2 Weeks in Portugal

2 Weeks in Portugal

Paige Perry
Portugal
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Portugal: 

Porto, Lisbon, Algarve & The Azores 

Looking for an epic trip that combines adventure, history and really good food? Look no further! 

Porto / Douro Valley

Highlights: 

Walk to Jardins do Palacio de Cristal - You have it all in here! Peacocks everywhere, views of the River; the PORTO sign & more 

Mosey down the side streets and see ALL of the amazing Tile Work 

DOP - This was my first Michelin Star restaurant and I was not dissapointed 

Sightseeing:

- Igreja de São Francisco, heavily-gilded baroque interior. More than 300 kg of gold dust was used to decorate the church’s interior

- Azulejo panel of Capela das Almas

- Livraria Lello, Harry Potter inspired

- Douro Valley (wineries)

- São Bento Train Station, Built-in 1900, the Sao Bento station showcases more than 20,000 beautiful ceramic azulejo tiles (added between 1905 – 1916). They depict the history of Portugal, kings, queens, wars, and the country’s transportation legacy

- Dom Luis Bridge

- Igreja de Carmo

Restaurants (Porto)

Praia De Matosinhos

Garden Porto

Zenith (Brunch)

Jardim do Morro

Mercado do Bolhoa

monarca

torto

canti

rooftop das flores

Lisbon

Highlights: 

Hotel: Insane Views; great breakfast- Worth every penny! 

Tours: 

My favorite thing we did this trip was a jeep tour to Sintra from Lisbon: 

We loved Roberto! 

Can't Miss Food Experiences:  

 💜Time Out Market 

The Insolito

Sightseeing:

- Cascais: Day trip; beach town with great food and people watching 

-Sintra: The castle is unreal! Take a tour; go by car; the town is adorable 

- Hop on Tram 28 & explore Alfama neighborhood

- São George Castle

- Cascais

- Jeep tour of Sintra - flaminGO experiences

- Pink Street

- TukTuk (Take the 1.5 hour tour!)

-Santa Justa Lift: 🔥Tip: skip the line: go up and around the elevator;  follow the Alley to go in the back way

All the Restaurants: 

BRUNCH

⁃ Fauna e Flora 🌟

⁃ Dear Breakfast

⁃ Lumi

⁃ Hygge Cafe

⁃ Amelia

⁃ Nicolau

⁃ Heim Café

⁃ Rodoviário

⁃ Koa

⁃ Magnolia

⁃ Seagull

⁃ Manifest

⁃ Always

⁃ Camboá

⁃ Bloom

⁃ Javà Rooftop

⁃ Yard of Garden

⁃ Melbourne Coffee

MEXICAN

⁃ Carnal

⁃ GUACA

⁃ Gringo Mexicano

FANCY

⁃ Sexy Sea

⁃ Mini Bar

⁃ jé né c quais asiático

ASIAN

⁃ Nomada

⁃ Ajitama Ramen Bistro

⁃ Boa Bao

⁃ Soi

⁃ Akari Sushi

ROOFTOPS

⁃ The Vintage Hotel

⁃ Monte Belvedere

⁃ Sky Bar

⁃ Insólito

⁃ Rooftop Bar- Hotel Mundial

⁃ Entretanto- Hotel Chiado

⁃ Rossio Gastro Bar

⁃ Level Eight

⁃ Ferroviário

⁃ Lumi

⁃ Upscale Bar

⁃ Garden Roofbar

⁃ Jupiter Lisboa Bar & Pool

⁃ Hotel Bairro Alto

BARS

⁃ Imprensa Cocktails & Oysters

Albufiera:

Highlights: 

Kayak secret beaches 

Sightseeing

- [ ] Albufiera beach

- [ ] Kayak secret beache

- [ ] Benagil Caves ‼️

- [ ] Praia da Marinha

- [ ] Praia de Dona Ana

- [ ] Ponta da Piedade

- [ ] Day trip to Ferragudo

-Day Trip to Lagos 

Restaurants:

The Windmill (100% our favorite meal of the trip)

PaperMoon: After a day at the beach we popped over to the W Algarve and lounged by their pool before dinner! The food was impeccable at PaperMoon

Azores:

Hot Tip:  In Sao Miguel You will 100% need a car! 

Fun outdoor things: 

- Termas da Ferraria (Off the side of a cliff; down a crazy windy road but a very cool experience!) 

-Poça da Dona Beija - More thermal baths!

-Cascada Salto del Cabrito

Lagoa do Fogo - Coolest Hike we did the whole trip (when I say hike; its a brisk incline... you could do this in Chacos etc. 

Rent a Boat: Use App “Get my boat” and request a half day trip!

Restaurants: 

A Tasca 

Ta Gente 

For a personalized itinerary; please reach out to me via email at pjp3rry@gmail.com  - I would be happy to help you plan your DREAM trip.  

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paige Perry
Hello! I'm Paige; I live in Denver, CO and travel is my passion! I've been to 5 continents and 29 countries and counting! I am here to help you create a memorable once in a lifetime trip wth curated, mobile friendly maps that focus on adventure, history, food & hidden gems! The best part is; I'll take away the hard part for you. You'll be ready for your trip without having to do the research yourself! Subscribe to my Thatch profile & let's start talking about your next trip! Email me at pjp3rry@gmail.com
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