Phil's Local Guidebook

Phil
Phil's Local Guidebook

Sightseeing

737 locals raden deze aan
Park en Paleis van Pena
Estrada da Pena
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Park en paleis Monserrate
Rua Visconde de Monserrate
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Kaap Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da Roca
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Moorse Kasteel
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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Klooster van de Capuchos
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This is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s oldest bookshop - dating from 1732
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Bertrand
73 75 Rua Garrett
6 locals raden deze aan
This is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s oldest bookshop - dating from 1732
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Mafra National Palace
Terreiro Dom João V
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25 aprilbrug
Ponte 25 de Abril
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Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio
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Santa Justa-Lift
R. do Ouro
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This 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 I
This place is amazing!! It is the largest indoor oceanarium in Europe and recently hosted the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
Lisbon Cathedral - Oldest church in Lisbon - dates from 1147
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Lisbon Cathedral - Oldest church in Lisbon - dates from 1147
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Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
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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. Brasília
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.
326 locals raden deze aan
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du Bocage
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia
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Paleis van Queluz
111 locals raden deze aan
Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Avenida Eusébio da Silva Ferreira

Favourite Beaches

A beautiful beach in Colares - about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb. Popular with families.
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Praia das Macas
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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.
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Praia do Tamariz
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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.
227 locals raden deze aan
Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo Coelho
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Praia da Rainha
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Praia de Carcavelos
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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 locals raden deze aan
Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de Julho
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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.
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Ericeira
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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.
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Guincho Beach
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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
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Barragem do Rio da Mula
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A short drive away - easy parking and a great place for a walk in the National Park
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Quinta do Pisão
Estrada da Serra
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Lagoa Azul
10A Av. Dom João I
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Food 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 Roca
Fantastic 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 locals raden deze aan
Cantinho das Gáveas
82 R. das Gáveas
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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.
Fantastic value - only a 10 minute walk away.
Restaurante Sao Lucas
211 Estr. de Algueirão
Fantastic 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 Marquês
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.
Fantastic local cakes and pastries - nestled in the heart of Sintra.
Casa Piriquita
1 Rua Padarias
Fantastic local cakes and pastries - nestled in the heart of Sintra.
Local and friendly family restaurant.
Restaurante O Tavares
32 R. Ribeira
Local 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.
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Dorpsmarkt van Cascais
1 R. Padre Moisés da Silva
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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.
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Cascais market
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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 Pinto
Super 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

Great fun for wearing out your children.
Quantum Park
18 - 20 Estr. Ligeiras
Great fun for wearing out your children.
Indoor soft play and amusements. From 3+
Hubi Park
Estrada Mem Martins
Indoor soft play and amusements. From 3+
Green beans Sintra
4 Av. Dr. Luís Sá
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Oceanic pool Oeiras
Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras
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Pavilhao do Conhecimento
nº1 Largo José Mariano Gago
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This is only a 10 minute walk away from our Airbnb.
Feijão Verde Natura Fun Park Sintra
49 Rua Cruz
This is only a 10 minute walk away from our Airbnb.
Amazing for children - set in the heart of Lisbon's own Monstanto forest.
Hello Park
Estrada Serafina
Amazing for children - set in the heart of Lisbon's own Monstanto forest.

Neighbourhoods

Great nightlife and restaurants
Bairro Alto
Great nightlife and restaurants

Local Supermarkets

Easy to get to supermarkets
Continente Modelo Tapada das Mercês
Avenida Embaixador Aristides Sousa Mendes
Auchan Sintra
Rua Francisco Lyon de Castro
Lidl
6 R. da Chamuscada
Small, 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.