First time visit to Portugal. Lisbon and Portugal. Any must do things?
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Going to Portugal. Lisbon & Porto. Must do things? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Joe Bryant
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General Malaise
Footballguy
My son was in Porto recently. I'll check with him and get back to you.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Excellent. This is our next trip as well. 
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Oh man - I'm your guy Joe. Did a phenomenal 2 week trip. Porto, Lisbon, Algarve, Seville, Granada, Barcelona. Loved Portugal. I can send you our itin and highlights
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Here is just the Portugal portion. Met Giancarlo and his lovely wife in Lisbon as well. He’ll have good input
Judge Smails Portugal and Spain Vacation 2019
Saturday, September 28th
United Airlines departing LAX 12:35pm arrive Newark EWR at 8:35pm
United Airlines departing Newark EWR at 9:45pm arrive Porto OPO at 9:50am on Sunday, September 29th
Sunday, September 29th
Private airport transfer
Check-in Airbnb Deco Gem Aliados – Downtown Luxury Apartment
Porto Cathedral
Lunch – Mercado Do Balhou – Roasted pork sandwich, charcuterie, tapas, sangria
Wine Quay Bar
Dinner – Tapabento – Bruschetta, Sauteed organic mushrooms, Mixed salad, Wild shrimp risotto, Garlic prawns, Seafood curry, peanut foam dessert
Porto sign
Monday, September 30th
Espresso and Natas
Douro River Bridges River Cruise
Lunch – Mercado Do Balhou
Ferreira Cellars Tour Port Wine Tasting
Dinner - MUU steakhouse –Johnny’s Scotch egg, Burrata salad, Ribeyes, Rosti potatoes, Spinach with parmesan cheese, Chocolate hazelnut cake, wine
Wine overlooking Porto – Yeatman Hotel balcony
Tuesday, October 1st
Check out Airbnb
AP120 High Speed train departing Porto Campanha at 9:40am arrive Lisboa Santa Apolonia at 12:30pm
Check in Hotel Britania – Lisbon Heritage Collection
Lunch – Gutsy - Hamburgers and SuperBock
São Jorge Castle
Drinks with Gian and his wife - Terraço Chill-Out Limão - H10 Duque de Loulé Hotel lobby
Dinner – Mar au Carmo – Tiger shrimp, Whole grilled sea bass, wine
Pink Street bar hopping
Wednesday, October 2nd
Sintra day trip via train
Pena Palace
Moor castle
Lunch – Churrascaria Somos Um Regalo – Grilled chicken, fries, tomato salad, beer, sangria
Shopping in town
Dinner – Sr. Lisboa – Bread with various butters (red pepper, etc) and garlic oil, cod croquettes, octopus with chimichurrisauce, crispy shrimp with wasabi aioli, suckling pig, beef tenderloin, wine, chocolate lava cake
Thursday, October 3rd
Belem Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Tagus River walk
Padrao dos Descobrimentos Monument
Belem Tower
Jerónimos Monastery
World famous custard tarts at Pasteis de Belem
Cervejaria Ramiro – Iberico ham, Giant tiger prawns, lobster, edible crab, steamed clams in garlic, bread, wine
Drinks – JNcQUOI Wine Bar
Friday, October 4th
Check out Hotel Britania
High Speed train leaving Lisboa Oriente connecting in Tune andarrive in Lagos
Check in to Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort
Lunch overlooking pool - Club sandwiches, shrimp salad
Pool time
Dinner – Senses – Scallops with Iberian pork bacon, Suckling pig bean stew, Roasted seabass with razor clam polenta, ribeyesteaks, chimichurri, roasted vegetables, Carm Douro wine
Saturday, October 5th
Guys golf at Onyrias Palmares golf – Robert Trent Jones course
Girls massage at Spa
Lunch at Mar Restaurante and Bar – Tiger prawns, chicken burger with pineapple
Pictures on the beach and walked through downtown Lagos
Shopping – Pure Spirit
Flamenco guitar in the square
Guinness at Only Fools and Horses British Pub - watched Euro Cup
Drinks - SkyBar
Dinner at Real Portuguese Cuisine – Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Cataplana, wine, key lime mousse
Judge Smails Portugal and Spain Vacation 2019
Saturday, September 28th
United Airlines departing LAX 12:35pm arrive Newark EWR at 8:35pm
United Airlines departing Newark EWR at 9:45pm arrive Porto OPO at 9:50am on Sunday, September 29th
Sunday, September 29th
Private airport transfer
