. Nazaré - Surfing big waves put Nazare on the map and it has become one of Portugal’s most famous tourist destinations. The town gets an influx of surfers and spectators from October to February. Nazare is located halfway between Porto and Lisbon, specifically an hour and 30 minutes from Lisbon. Miradouro do Sítio: A great lookout point of Nazare’s famous beaches Great Restaurants - Casa Pires, A Tasquinha, and Conchinha da Nazaré
Porto
Porto is another large city in Portugal that is about 3 hours north of Lisbon by car/train. We loved the time we had in Porto and would highly recommend adding it to your Portugal Itinerary! Esplanada Do Teleferico - Great wine bar to watch the sunset over the river! Torto - A must do cocktail bar!
Porto Wine Experience
We highly recommend this airbnb experience that took us from Porto to the Dourro Valley for the day for a wonderful wine tour and boat experience!
Lagos
Lagos is one of our favorites cities in Portugal and is about 3 1/2 hours south of Lisbon. The easiest way to get there is to train/fly to Faro and rent a car from there to get to Lagos. We highly recommend some form of boat/catamaran cruise while in Lagos to really see the beautiful sights! Pateo Velho - Restaurant in Lagos with incredible outdoor seating and amazing food! The Sanctuary - Rooftop bar in the center of the city we would recommend for a pre dinner cockatil! Beer&Co - Good spot for beer, sports and live music! Pom Pom - Good bagels for breakfast! Black and White - good spot to grab a coffee!