Guidebook for Alcabideche
Food Scene
about 100m walking distance. Local clientele.
Authentic Portuguese, non-touristy cuisine.
Try any of the grilled fish dishes on the menu. They are all excellent. Owner/ Proprietor always present so food consistently good. Good for lunch and dinner. Family friendly.
Best restaurant within walking distance.
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O Braga
438 Avenida Piemonteabout 100m walking distance. Local clientele.
Authentic Portuguese, non-touristy cuisine.
Try any of the grilled fish dishes on the menu. They are all excellent. Owner/ Proprietor always present so food consistently good. Good for lunch and dinner. Family friendly.
Best restaurant within walking distance.
Best value for fish and seafood without a doubt plus incredible view over the Cascais Bay.
Definitely give this one a try!
The Fish Rodizio is the best value in town and includes soup, 5 different grilled fish and dessert!
Seafood Rodizio also great value. Order a "Vinho Verde" to compliment these dishes.
Casal Garcia is a cheap alternative but never disappoints!
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Baía do Peixe
6 Av. Dom Carlos IBest value for fish and seafood without a doubt plus incredible view over the Cascais Bay.
Definitely give this one a try!
The Fish Rodizio is the best value in town and includes soup, 5 different grilled fish and dessert!
Seafood Rodizio also great value. Order a "Vinho Verde" to compliment these dishes.
Casal Garcia is a cheap alternative but never disappoints!
If you know what's good for you, do not miss an opportunity to drive from the house to Praia da Adraga. the route itself via Guincho is spectacular enough. The restaurant is a secluded best-kept-secret! Choose a sunny day preferably with low wind. The restaurant is right on the beach. My recommendation is the grilled Octopus!! Finish your meal with an "Amarguinha" - a chilled almond liqueur on ice with a dash of lemon - they make a particularly good one here!
Take a towel and swimming trunks to catch some sun on the beach before or after your meal. A dip in the Atlantic is always recommended to bring vitality back to your bones!
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Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da AdragaIf you know what's good for you, do not miss an opportunity to drive from the house to Praia da Adraga. the route itself via Guincho is spectacular enough. The restaurant is a secluded best-kept-secret! Choose a sunny day preferably with low wind. The restaurant is right on the beach. My recommendation is the grilled Octopus!! Finish your meal with an "Amarguinha" - a chilled almond liqueur on ice with a dash of lemon - they make a particularly good one here!
Take a towel and swimming trunks to catch some sun on the beach before or after your meal. A dip in the Atlantic is always recommended to bring vitality back to your bones!
Definitely, definitely try this. Perhaps on your way back from Praia da Adraga.
They serve light uncomplicated meals here but you come here undoubtedly for the view and atmosphere! Better as a drinks and snacks venue rather than lunch / dinner.
Don't be surprised if you find this place and refuse to leave! It is that magical a venue - part of an old windmill with sweeping, panoramic views of the ocean.
Better in sunny weather although lovely fireplaces inside for a cosy winter experience.
You will thank me for this hidden little gem!
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Moinho Dom Quixote
5 R. dos MoinhosDefinitely, definitely try this. Perhaps on your way back from Praia da Adraga.
They serve light uncomplicated meals here but you come here undoubtedly for the view and atmosphere! Better as a drinks and snacks venue rather than lunch / dinner.
Don't be surprised if you find this place and refuse to leave! It is that magical a venue - part of an old windmill with sweeping, panoramic views of the ocean.
Better in sunny weather although lovely fireplaces inside for a cosy winter experience.
You will thank me for this hidden little gem!
Another hidden little gem, best-kept-secret!
Lunch is amazing on the terrace with a view over Lisbon.
Booking essential after 7pm for dinner in the main house on the 1st floor. The view is breathtaking. This is a pop-the-question kind of place. Many a budding romance started and flourished from this very venue.
Starters are good, light meals and traditional cuisine served with an international flair.
You can thank me later...
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloAnother hidden little gem, best-kept-secret!
Lunch is amazing on the terrace with a view over Lisbon.
Booking essential after 7pm for dinner in the main house on the 1st floor. The view is breathtaking. This is a pop-the-question kind of place. Many a budding romance started and flourished from this very venue.
Starters are good, light meals and traditional cuisine served with an international flair.
You can thank me later...
Restaurant linked to the Lisbon yacht club. Beautiful spot along the Tagus River. Excellent seafood and fish. Good place to eat traditional cuisine. More for locals in the know and definitely worth a visit.
If you're adventurous, try the boiled fish eggs "ovas". They also come fried if I'm not mistaken. Loaded with protein and delicious.
