Lisbon in October
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We went last October, weather was lovely and loved the place.
As suggested Time Out market is good - choose whatever you want to eat or drink from any of the stalls and sit down anywhere to enjoy. Nearby Lupita pizzeria does some of the best pizza I've had anywhere - at busy times you put your name down for a table but you can enjoy a beer whilst you wait.
We did a sunset boat trip up and down the river departing from the docks at Alcantara which was nice, and there's lots of food and drink options at the docks if you want to make an evening of it.
If you want to combine history and great views a visit to the Pantheon was interesting, views from the roof outstanding.
We walked along to Belem (you can rent bikes and cycle or take the train also) to try the custard tarts from their original source at the Monastery and visited a couple of art galleries around there if that's your thing.
As suggested Time Out market is good - choose whatever you want to eat or drink from any of the stalls and sit down anywhere to enjoy. Nearby Lupita pizzeria does some of the best pizza I've had anywhere - at busy times you put your name down for a table but you can enjoy a beer whilst you wait.
We did a sunset boat trip up and down the river departing from the docks at Alcantara which was nice, and there's lots of food and drink options at the docks if you want to make an evening of it.
If you want to combine history and great views a visit to the Pantheon was interesting, views from the roof outstanding.
We walked along to Belem (you can rent bikes and cycle or take the train also) to try the custard tarts from their original source at the Monastery and visited a couple of art galleries around there if that's your thing.
Edited by yellowbentines on Tuesday 19th September 17:06
Lovely place, hard walking so make sure you have good comfy shoes/trainers (no where seems to be flat in Lisbon except the waterfront prom.) Castle is worth doing. Time out market very nice but does get very busy some nights (we ate mostly in the day there as at night folks were walking around with very expensive trays of food with no where to sit so we went for restaurant dining in the evening).A proper chilled out city ideal for that stroll around relaxed mode. Staying close to the main area helps, we stayed behind Rossio square which was ideal for getting around.
Make sure you sample the Ginjinha at the little hole in the wall shops everywhere, some serve in chocolate cups which is very nice too.As with any touristy place there are the pick-pockets so beware on the very crowded trams, we witnessed this on a tram where the driver stopped the tram and ejected a couple of known thieves off.
Enjoy,
Make sure you sample the Ginjinha at the little hole in the wall shops everywhere, some serve in chocolate cups which is very nice too.As with any touristy place there are the pick-pockets so beware on the very crowded trams, we witnessed this on a tram where the driver stopped the tram and ejected a couple of known thieves off.
Enjoy,
We went in September 2018 and really enjoyed our trip.
Would echo Time Out market being a good way to find lots of different food. If the weather is good, just walking down by the river around Praça do Comércio to people watch is enjoyable.
We used to finish every day with a glass of port and a Pastel de nata - happy days.
Would echo Time Out market being a good way to find lots of different food. If the weather is good, just walking down by the river around Praça do Comércio to people watch is enjoyable.
We used to finish every day with a glass of port and a Pastel de nata - happy days.
Ezra said:
Time Out market for lunch/dinner. Lots of interesting food stalls etc and great food. Make sure you try the Portuguese tarts.
Plenty of choice here, we really enjoyed grazing at a few stalls.We took a ferry across the river and then walked up to the Christ statue which gave great views over the icty.
monty999 said:
Lovely place, hard walking so make sure you have good comfy shoes/trainers (no where seems to be flat in Lisbon except the waterfront prom.) Castle is worth doing. Time out market very nice but does get very busy some nights (we ate mostly in the day there as at night folks were walking around with very expensive trays of food with no where to sit so we went for restaurant dining in the evening).A proper chilled out city ideal for that stroll around relaxed mode. Staying close to the main area helps, we stayed behind Rossio square which was ideal for getting around.
