A 100% must visit in my opinion! One of the most stunning properties in Sintra and from the…read moreoutside, you don't think much but WOW, the gardens are spectacular. Expect lots of walking but there's so many areas to see from the towers to the caves, to the sculptures. Enchanting is just the word for it. We took an uber after seeing other landmarks in Sintra and it was relatively easy to book and affordable.

The grounds here are beautiful. Definitely worth wandering around for a couple of hours on the…read moretrails, caves, tunnels, and, of course, the Initiation Well and palace itself. I was there in August, and yes, it does get crowded, but it's still an enjoyable experience. If you walk there from the train station, there are also lovely views along the way and the town itself is quaint.

My favorite experience in Lisbon! You will love an e-bike (or manual bike) tour with Joana. She's…read morefun, interesting, knowledgeable and passionate about her city and cycling. We cycled, talked, greeted locals and ate the most delicious food.

Biking through Trafaria, Cova do Vapor, and Costa da Caparica was a ton of fun and a fantastic way…read moreto explore the area! Joana was a fun and vibrant tour guide, going beyond the mere tourist spots to provide deep insights into the local history--she even introduced us to several locals to hear their stories. This was a really fun and unique way to explore the area and go off the beaten path--I highly recommend signing up for a tour!

This is a great hotel to stay in this area. If you can get an ocean view room... do it! It is well…read moreworth the cost, especially if you enjoy sleeping with the sound of ocean waves and waking up to a sunrise. The rooms, like most IHG hotels are extremely comfortable with nice amenities. Make sure you go to the spa. It has an indoor heated pool, dry sauna and steam room. All the seats at the hotel restaurant have a view of the ocean. If you eat at the restaurant, order the burger Big bonus is the staff... they are absolutely amazing and customer oriented. Starting with Margarida with reservations, she was very engaging before we even arrived, to include ensuring our special requests were met. Antonio at the front desk was super friendly and welcoming... I swear it seemed like we met a long lost relative! He was accompanied by a female intern, but I forgot her name. She was super nice and gave us a tour of the hotel. The spa staff... again, super friendly and welcoming. Although the hotel is near the wonderful Cascais, IHG Cascais is a wonderful destination itself.

Beautiful hotel right on the water and on the Cascais Bay!!…read more New and modern and lovely views ! Rooms are spacious too especially for Europe ! Highly recommend !!

First off, you need to make a reservation. The restaurant is small and very popular. I was able to…read moremake a reservation for the same day though, because luckily Portugal had a World Cup match that night. We sat inside the cantina side. Our server was adorable and bubbly with a great sense of humor. She did get really busy though toward the end of our meal and it was a challenge to flag her down for our check. With that said, she provided exceptional service earlier. This is the kind of place you want to go to with others who love tasting a variety of dishes. I went with my family who is not into that concept, and so I had to choose just one dish that I would not be sharing, as no one else wanted to share theirs either. Some of the dishes were quite small, but mine was not! I ordered the octopus which was cooked to perfection and had a mix of potatoes and greens underneath. Would definitely order this again! It was one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had. The one thing we did share was the croquettes. They were delightful, but kind of expensive as they were 1.70Euros each and were literally one bite, but a very flavorful bite at that. I also had a few glasses of their summer sangria which I rather enjoyed. I would return here when in Cascais again, but maybe with a different group of people so that we can treat it as tapas as it should be instead of individual dishes. There's so much more I want to try from their menu!

My wife and I did not have a reservation but were able to get seated inside (small inside area but…read moreit was chill). We split 3 dishes and definitely couldn't do a 4th as the portions were perfect to share. Dishes we ordered were the octopus with Migas, the wild crispy shrimps and the Ze Povinho which is black pork cheeks slow cooked in red wine. The octopus was incredibly tender and served over potatoes that had a lot of flavor. The shrimps were 4 large (prawns not sure why they were called shrimo?) were fried but nice and juicy. The puree of the avocado and mango with the prawns was a winning combo! We were both pretty full but ate every bit of the pork beef cheeks which was served with au gratin potato that had a hint of dill in it which I was surprised I like as I'm not a huge dill fan.. Once we got to this spot and this are in general we knew it was the place to be at. Monday evening and packed!

Wonderful experience! The guide was kind and knowledgeable, the food was divine, and the walking…read moretour was so much fun. Would highly recommend!

From the owner: Lazy Flavors specializes in providing authentic, high-quality, entertaining and hands-on…read moreoenogastronomic experiences to travelers visiting Portugal. Our catalog contains a wide-range of food and wine experiences that have been designed by foodies and wine lovers with their travelling counterparts in mind. Our goal and mission is to deliver authentic and unforgettable experiences that create long-lasting memories from your visit to Portugal. We feel the best way to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture is through our food and wine and through lazy and laid-back afternoons in conversation around a table, which is something truly representative of the Portuguese soul. At Lazy Flavors we are all in favor of customization in order to create the most memorable experiences for our visitors, therefore all the experiences proposed in our website should be seen as references and can be customized and personalized according to your tastes and preference. If you like the general feel of our catalog of experiences, but would like something different, please don't refrain from asking us to create a tailor-made program for you.