Da Associação Naval de Lisboa
Avenida BrasíliaRestaurant linked to the Lisbon yacht club. Beautiful spot along the Tagus River. Excellent seafood and fish. Good place to eat traditional cuisine. More for locals in the know and definitely worth a visit.
If you're adventurous, try the boiled fish eggs "ovas". They also come fried if I'm not mistaken. Loaded with protein and delicious.
If you have heard of the "Pastel de Nata" - Traditional portuguese cream tartlet - This bakery started making them in 1837 and it is still all they do.
Tourists from all over flock here to order their "Pasteis de Nata" and coffee. No other cream tart comes close.
they are served warm, fresh from the oven and are truly something to write home about!
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Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémIf you have heard of the "Pastel de Nata" - Traditional portuguese cream tartlet - This bakery started making them in 1837 and it is still all they do.
Tourists from all over flock here to order their "Pasteis de Nata" and coffee. No other cream tart comes close.
they are served warm, fresh from the oven and are truly something to write home about!
Inexpensive restaurant offering consistently good local cuisine. this has been recommended to me on more than one occasion.
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Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresInexpensive restaurant offering consistently good local cuisine. this has been recommended to me on more than one occasion.
Not quite a street market but a young and vibrant market in an old building previously home to a fresh produce market.
Find many food stalls here offering different gastronomic options.
Great place to go to sample different foods and tastes.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoNot quite a street market but a young and vibrant market in an old building previously home to a fresh produce market.
Find many food stalls here offering different gastronomic options.
Great place to go to sample different foods and tastes.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a converted Baron's residence - now an incredible multi level bar space complete with sculptures, frescoes against the backdrop of a contemporary interior in downtown Lisbon.
Be prepared to be blown away. Frequented by a hip local crowd. Not many tourists. You guessed it, this is another in-the-know-spot. Guaranteed to impress!
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Palácio Chiado
70 R. do AlecrimThis is a converted Baron's residence - now an incredible multi level bar space complete with sculptures, frescoes against the backdrop of a contemporary interior in downtown Lisbon.
Be prepared to be blown away. Frequented by a hip local crowd. Not many tourists. You guessed it, this is another in-the-know-spot. Guaranteed to impress!
There is a bar on the rooftop of this trendy hotel. Give it a try for a drink before going out dancing.
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Bairro Alto Hotel
2 Praça Luís de CamõesThere is a bar on the rooftop of this trendy hotel. Give it a try for a drink before going out dancing.
Food and drink served here. Book your table for an incredible night out. Local musicians playing traditional instruments.
The atmosphere is festive and a beautiful and authentic insight into Portuguese folklore and music. This will be a memorable evening guaranteed. I have often taken foreign friends here and they always ask to come back! Another in-the-know-spot-off-the-beaten-track.
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Taverna dos Trovadores
18 Praça Dom Fernando IIFood and drink served here. Book your table for an incredible night out. Local musicians playing traditional instruments.
The atmosphere is festive and a beautiful and authentic insight into Portuguese folklore and music. This will be a memorable evening guaranteed. I have often taken foreign friends here and they always ask to come back! Another in-the-know-spot-off-the-beaten-track.
This is the epitome of Lisbon nightlife. From 10pm till 4am.
Bars and clubs are practically on every street corner.
There are simply too many to mention catering for all tastes and orientations. The streets of Bairro Alto are normally alive and vibrant with tourists and locals alike sampling cocktails from various establishments or just meeting up with friends before heading on to a dancing venue or club.
There are also many restaurant and good eating options. You may want to start a little earlier with dinner and then take it from there. I forget the name but if you happen upon a bar with inverted cabbages as light fittings, try it! It's a must!
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThis is the epitome of Lisbon nightlife. From 10pm till 4am.
Bars and clubs are practically on every street corner.
There are simply too many to mention catering for all tastes and orientations. The streets of Bairro Alto are normally alive and vibrant with tourists and locals alike sampling cocktails from various establishments or just meeting up with friends before heading on to a dancing venue or club.
There are also many restaurant and good eating options. You may want to start a little earlier with dinner and then take it from there. I forget the name but if you happen upon a bar with inverted cabbages as light fittings, try it! It's a must!
Another great night life spot offering clubs, bars and restaurants. Probably best to walk the streets in this vibrant area and see what grabs your attention. There are simply to many options to mention. Also many gay options in this area if of interest.
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Príncipe Real
Another great night life spot offering clubs, bars and restaurants. Probably best to walk the streets in this vibrant area and see what grabs your attention. There are simply to many options to mention. Also many gay options in this area if of interest.
