Sightseeing Tips: Porto & Lisbon
Porto
Porto is Bea's hometown, and a city we know and love deeply. These are our absolute favorites – the places we recommend to everyone lucky enough to visit this amazing city. We have also created a Google maps list for you with these and many more great tips!
❋ Port Wine Cellars
A great museum close to the port wine cellars. Bonus: a tasting on their gorgeous terrace is included.
❋ WOW (World of Wine) Museum
My downtown favorite is Churrasqueira Moura. Make sure to order a Francesinha – it's a Porto classic and an absolute must-eat. And for dessert “baba de camelo.”
❋ Authentic Portuguese Food
During the day, this food market is the perfect spot for fresh oysters, seafood, or delicious fresh pasta.
❋ Mercado do Bolhão
In the mood for a cold drink in the sun? Restaurante Praia da Luz is the place to do it.
❋ Beach Bar Vibes
Head to Base Porto in the downtown area. Order a port wine margarita or port wine tonic – trust me on this.
❋ Our Favorite Bar: Base Porto
This small fisherman area is one of the best places to grab dinner and have authentic grill-out – we love Taberna São Pedro.
❋ Afurada
A beautiful garden worth visiting – perfect for a relaxed stroll with great views.
❋ Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Lisbon
Lisbon is such an amazing city, and in case you are planning to visit, these are the spots we recommend stopping by and enjoying! You can also find more spots in the Google maps list.
Pastéis de Belém has been making their legendary custard tarts to a secret recipe since 1837. Also, visit Mosteiros dos Jerónimos while you’re there.
❋ Pastéis de Belém aka Pastéis de Nata
A converted industrial complex that's become one of Lisbon's coolest spots. Great independent shops, food and coffee spots.
❋ LX Factory
For a proper local meal, skip the tourist traps and head to Zé da Mouraria. Order the grilled fish of the day or a classic bacalhau (salted cod) dish.
❋ Authentic Portuguese Food
By day a quiet neighborhood full of vintage shops and little restaurants – by night one of the liveliest spots in the city. The streets fill up with people spilling out of bars and tascas, and the energy is infectious.
❋ Bairro Alto
Lisbon's most elegant neighborhood is perfect for a nice stroll: charming bookshops, great cafés, and some of the best shopping in the city.
❋ Chiado
Perched high above the city, this castle is one of Lisbon's most iconic landmarks. Wander the ancient walls and towers, and take in some of the most amazing panoramic views over the city.
❋ Castelo de São Jorge
Outside of Lisbon
❋ Sintra
Just 40 minutes north of Lisbon, Sintra is a fairy-tale town of colorful palaces and misty forests perched in the hills.
About 90 minutes south of Lisbon, Comporta is one of Portugal's best-kept secrets – a coastal village with wild, unspoiled beaches, rice fields, and a wonderfully relaxed vibe.
❋ Comporta