Make sure you sample the Ginjinha at the little hole in the wall shops everywhere, some serve in chocolate cups which is very nice too.As with any touristy place there are the pick-pockets so beware on the very crowded trams, we witnessed this on a tram where the driver stopped the tram and ejected a couple of known thieves off.
Enjoy,
Yes, OP I wouldn't count on TimeOut for a relaxing evening meal, I would go there at Lunchtime or at non meal times and have a proper evening meal at a Restaurant ... Make sure you sample the Ginjinha at the little hole in the wall shops everywhere, some serve in chocolate cups which is very nice too.As with any touristy place there are the pick-pockets so beware on the very crowded trams, we witnessed this on a tram where the driver stopped the tram and ejected a couple of known thieves off.
Enjoy,
... loads of Restaurants in Bairro Alto and Chiado to choose from!
I spent a week in Lisbon in March and agree its a fantastic place. It is hilly as alluded to but I wouldn't let that put you off as it's the best way to explore any city imo.
I'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
I'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
If you’re still young at heart, head to Barrio Alto late into the evening and there is a long street that becomes a street party every weekend, it’s great experience of how locals party there outdoors.
It’s a great city, also very affordable.
Would also highly recommend a day trip to Sintra.
It’s a great city, also very affordable.
Would also highly recommend a day trip to Sintra.
Edited by Jiebo on Wednesday 20th September 14:24
Venisonpie said:
I spent a week in Lisbon in March and agree its a fantastic place. It is hilly as alluded to but I wouldn't let that put you off as it's the best way to explore any city imo.
I'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
I'd agree, Mrs Loto and I are very keen foodies but Timeout left us cold and we decided not to eat there. As you say much better places down the little back streets in Bairro and AlfamaI'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
We had lunch in a simply superb restuarant in Alfama down this tiny back street, within a lovely 'secret' courtyard, but I'm damned if I can recall the name probably as we so pissed when we left!
Lotobear said:
Venisonpie said:
I spent a week in Lisbon in March and agree its a fantastic place. It is hilly as alluded to but I wouldn't let that put you off as it's the best way to explore any city imo.
I'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
I'd agree, Mrs Loto and I are very keen foodies but Timeout left us cold and we decided not to eat there. As you say much better places down the little back streets in Bairro and AlfamaI'll go against the grain and say I wasn't that fussed about the timeout food market. I much preferred mooching around the back streets discovering small indie restaurants but that's a personal thing.
One example is a funky little place West of the city centre called MALUCA run by a young couple. Open your mind to the menu...
Whatever you do it's great.
We had lunch in a simply superb restuarant in Alfama down this tiny back street, within a lovely 'secret' courtyard, but I'm damned if I can recall the name probably as we so pissed when we left!
Someone mentioned the castle above and we went there on our second trip to Lisbon in February this year - truly awful place - it is basically an expensive tour of a ruin, and not the easiest place to get to with the tourist queues and walking up some iffy narrow streets.
The walk along the river to Belem is worth it, but probably only once.
This is a fantastic brewery and tap room https://www.doiscorvos.pt/en/
Currently in Porto for a week and back this Saturday. Seriously consider it, for both of us knocks Lisbon out of the park - the culture, the food; the drink, the relaxed vibe and the architecture has bowled us over. Probably our favourite city now after Florence. Definitely coming back
We are off to Lisbon in November as never been. We generally do a city break every year so Lisbon was next on the list.
We are staying at the Memmo Alfama for 5 nights.
Have had read up and as some stated there sounds like plenty of great restaurants in all districts.
Might have a trip to Sintra and if the sea state is promising a ride to see the waves at Nazare.
Guess clothing wise in November could be anything from a Sou wester to a T-shirt. Not sure tbh.
We are staying at the Memmo Alfama for 5 nights.
Have had read up and as some stated there sounds like plenty of great restaurants in all districts.
Might have a trip to Sintra and if the sea state is promising a ride to see the waves at Nazare.
Guess clothing wise in November could be anything from a Sou wester to a T-shirt. Not sure tbh.
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