Partly owned by actor John Malkovich, this is Lisbon's hippest club and considered one of the best clubs in Europe. Downstairs is a frenzied dance floor while the top floor has a more relaxed vibe.
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LuxFrágil
Partly owned by actor John Malkovich, this is Lisbon's hippest club and considered one of the best clubs in Europe. Downstairs is a frenzied dance floor while the top floor has a more relaxed vibe.
Arts & Culture
Calouste Gulbenkian was an eccentric Armenian Billionaire that loved Portugal so much, he left his entire fortune to the city.
The CG Foundation sports an incredible art gallery with artefacts through the ages. definitely worth seeing. he was an avid collector of rare, priceless items. There were rumours that he ordered himself a gold plated Rolls Royce.
the foundation also boasts a beautiful and tranquil garden.
Many theatre and music performances are staged at this lovely venue. If you are culturally minded, this is a highlight. Be sure to find out what is on the agenda.
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Fondation Calouste Gulbenkian
45 A Av. de BernaCalouste Gulbenkian was an eccentric Armenian Billionaire that loved Portugal so much, he left his entire fortune to the city.
The CG Foundation sports an incredible art gallery with artefacts through the ages. definitely worth seeing. he was an avid collector of rare, priceless items. There were rumours that he ordered himself a gold plated Rolls Royce.
the foundation also boasts a beautiful and tranquil garden.
Many theatre and music performances are staged at this lovely venue. If you are culturally minded, this is a highlight. Be sure to find out what is on the agenda.
Much of the palace dates back to 1415 but was added to in subsequent times. This is the best preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal. It is a significant tourist attraction and forms part of the Sintra Cultural Landscape.
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaMuch of the palace dates back to 1415 but was added to in subsequent times. This is the best preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal. It is a significant tourist attraction and forms part of the Sintra Cultural Landscape.
Sightseeing
Boca do Inferno is translated "Mouth of Hell".
The site is not as ominous as the name suggests. This is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs near to Cascais.
Worth a visit. Also a place to buy local souvenirs and artefacts you may want to take back as mementos and presents if you are that way inclined.
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Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno is translated "Mouth of Hell".
The site is not as ominous as the name suggests. This is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs near to Cascais.
Worth a visit. Also a place to buy local souvenirs and artefacts you may want to take back as mementos and presents if you are that way inclined.
The westernmost point of Portugal and continental Europe. Great views. There is a restaurant on site but I would rather eat at Praia da Adraga which is relatively close.
Also close to "Moinho de Dom Quixote" mentioned unbder restaurants. This can be combined into 1 trip
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Cap Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaThe westernmost point of Portugal and continental Europe. Great views. There is a restaurant on site but I would rather eat at Praia da Adraga which is relatively close.
Also close to "Moinho de Dom Quixote" mentioned unbder restaurants. This can be combined into 1 trip
A visit to Portugal is not complete without a visit to Sintra!
This UNESCO world heritage site offers you restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir stores by day as well as museums and palaces galore.
By night you will find restaurants and live music spots as well as bars.
A cultural overload at every turn!
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Sintra
A visit to Portugal is not complete without a visit to Sintra!
This UNESCO world heritage site offers you restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir stores by day as well as museums and palaces galore.
By night you will find restaurants and live music spots as well as bars.
A cultural overload at every turn!
Depending on your fitness level from Sintra National Palace it's a steep uphill walk 1.2km up the mountain to The Moorish Castle and Pena Palace.
If you're up for it, I strongly recommend the walk. It takes you through beautiful gardens and mountain scenery with views down to Sintra all along.
Pack a picnic lunch. Many beautiful spots to enjoy lunch on your way up or down.
If you're not up for the exercise, you can get transport down at Sintra National Palace.
The Pena Palace stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra mountains offering panoramic views to Lisbon and beyond. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
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Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaDepending on your fitness level from Sintra National Palace it's a steep uphill walk 1.2km up the mountain to The Moorish Castle and Pena Palace.
If you're up for it, I strongly recommend the walk. It takes you through beautiful gardens and mountain scenery with views down to Sintra all along.
Pack a picnic lunch. Many beautiful spots to enjoy lunch on your way up or down.
If you're not up for the exercise, you can get transport down at Sintra National Palace.
The Pena Palace stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra mountains offering panoramic views to Lisbon and beyond. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
initiated in the 8th Century and completed in the 9th by the Moors. It was taken over by christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. This too is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can walk along the castle walls in most areas reaching heights offering panoramic views of the area and vicinity.
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Château des Maures
initiated in the 8th Century and completed in the 9th by the Moors. It was taken over by christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. This too is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can walk along the castle walls in most areas reaching heights offering panoramic views of the area and vicinity.