Check-in Airbnb Deco Gem Aliados – Downtown Luxury Apartment
Porto Cathedral
Lunch – Mercado Do Balhou – Roasted pork sandwich, charcuterie, tapas, sangria
Wine Quay Bar
Dinner – Tapabento – Bruschetta, Sauteed organic mushrooms, Mixed salad, Wild shrimp risotto, Garlic prawns, Seafood curry, peanut foam dessert
Porto sign
Monday, September 30th
Espresso and Natas
Douro River Bridges River Cruise
Lunch – Mercado Do Balhou
Ferreira Cellars Tour Port Wine Tasting
Dinner - MUU steakhouse –Johnny’s Scotch egg, Burrata salad, Ribeyes, Rosti potatoes, Spinach with parmesan cheese, Chocolate hazelnut cake, wine
Wine overlooking Porto – Yeatman Hotel balcony
Tuesday, October 1st
Check out Airbnb
AP120 High Speed train departing Porto Campanha at 9:40am arrive Lisboa Santa Apolonia at 12:30pm
Check in Hotel Britania – Lisbon Heritage Collection
Lunch – Gutsy - Hamburgers and SuperBock
São Jorge Castle
Drinks with Gian and his wife - Terraço Chill-Out Limão - H10 Duque de Loulé Hotel lobby
Dinner – Mar au Carmo – Tiger shrimp, Whole grilled sea bass, wine
Pink Street bar hopping
Wednesday, October 2nd
Sintra day trip via train
Pena Palace
Moor castle
Lunch – Churrascaria Somos Um Regalo – Grilled chicken, fries, tomato salad, beer, sangria
Shopping in town
Dinner – Sr. Lisboa – Bread with various butters (red pepper, etc) and garlic oil, cod croquettes, octopus with chimichurrisauce, crispy shrimp with wasabi aioli, suckling pig, beef tenderloin, wine, chocolate lava cake
Thursday, October 3rd
Belem Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Tagus River walk
Padrao dos Descobrimentos Monument
Belem Tower
Jerónimos Monastery
World famous custard tarts at Pasteis de Belem
Cervejaria Ramiro – Iberico ham, Giant tiger prawns, lobster, edible crab, steamed clams in garlic, bread, wine
Drinks – JNcQUOI Wine Bar
Friday, October 4th
Check out Hotel Britania
High Speed train leaving Lisboa Oriente connecting in Tune andarrive in Lagos
Check in to Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort
Lunch overlooking pool - Club sandwiches, shrimp salad
Pool time
Dinner – Senses – Scallops with Iberian pork bacon, Suckling pig bean stew, Roasted seabass with razor clam polenta, ribeyesteaks, chimichurri, roasted vegetables, Carm Douro wine
Saturday, October 5th
Guys golf at Onyrias Palmares golf – Robert Trent Jones course
Girls massage at Spa
Lunch at Mar Restaurante and Bar – Tiger prawns, chicken burger with pineapple
Pictures on the beach and walked through downtown Lagos
Shopping – Pure Spirit
Flamenco guitar in the square
Guinness at Only Fools and Horses British Pub - watched Euro Cup
Drinks - SkyBar
Dinner at Real Portuguese Cuisine – Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Cataplana, wine, key lime mousse
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Judge Smails
Footballguy
Highlights
Loved having drinks on the balcony of the Yeatman Hotel overlooking Porto at night. Beautiful. Some very cool wine bars just walking down by the river. All the restaurants were checked out and I recommend them. Do not, and I mean do not, miss Cervejaria Ramiro in Lisbon. Get the jumbo prawns. Seafood everywhere is first rate but had great steak and other dishes as well. Sintra day trip in Lisbon is a must. I guess you have to do one of the Port tours in Porto but I’m not a big fan of it. If you get a chance to get down to Lagos/Algarve it’s great. We did castle and museums. Enjoyed their Pasteis de Nata custard tarts
Loved having drinks on the balcony of the Yeatman Hotel overlooking Porto at night. Beautiful. Some very cool wine bars just walking down by the river. All the restaurants were checked out and I recommend them. Do not, and I mean do not, miss Cervejaria Ramiro in Lisbon. Get the jumbo prawns. Seafood everywhere is first rate but had great steak and other dishes as well. Sintra day trip in Lisbon is a must. I guess you have to do one of the Port tours in Porto but I’m not a big fan of it. If you get a chance to get down to Lagos/Algarve it’s great. We did castle and museums. Enjoyed their Pasteis de Nata custard tarts
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Saving for the future.
