Sophie & Alex
Things To Do
Park and National Palace of Pena
Pena Palace has the most amazing views, and the vibrate colors make this all the more breathtaking. The lookout point is where we got engaged in 2022 with Sophie's family capturing the moment. The picture here is actually from a German tourist that witnessed our engagement and found us as we were leaving the palace to send these amazing pictures. You can access Pena Palace by taking a bus from the Sintra train station - (Bus 434 Sintra - loop ticket around the town to get to castles (11 euro pp))
Mirador Casa de Santa María
This beautiful beach is a short walk from Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa. During our last trip here, we spent an entire day enjoying bottles of wine and this unique, quiet beach. Just a short walk from here, you can enjoy one of the best smoothies ever at QabdaQ Café (adding in the avocado is a must!)
Cabo da Roca
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range with some amazing views. From this point, you can hike down to the Praia de Ursa which is a more hidden beach. This beach is tricky to get to via a hike down the rocks, but the views are well worth it.
Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno it one of the best views for site seeing
Time Out Market Lisbon
This large market is similar to the North Market (for our Columbus friends & family). It is a large open market with various vendors to choose from, as well as multiple drink choices. Here, Sophie found out she did not like port wine, after ordering a flight of it...
Pink Street
As you are exploring Lisbon, take a stroll down Pink Street for some fun, vibrant views!
Noobai - Rooftop Bar e Restaurante
This is a rooftop restaurant with great views
Mercado da Baixa
This is a great open air market to check out local food, drinks and shopping. You can grab a snack and a glass of wine and sit to enjoy downtown Lisbon! When we visited in 2022, we stayed right next to this market.
Os Cabaças
This hole in the wall turned out to be a great dinner - Steve and Tyler were able to cook their own steak at the table!
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
The National Tile Museum in Lisbon showcases much of the traditional tilework Portugal is known for (entry is included with the Lisbon Card)
National Pantheon
A beautiful historic church built in 1682 makes for a great site seeing opportunity. (entry is included with the Lisbon Card)
Castelo de S. Jorge
Historic castle in Lisbon dating back to at least the 8th century BC
The Tasting Room
We went here one of the nights in Cascais and were welcomed by friendly hosts that helped us choose a great wine to sip on and enjoy the atmosphere.