Beautiful observation deck in the heart of Lisbon offering views of the river and Alfama. The cafe on the terrace is a great place for a rest and a drink before climbing up to the nearby castle. For an extra special experience take tram No 28 up to the lookout deck from "Baixa"
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Belvédère Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaBeautiful observation deck in the heart of Lisbon offering views of the river and Alfama. The cafe on the terrace is a great place for a rest and a drink before climbing up to the nearby castle. For an extra special experience take tram No 28 up to the lookout deck from "Baixa"
Standing over Alfama's rooftops and just a few steps away from Miradouro de Santa Luzia. Truly spectacular views.
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Belvédère Portas do Sol
Largo Portas do SolStanding over Alfama's rooftops and just a few steps away from Miradouro de Santa Luzia. Truly spectacular views.
Dating back to the 15th Century, this large Manueline style Monastery was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Tower of Belem nearby.
Along with the Belem museum, worth spending a morning or afternoon here.
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Monastère des Hiéronymites
Dating back to the 15th Century, this large Manueline style Monastery was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Tower of Belem nearby.
Along with the Belem museum, worth spending a morning or afternoon here.
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéThe oldest church in Lisbon heralding from 1147.
beautiful town with only 3000 inhabitants dating back to the 12th century. This makes for an enjoyable day trip from Lisbon. A town built entirely within walls that encircle it. It is possible to walk around the entire perimeter. Once there, be sure to try their Sherry Liqueur - "Ginja"
Try Rua Direita - for interesting gifts and traditional items as well as multiple cafes.
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Óbidos Municipality
beautiful town with only 3000 inhabitants dating back to the 12th century. This makes for an enjoyable day trip from Lisbon. A town built entirely within walls that encircle it. It is possible to walk around the entire perimeter. Once there, be sure to try their Sherry Liqueur - "Ginja"
Try Rua Direita - for interesting gifts and traditional items as well as multiple cafes.
One of the city's best loved and prominent landmarks. Also known as the "Carmo Elevator". You will find similarities in the architecture to Paris' Eiffel Tower since the Archihtect was an apprenctice of Gustave Eiffel. This elevator connects downtown (Baixa and Rossio) to Bairro Alto - the highest points in the city.
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Ascenseur de Santa Justa
R. do OuroOne of the city's best loved and prominent landmarks. Also known as the "Carmo Elevator". You will find similarities in the architecture to Paris' Eiffel Tower since the Archihtect was an apprenctice of Gustave Eiffel. This elevator connects downtown (Baixa and Rossio) to Bairro Alto - the highest points in the city.
Parks & Nature
Situated in the Arrabida Mountain Park, this beach is heralded as one of the most beautiful in Portugal.
About 1 hours drive over the Tagus River.
A great day outing you will not regret.
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Portinho da Arrábida
Situated in the Arrabida Mountain Park, this beach is heralded as one of the most beautiful in Portugal.
About 1 hours drive over the Tagus River.
A great day outing you will not regret.
Take an 800m walk to Monte Estoril beyond the train station onto the long pier that stretches from Cascais to Carcavelos.
This is a great place for walking along the coast, crowd spotting, sitting for a drink or jogging and keeping fit. the beauty about living at our villa is the nearness to this pier. When I am here, I try to get my exercise there every morning. Many locals and tourists spill out onto this pier at most hours of the day.
On your way there or back be sure to stop at the "Jardim Carlos Anjos" a small park with a coffee shop serving refreshments. This is a perfect spot for your morning coffee and only 600 metres from the house!
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Monte Estoril station
Take an 800m walk to Monte Estoril beyond the train station onto the long pier that stretches from Cascais to Carcavelos.
This is a great place for walking along the coast, crowd spotting, sitting for a drink or jogging and keeping fit. the beauty about living at our villa is the nearness to this pier. When I am here, I try to get my exercise there every morning. Many locals and tourists spill out onto this pier at most hours of the day.
On your way there or back be sure to stop at the "Jardim Carlos Anjos" a small park with a coffee shop serving refreshments. This is a perfect spot for your morning coffee and only 600 metres from the house!
Huge expansive beach. If you catch it on a windless day, its heaven. Very close to the house so worth a visit. Famous among surfers, wind-surfers and kite-surfers alike.
Clean beaches and home to the annual World Surf League surfing championships.
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Guincho Beach
Huge expansive beach. If you catch it on a windless day, its heaven. Very close to the house so worth a visit. Famous among surfers, wind-surfers and kite-surfers alike.
Clean beaches and home to the annual World Surf League surfing championships.
A tiny beach snuggled and secluded between cliffs a stone's throw from the busy streets of downtown Cascais.