Come to this shop for your rentals, tours, etc. We had a guided tour on great bikes, and are…read moreforever thankful. The quality is like no other and the guide was perfect if that is what you are looking for. If not guided, go for the rentals. This is a nice shop and you can't go wrong.

From the owner: Empresa de férias de bicicleta e rental bike em Portugal, servimos os nossos clientes com os…read moremelhores sitios para andar de bicicleta e com a nossa gastronomia.

Beautiful fairytale-like palace. Purchased palace entry tickets for first thing in the morning. Due…read moreto delays in travel, we got to the the entrance gate at the bottom of the hill just 15 minutes before our entry time. While the recommended time to walk up the hill is 30 minutes, we were able to jog and get there in less than 15, out of breath. The palace itself is quite beautiful and views from the terrace are gorgeous and picture worthy. The outside of the palace is what we most admired though. Because of the palace popularity, the self guided entry tour is one big line through the palace rooms. It felt somewhat like a cattle line moving through the palace. After touring the palace, we spent time exploring the many trails in the gardens. Lessons learned from taking the train and ride share from Lisbon: Although we left plenty of time to get here from Lisbon by train abd ride-share, we were delayed at the train station trying to get an Uber. There were no Ubers accepting our request and the 2 that did cancelled after we waited 15 mins for them to arrive. We eventually got a Bolt, and lesson learned that despite the map showing pickup on the street right outside the station, we had to go over one street to meet the Bolt after it arrived.

We decided to book the earliest ticket and most of the time in mid-December, and it felt like we…read morehad the castle all to ourselves a lot of the time. It's a beautiful palace and what makes it stand out from others is the bright yellow paint. Lots of cool look outs and each viewing room was well kept. I like how there are various pathways from here to get to other landmarks in Sintra (we used Google Maps). I read a lot about what public transportation to take and it goes from a train to a bus, but honestly the uber was so affordable so it was nice to only spend 30-45 minutes on there and if you have more than one person, could be worth it. There's a bit of a uphill walk to get to the entrance as an FYI.

AMAZING CASTLE NEAR PENA PALACE IN SINTRA, PORTUGAL…read more================================================= My husband, son, daughter-in-law and I visted the Castelo Dos Mouros on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. We had just finished our visit to the Pena Palace and walk through the Pena Palace Park. The entrance up this castle is close to the bottom of the park. This castle was built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries. It was taken by Christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. It is a National Monument and a Unesco World Heritage Site. There was a couple scary parts when we walked up stairs to walk along the tops of the castle walls. The walkways are narrow and there was only room for people walking in one direction. I panicked a bit when I saw someone walking towards me because there was no way two people would fit and there was a drop off on one side. The views are amazing up there so you will have lots of photo opportunities. There's also a little cafe where you can order something to drink, grab a bite to eat and several tables and chairs, so you can sit down and take a break. My husband and I definitely took a break while my son and daughter-in-law tackled one of the last steep sets of stairs. We got about 15,000 steps in that day. The landscaping around the castle is gorgeous too.

I walked here after visiting Pena palace and this was a really nice stroll. The pictures don't do…read morethis castle and the views from it any justice. You really have to come and see for yourself. The paths were quite narrow in some areas without much safety precautions in place so I felt a bit wobbly in some areas where other tourists were in a bit of a rush, but I just let them go ahead of me. The path does get quite steep so make sure to bring good shoes and water to stay hydrated.

My husband & I used this service to travel from Porto to Lisbon. Our driver, João, did a very nice…read morejob. We not only appreciated the service, we enjoyed the time with him. His English was very good, and he was personable and knowledgeable. We'd chosen two points of interest to visit along the way. João waited with the car while we stopped at Nazare and then again when we explored Obidos and had a leisurely lunch. As we arrived in Lisbon we didn't have much time left, but João still managed to show us around a bit. Highly recommend!

Extremely polite, courteous, and helpful. Very knowledgeable, and very flexible to meet our needs…read more- even as we changed our own plans. At the time of this post, we are only halfway through our tour using this service, but we have seen so much more than we could have done on our own. Our driver fits this van into streets that barely accommodate bicycles! Job well done, and we look forward to using you again.

Cute spot along the main road with a very friendly staff, extensive menu, and delightful drinks. If…read moreyou like spicy drinks, I highly recommend the flaming reposado. I definitely want to come back and try more things on the menu. The polvo de verão was definitely tasty as was the bite of this banana tartlet I stole from my mom's plate.

Hifen is so special. I had the absolute pleasure of having dinner here while visiting Cascais, and…read moreit was a highlight. I was dining solo, and while that's never ideal for tapas (I can only order so many dishes for just me!) it's still very friendly for solo diners and I had two dishes (summer octopus and goat cheese salad, both to die for) and dessert (also a must here!). I really came for the cocktails, and those exceeded my expectations. So much so that I couldn't help but order three! If you're in Cascais even for one night, make a reservation here. If they don't have your ideal time online, give them a call. I was initially only able to book a 9:30 pm reservation and when I called, they were willing to change this to whatever time I wanted.