Things to see and do
For wandering
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Eat a pastel de nata in Belém (yes, worth it), then walk along the river back to cais do sodre.
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Shop in Lx Factory and admire the hipster-industrial architecture
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Do a little miradouros tour: Jardim da Graça, Senhora do Monte, Portas do Sol… and get lost in the alleys
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Visit Estufa fria, an indoor/outdoor "botanical" garden with tropical plants
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Chill in Gulbenkian Gardens with a book, or check out the art collection in the museum
For some salt water
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Take a surf class in Caparica at the Lufi Surf School
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Walk on Guincho's dramatic cliffs, and eat grilled fish at Furnas do Guincho
If you are staying longer
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Sintra (40 min from Lisbon) – visit old palaces, and eat a travesseiro at Piriquita
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Ericeira (40 min from Lisbon) – fisherman town meets laid-back chic
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Arrabida (40 min from Lisbon) - Mountains overlooking tropical beaches
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Comporta (1,5h from Lisbon) – infamous beachside area
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(3 hrs) Porto – wine, riverfronts, and cobblestone charm
Where to eat
After four years of eating our way through the city, we share with our precious list of favorites restaurants (with our ratings)
Portuguese food
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Zé da Mouraria 2: Go for the codfish or the nacos com alho. Warning -make sure you are hungry, portions are generous. (4/5)
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Solar dos Nunes: Alentejo-style food, hearty and delicious (4/5)
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Ramiro: famous seafood restaurant, touristy but the crab is worthy (3,5/5)
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Água pela Barba: modern seafood restaurant, plates to share, relaxed vibe (5/5, one of our favorites)
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Lota sea & fire – fresh fish, elegant but not too fancy (3/5)
Food from all around the world
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Trinca: local and cozy (5/5, another of our favorite)
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Taquería Paloma: Mexican food in a vibrant atmosphere (3/5)
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Aquele Lugar que Não Existe: Pizza, Indian food & funky deco (4/5)
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Mercado Martim Moniz: Asian food market, affordable & good (3/5)
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Ponto final: Sea food by the river, with a view on Lisbon city (4/5)
Beach Bars & Restaurant
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O barbas: seafood with a veiw on the sea, it doesn't get more portuguese than this (5/5 for Arthur)
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Praia Irmão or Praia Princesa: both at Costa da Caparica, both pretty, sandy, and vibey (yes, a bit pricey — but worth it) (3/5)
Where to Drink:
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Miradouro do Monte Agudo – sunset spot with a view
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Casa Independente – artsy venue
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Topo Martim Moniz – rooftop cocktails
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Praça das Flores – a square surrounded by cute bars & cafes
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Collect – minimalist bar with natural wine & good playlists
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Musa Marvila – food and beer in a brewery
How to get around
From the airport:
📍 Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) – 15-20 minutes from the city center.
How to travel from the airport:
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Taxi / Uber / Bolt (don't tell Inês) - Between 8-15€ to get anywhere in Lisbon
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Metro - Green line to reach the city center is 1,85€ per ticket
In the city: Lisbon city center by feet is doable, but can get steep. For the ones looking for alternatives:
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Uber - Is the most convenient mean to get around. The fares varies between 4€-8€ for anywhere in the city
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Public transport - Metro & bus serves most of Lisbon areas. A ticket costs 1,85€, and there are day passes availble
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Renting a car - Sixt, Centauro, or Avis have interesting offers online. Parking in the heart of lisbon can be tricky
To the wedding venue: The wedding venue is in Loures - about 20–30 minutes
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By Uber/Taxi: ~15€ from Lisbon city center
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By car; There is parking in the place if you come by car - but we recomend you don't so you can party freely
LISBOA - LISBONNE - LISBON
Discovering Lisbon requires bringing some comfortable walking shoes on top of your dancing shoes.
In this page you'll find some tips for planning your trip if you're coming from abroad.
Where to stay
The wedding venue is 20–30 minutes from Lisbon center, so we recommend staying anywhere in Lisbon center. As hotels can get a bit pricey in lisbon, we recommend booking in advance - and cancel later if you change your mind.
Some areas to stay in Lisbon
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Príncipe Real: Vibrant neighborhood in the centre, with a lot of trendy shops/restaurants/bars
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Saldanha: Somewhat residential area, less charming then the others but very central
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Alfama/Graça: Authentic portuguese neighborhood, full of charm and nice views. Be aware of the uphill roads
In the end, Lisbon is not that big so anywhere is good.
Some Hotels (for all styles & moods)
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Memmo Alfama or Principe Real – 2 design hotels with great views
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Browns Avenue Hotel - Good looking hotel near Av. Liberdade
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Evolution Valbom - Central location and a nice rooftop
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Locke Santa Joana - Beautifull hotel with romms, studios and apartments
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Jam Hotel - hotel with multiple sized rooms and a cool vibe in Santos
€ - Airbnb
There are plenty of well-priced, beautiful options across the city — especially if you’re staying a few extra days. Look in the neighborhoods above, or ask us for recommendations.