I love this place in summer. The beach is clean and accessible down a steep flight of stairs. there is a little bar / coffee shop on the beach in summer and another up on the terrace view spot all year round.
This little beach is a great option if you went for a walk on the pier and landed up in Cascais with your towel and bathing trunks. A personal favourite for summer.
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Praia da Rainha
Praia da RainhaA tiny beach snuggled and secluded between cliffs a stone's throw from the busy streets of downtown Cascais.
I love this place in summer. The beach is clean and accessible down a steep flight of stairs. there is a little bar / coffee shop on the beach in summer and another up on the terrace view spot all year round.
This little beach is a great option if you went for a walk on the pier and landed up in Cascais with your towel and bathing trunks. A personal favourite for summer.
Beautiful, pristine and secluded beach on the Sintra coast.
Lovely restaurant here too so lunch a great option.
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Plage de Adraga
Beautiful, pristine and secluded beach on the Sintra coast.
Lovely restaurant here too so lunch a great option.
Picturesquely draped across sandstone cliffs above the blue Atlantic, Ericeira is equally renowned for spectacular ocean vistas and excellent seafood restaurants. It is also a mecca for surfers who flock to this seaside resort with exceptional coastline conditions. It is home to Ericeria's World Surfing Reserve - the first in Europe and second in the world.
Ericiera sports about 40 beaches and a myriad of exceptional seafood restaurants. A must visit! 39 Minutes away from the villa or 45 kms - great for a day trip!
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Ericeira
Picturesquely draped across sandstone cliffs above the blue Atlantic, Ericeira is equally renowned for spectacular ocean vistas and excellent seafood restaurants. It is also a mecca for surfers who flock to this seaside resort with exceptional coastline conditions. It is home to Ericeria's World Surfing Reserve - the first in Europe and second in the world.
Ericiera sports about 40 beaches and a myriad of exceptional seafood restaurants. A must visit! 39 Minutes away from the villa or 45 kms - great for a day trip!
Essentials
About 600metres from our Villa. Convenient and comprehensive. You will find everything you need here.
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ALDI Amoreira
982 R. Carlos AnjosAbout 600metres from our Villa. Convenient and comprehensive. You will find everything you need here.
Not as comprehensive as Aldi but closer to home. Walking distance - about 150m.
A small supermarket with all essentials needed.
My Super Amoreira
Not as comprehensive as Aldi but closer to home. Walking distance - about 150m.
A small supermarket with all essentials needed.
Your one stop health shop for gluten free food and other health foods and supplements.
Very comprehensive with efficient and trained staff.
Celeiro
Your one stop health shop for gluten free food and other health foods and supplements.
Very comprehensive with efficient and trained staff.
Shopping
Large comprehensive shopping mall with large supermarket, eating areas and a large variety of medium to high end retail shops.
You can find everything here from inexpensive clothing to all the top brands.
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CascaiShopping
Estrada Nacional 9Large comprehensive shopping mall with large supermarket, eating areas and a large variety of medium to high end retail shops.
You can find everything here from inexpensive clothing to all the top brands.
A new trendy spot with little shops offering locally made produce by young designers and up and coming artists.
A cool, hip neighbourhood with an edge that appeals to designers, musicians, fashionistas, artists and free thinking crowd. Praca do Intendente is a small, oddly shaped square which was run down a few years ago but now being restored.
Try "Casa Independente" for a drink. Its an unmarked mansion on one side of the square converted into one of the coolest Lisbon Bars.
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Largo do Intendente Pina Manique
Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueA new trendy spot with little shops offering locally made produce by young designers and up and coming artists.
A cool, hip neighbourhood with an edge that appeals to designers, musicians, fashionistas, artists and free thinking crowd. Praca do Intendente is a small, oddly shaped square which was run down a few years ago but now being restored.
Try "Casa Independente" for a drink. Its an unmarked mansion on one side of the square converted into one of the coolest Lisbon Bars.
Portugal's most famous and longstanding flea market.
From here you will also see the famous National Pantheon standing proud.
The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday from dawn to dusk and sports every sort of antique, 2nd hand, military, clothing and miscellaneous goods the mind can fathom.
Definitely worth at least 1 visit.
the occasional bargain is still possible when rummaging through these stalls.
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Gare Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraPortugal's most famous and longstanding flea market.
From here you will also see the famous National Pantheon standing proud.
The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday from dawn to dusk and sports every sort of antique, 2nd hand, military, clothing and miscellaneous goods the mind can fathom.
Definitely worth at least 1 visit.
the occasional bargain is still possible when rummaging through these stalls.