NutterButter
Footballguy
If this is anything like what this guy delivers for an Oregon itinerary, you're in for a treat Joe
gianmarco
Footballguy
She is a lively one.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Ummm, can I have you Barcelona notes? If they're as good as your other notes, I don't need to do any planning. Going next month.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I had a great time in the Algarve many moons ago. Great beaches and the best paella I've ever had. I know its not on your itinerary so won't say more. I was planning to spend time in Lisbon and then hit Porto but met a girl on the train from Madrid and she was heading south so I changed plans.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I think our legendary chili chef has Joe covered!
Atomic Punk
Footballguy
My father is from Portugal and spent a fair bit of time in Lisbon. I went there a few years ago and loved it. I must have seen a dozen churches and castles while in Portugal but the Castle of Sao Jorge is at the top of the list. It is near a cool part of the city called the Alfama and a great view of the city.
I was in the country for a month and think I ate seafood every day but one … don’t miss out, octopus, sardines, you name it … try it!
I would also recommend a day trip to Belem and Caiscais. Both were incredible! Have a great time Joe!!
I was in the country for a month and think I ate seafood every day but one … don’t miss out, octopus, sardines, you name it … try it!
I would also recommend a day trip to Belem and Caiscais. Both were incredible! Have a great time Joe!!
Great. Thanks a ton - super helpful.
Eephus
Footballguy
Any hour of day is ginjinha time but avoid the chocolate cup.
This may not be your thing but we enjoyed the National Coach Museum just outside of Lisbon. It's a collection of coaches and carriages used by the Portuguese royal family. That's a pretty narrow scope but the beauty and craftsmanship of each item made it fascinating. It was better and less crowded than the monastery but both are pretty close to the big, popular pastels place in Belem.
This may not be your thing but we enjoyed the National Coach Museum just outside of Lisbon. It's a collection of coaches and carriages used by the Portuguese royal family. That's a pretty narrow scope but the beauty and craftsmanship of each item made it fascinating. It was better and less crowded than the monastery but both are pretty close to the big, popular pastels place in Belem.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Sure - been there twice. Absolutely loved it. Will dig em upUmmm, can I have you Barcelona notes? If they're as good as your other notes, I don't need to do any planning. Going next month.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Here was our first trip (London/Amsterdam/Barcelona) - just the Barcelona notes. Thought the groupings worked really well.Ummm, can I have you Barcelona notes? If they're as good as your other notes, I don't need to do any planning. Going next month.
Friday, July 15th
Amsterdam to Barcelona
Arc de Triumpf
Parc de la Ciutadella Fountain
Lunch – Taco Alto
Gothic District
El Born
Dinner – Paella – Bar Rodrigo
Saturday, July 16th
Mercado de La Boqueria
Breakfast – Juice + Creps Barcelona
La Rambla
Dinner – Rotisserie chicken from Boqueria + wine
Sunday, July 17th
Coffee
Lunch – Flax and Kale
Port Vell Aerial Tram – Montjuic
Parc de Montjuic
Montjuic Castle
Sangria – L’Eixample
Dinner – Tapas – Ciudad Condal (excellent)
Monday, July 18th
Breakfast – Brunch and Cake
Sagrada Familia
Casa Mila (La Pedrera) – Gaudi
Casa Battlo – Gaudi
Passeig de Gràcia
Sangria/Beer
Dinner – Chivito/Burgers - Foc I Oli (awesome)
Razzmatazz
Tuesday, July 19th
Breakfast - Firebug
Barceloneta beach
Dinner – Flax and Kale
Plaza Catalunya
Wednesday, July 20th
Shopping – Gothic District
Picasso Museum
Lunch – Tapas – El Xampanyet (Loved it, locals flock here)
Sagrada Familia
Dinner – Taco Alto
Thursday, July 21st
Check out
Flight - Barcelona to Washington Dulles
Judge Smails
Footballguy
2nd trip
Wednesday, October 9th
Check out of Hospes Palacio de Los Patos Hotel
Iberia Airlines flight to Barcelona
Check in H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel
Walk Passeig de Gracia
Dinner – Cera 23 – Pork carpaccio, tomato tartare, shrimp tempura, Galecian pork in garlic sauce, mushroom and truffle risotto, seabass, raspberry cheesecake and pumpkin/orange spice with crème and chocolate (excellent, excellent restaurant - but cab there)
