Lisbon

[PILTONSTANY]

Booked a wee solo trip for 3 days in March

Anyone been?

 

[Beagle]

Booked a wee solo trip for 3 days in March

Anyone been?

Aye. Four million Celtc fans apparently

 

[PaddyBarry]

Booked a wee solo trip for 3 days in March

Anyone been?

Yes.

Top 3 tips:

Take a trip to Pavilhao Chines (it’s a boozer which is totally unique). Google it.

Go to Cascais on the train- 30 mins from Lisbon. Stunning.

Try as many cakes as you can- Portuguese word for these is ‘bolo’.

 

[Greenmachine]

Booked a wee solo trip for 3 days in March

Anyone been?

Had a city break there about 12 years ago...it's a lovely city.
Bairo Alto area is the best for nightlife, the old town is beautiful to walk around.
Worth doing the Benfica stadium tour at the City of Light as well.

 

[Sancho Panza]

Yes. Beautiful city. Beware pickpockets though. My wife and mother in law were both robbed on the tram the first day there.

 

[paigntonhibby]

Yes. Beautiful city. Beware pickpockets though. My wife and mother in law were both robbed on the tram the first day there.

How much did you get ?

 

[HaarlemShuffler]

Quiero falar en Português!

Mais não sou estado em Portugal (?)

Enjoy it mate, trying tae learn it a bit now, on ma tod fae t'internet, who knows in a year or two?

 

[Archie]

Great city to walk through, but it's really hilly. Belim is lovely too. Short run down the coast on public transport or a decent walk if you are on that side of the city.

Not wanting to be a buzz kill, but if you are interested in Portuguese political history this is a great museum:

Museu do Aljube

Museu do Aljube

www.museudoaljube.pt

Sintra is amazing, but it was really rammed when we went there. Huge crowds so a very slow and delayed walk through the palace. But if it's on your must do go early.

The 28 tram is fun, but really, really busy. So do it early if you are committed. If old trams are your thing and you don't want the hassle of the 28 the 12 route is the same historic tram vehicle.

The funiculars are fun too. You'll think they are just tourist traps, but after a few vinos you'll appreciate them!

Lisbon’s Funiculars - Glória, Lavra and Bica funiculars

And because it's hilly you'll have no bother finding cafes with amazing views.

One hint. Even now there are a few places that don't take cards. So helpful to have some cash on you.

 

[PILTONSTANY]

Cheers guys,will make a plan

 

[1875]

Me and Mrs 1875 went, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cakes are lovely, no just the custard tarts, the Barrio Alto is fun if a wee bit edgy. I done both the Sporting Portugal and Benfica stadiums, both decent. I also went to see where Celtc won the European Cup, that is a bugger to get to without a car. We enjoyed walking round Alfama. Sintra is worth a train ride to see, if you know Tommy Brennan, he lives there.

 

[PILTONSTANY]

Staying Alfama

Benfica v Barca in the CL when I’m away,praying the 2nd leg is at Home…..

 

[PaddyBarry]

Alfama is very authentic- you’ll like it. Walk as far up the hill as you can and you’ll get some unbeatable views.

 

[Doc Shrink]

Booked a wee solo trip for 3 days in March

Anyone been?

Always quite fancied it, but had problem getting flights. Either not available or mucho dearo.
Where are you flying from?

 

[1875]

Alfama is very authentic- you’ll like it. Walk as far up the hill as you can and you’ll get some unbeatable views.

Or take a Tuk Tuk. Being a scooterist, I enjoyed that.

 

[PILTONSTANY]

Always quite fancied it, but had problem getting flights. Either not available or mucho dearo.
Where are you flying from?

Edin
Easy jet out on the Tuesday was £40
Ryanair home on the Friday was £60

 

[Archie]

I'm a big fan of the Porto Lisbon combo. Train is about 3 hours but cheap if you book in advance.