We have booked a VRBO in the Chiado district in Lisbon during May 2018. Any suggestions of restaurants, day trips, sights etc would be helpful. Also, traveling by train to Porto.
Really appreciate the information This is a great and helpful start. Sounds wonderful!I Play With Guns said:
Hookaay so I think I've got enough recommendations here that should keep you busy:
-If you can, take a day trip to Sintra. The palaces/castles there are so stunning. After visiting the castles (will def take a few hours) stay for a late lunch and some delicious Portugal wine and then take the train back.
-While in Lisbon, go visit the following:
-Sao Jorge Castle (my favorite in Lisbon). The view of the city is TO.DIE.FOR and lucky you, there will be a little bar up there selling some wine and you can take a break and enjoy the view with a glass of wine. My favorite part, you get to take the wine glass home with you.
-Visit Praa do Comrcio and just take in the views and people watch
-Make sure and visit the Monastery
-Eat at Time Out Market (incredible food hall)
-Ride the Lisbon Tram 28
-Take a tuk tuk
-Wear comfortable walking shoes as the streets are cobblestone and some are very steep (almost like San Fran)
-If you want to die for pizza, venture down to Pizzaria Lisboa (Michelin star winning chef)
-Eat at Churrasco (chicken SO good that you'll eat 2 whole birds)
-If your wife loves to shop, for all the love take her to Mango!
-Bairro Alto district at night......walk into a bar, order a drink, and just go walk around outside until you run out of a drink, stop at another bar, and repeat.
I know I'm missing a lot so I'll drop an update when I remember them.
I agree with all those. Highly, highly recommend Time Out Market located at the Mercado da Ribeira. We ate at Cantinho do Avillez which was good (call for a reservation). Lisbon is fantastic, but Porto may be even more enjoyable. Head to the Douro after touring Porto.Quote:
Hookaay so I think I've got enough recommendations here that should keep you busy:
-If you can, take a day trip to Sintra. The palaces/castles there are so stunning. After visiting the castles (will def take a few hours) stay for a late lunch and some delicious Portugal wine and then take the train back.
-While in Lisbon, go visit the following:
-Sao Jorge Castle (my favorite in Lisbon). The view of the city is TO.DIE.FOR and lucky you, there will be a little bar up there selling some wine and you can take a break and enjoy the view with a glass of wine. My favorite part, you get to take the wine glass home with you.
-Visit Praa do Comrcio and just take in the views and people watch
-Make sure and visit the Monastery
-Eat at Time Out Market (incredible food hall)
-Ride the Lisbon Tram 28
-Take a tuk tuk
-Wear comfortable walking shoes as the streets are cobblestone and some are very steep (almost like San Fran)
-If you want to die for pizza, venture down to Pizzaria Lisboa (Michelin star winning chef)
-Eat at Churrasco (chicken SO good that you'll eat 2 whole birds)
-If your wife loves to shop, for all the love take her to Mango!
-Bairro Alto district at night......walk into a bar, order a drink, and just go walk around outside until you run out of a drink, stop at another bar, and repeat.