Drinks – Plaza Real
Thursday, October 10th
Coffee and croissants Baluard Barceloneta bakery
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with towers access
Lunch – Foc I Oli – Burgers, El Chivito, fries, SuperBock
Park Guell
Dinner – Cervesaria Catalana – tapas, Iberian ham, salmon, filet with foie gras, patatas bravas with egg
Flamenco show at the Palau de la Musica Catalan
Drinks - Rooftop Bar – Chill Out
Friday, October 11th
Gaudi walk
La Padrera
Casa Batllo
Lunch – El Xampanyet – Chorizo omelet, patatas bravas, crispy garbanzo beans with pancetta, octopus, tomato bread, charcuterie
Picasso Museum
Guinness at Lennox The Pub
Walk through El Born and Gotic Quarter, shopping
Anniversary dinner – Arcano – peasant sausage on mashed beans with truffles, melted goat cheese with mixed nuts and quince jam, Ribeye, rack of lamb with sweet potatoes, chocolate mousse, lemon tart, Barolo
Saturday, October 12th
Mercado Boqueria lunch and shopping
Montserrat day trip with Castlexperience Wine Tours – mass led by Benedictine Monks, touched the Black Madonna, lunch, Oller del Mas winery tour
Dinner – Osteria da Rudy – Caesar salad, pizza diavola, gnocchi, pasta carbonara, spaghetti bolognese, Barolo
Sunday, October 13th
Check out H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel and depart to airport for flight home
Wednesday, October 9th
Check out of Hospes Palacio de Los Patos Hotel
Iberia Airlines flight to Barcelona
Check in H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel
Walk Passeig de Gracia
Dinner – Cera 23 – Pork carpaccio, tomato tartare, shrimp tempura, Galecian pork in garlic sauce, mushroom and truffle risotto, seabass, raspberry cheesecake and pumpkin/orange spice with crème and chocolate (excellent, excellent restaurant - but cab there)
Drinks – Plaza Real
Thursday, October 10th
Coffee and croissants Baluard Barceloneta bakery
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with towers access
Lunch – Foc I Oli – Burgers, El Chivito, fries, SuperBock
Park Guell
Dinner – Cervesaria Catalana – tapas, Iberian ham, salmon, filet with foie gras, patatas bravas with egg
Flamenco show at the Palau de la Musica Catalan
Drinks - Rooftop Bar – Chill Out
Friday, October 11th
Gaudi walk
La Padrera
Casa Batllo
Lunch – El Xampanyet – Chorizo omelet, patatas bravas, crispy garbanzo beans with pancetta, octopus, tomato bread, charcuterie
Picasso Museum
Guinness at Lennox The Pub
Walk through El Born and Gotic Quarter, shopping
Anniversary dinner – Arcano – peasant sausage on mashed beans with truffles, melted goat cheese with mixed nuts and quince jam, Ribeye, rack of lamb with sweet potatoes, chocolate mousse, lemon tart, Barolo
Saturday, October 12th
Mercado Boqueria lunch and shopping
Montserrat day trip with Castlexperience Wine Tours – mass led by Benedictine Monks, touched the Black Madonna, lunch, Oller del Mas winery tour
Dinner – Osteria da Rudy – Caesar salad, pizza diavola, gnocchi, pasta carbonara, spaghetti bolognese, Barolo
Sunday, October 13th
Check out H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel and depart to airport for flight home
General Malaise
Footballguy
Okay, unlike his dad, my son is succinct and to the point.
- "I don't know too much about Portugal beyond Porto (he's studying in Spain) but I can't recommend it enough, it was such a fun city. One of the best things we did was visit Jardins do Palacia de Cristal, which is a huge garden with a ton of peacocks and it was gorgeous. Food was fantastic everywhere we went, but I highly suggest a place called Wine Lovers, which was right on the river and has amazing views. Haven't hit the southern coast of Portugal, but really want to explore that area next as I've heard it's amazing".
Good thing Smails is here.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Arcano is so great. We went twice on our last trip as we were staying right around the corner.
I really like the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya at the base of Monjuic. Thought it was much more interesting than their Picasso museum. Didn't see it on your list, check it out next time you're there.
Atomic Punk
Footballguy
If you hit the Algarve area at all, I highly recommend the town of Lagos. It had an awesome laid back vibe and great beaches surrounding it.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Loved loved loved Lagos. Great call
