Phil's Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pena Millî Sarayı ve Parkı
Estrada da PenaPark ve saray Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateRoca Burnu
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaMoor Kalesi
Jerónimos Manastırı
Capuchos Manastırı
This is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s oldest bookshop - dating from 1732
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Bertrand
73 75 Rua GarrettThis is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s oldest bookshop - dating from 1732
Mafra Ulusal Sarayı
Terreiro Dom João V25 Nisan Köprüsü
Ponte 25 de AbrilPraça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioSanta Justa Asansörü
R. do OuroThis place is amazing!!
It is the largest indoor oceanarium in Europe and recently hosted the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
Oceanário de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IThis place is amazing!!
It is the largest indoor oceanarium in Europe and recently hosted the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
Sé
Lisbon Cathedral - Oldest church in Lisbon - dates from 1147
Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
UNESCO World Heritage site - A 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
It is also a short walk from the Jerónimos Monastery.
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaUNESCO World Heritage site - A 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
It is also a short walk from the Jerónimos Monastery.
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageSintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaQueluz Ulusal Sarayı
Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Avenida Eusébio da Silva FerreiraFavourite Beaches
A beautiful beach in Colares - about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Popular with families.
128 yerel halk öneriyor
Praia das Macas
A beautiful beach in Colares - about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Popular with families.
A lovely beach that gets busy in the summer. Many restaurants close by that also offer beach service.
Popular with locals and tourists.
Very close to the Estoril casino and only about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
108 yerel halk öneriyor
Tamariz Plajı
A lovely beach that gets busy in the summer. Many restaurants close by that also offer beach service.
Popular with locals and tourists.
Very close to the Estoril casino and only about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo Coelho
Praia da Rainha
Carcavelos Plajı
Amazing beaches on the other side of the 25 April bridge.
It is about a 40 minute drive to get here (depending on traffic) but definitely worth it if you want to delight in miles of golden sand.
398 yerel halk öneriyor
Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoAmazing beaches on the other side of the 25 April bridge.
It is about a 40 minute drive to get here (depending on traffic) but definitely worth it if you want to delight in miles of golden sand.
Ericeira
Praia da Adraga
Beautiful beach on the rugged western coastline, about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
A popular beach with surfers and wind surfers as well as a great place to relax and enjoy the ocean.
606 yerel halk öneriyor
Guincho Plajı
Beautiful beach on the rugged western coastline, about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb.
A popular beach with surfers and wind surfers as well as a great place to relax and enjoy the ocean.
Local Walks
A short drive away - easy parking and a great place for a walk in the National Park
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Barragem do Rio da Mula
A short drive away - easy parking and a great place for a walk in the National Park
Quinta do Pisão
Estrada da Serra
Lagoa Azul
10A Av. Dom João IFood scene
Fantastic food and service! Definitely our favourite for a lazy lunch with the family or a great night out with friends.
3 Gomes Restaurante
23 Estrada do Cabo da RocaFantastic food and service! Definitely our favourite for a lazy lunch with the family or a great night out with friends.
A favourite place of ours in central Lisbon, in Bairro Alto.
It has been open over 25 years (we have been coming here for that long!) and continues to serve authentic and delicious food and wine.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Cantinho das Gáveas
82 R. das GáveasA favourite place of ours in central Lisbon, in Bairro Alto.
It has been open over 25 years (we have been coming here for that long!) and continues to serve authentic and delicious food and wine.
Restaurante Sao Lucas
211 Estr. de AlgueirãoFantastic value - only a 10 minute walk away.
This is our local go-to restaurant. The owner and staff are all lovely and they serve great chicken and fish.
This is just a 10 minute walk away.
RESTAURANTE FRAGA DA PENA
70 Estr. Granja do MarquêsThis is our local go-to restaurant. The owner and staff are all lovely and they serve great chicken and fish.
This is just a 10 minute walk away.
Casa Piriquita
1 Rua PadariasFantastic local cakes and pastries - nestled in the heart of Sintra.
Restaurante O Tavares
32 R. RibeiraLocal and friendly family restaurant.
Great local market for flowers, fruit and vegetables with an array of different eateries: cafés, bars and restaurants bursting with fresh produce and delicious fish.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Cascais Köyü Pazarı
1 R. Padre Moisés da SilvaGreat local market for flowers, fruit and vegetables with an array of different eateries: cafés, bars and restaurants bursting with fresh produce and delicious fish.
Cascais market
Super seafood and great service.
A lovely authentic Portuguese restaurant with views over the ocean.
It is very easy to drive to and park.
A Carula
43 R. Costa PintoSuper seafood and great service.
A lovely authentic Portuguese restaurant with views over the ocean.
It is very easy to drive to and park.
For Children
Kuantum Parkı
18 - 20 Estr. LigeirasGreat fun for wearing out your children.
Hubi Park
Estrada Mem MartinsIndoor soft play and amusements. From 3+
Green beans Sintra
4 Av. Dr. Luís SáOceanic pool Oeiras
Passeio Marítimo de OeirasPavilhao do Conhecimento
nº1 Largo José Mariano Gago
Feijão Verde Natura Fun Park Sintra
49 Rua CruzThis is only a 10 minute walk away from our Airbnb.
Hello Park
Estrada SerafinaAmazing for children - set in the heart of Lisbon's own Monstanto forest.
Neighbourhoods
Bairro Alto
Great nightlife and restaurants
Local Supermarkets
Easy to get to supermarkets
Continente Modelo Tapada das Mercês
Avenida Embaixador Aristides Sousa MendesAuchan Sintra
Rua Francisco Lyon de CastroLidl
6 R. da ChamuscadaSmall, friendly local fruit store, also with lots of essential groceries.
Paulatófrutas-Comércio De Frutas, Lda.
Small, friendly local fruit store, also with lots of essential groceries.