Going to Lisbon in October for 12 days trying to figure out itinerary. How many days needed in Lisbon would like a few day trip suggestions as well. Probably no car. Also wondering if we should go to Lagos or Porto? Do we need a car to get to the beaches? Looking for any suggestions to get me started in planning. Includin suggested areas to stay open to hotels or air B and B. Thank you!
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Porto is larger and much more interesting than Lagos. Two or three full days there would be gtrat.
We stayed here, in a lovely hotel room with ensuite, not in one of the dorms.
The breakfasts are amazing.
You don't need a car - one of the historic trams goes out to the beach.
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The key part here is October. It might not be beach weather as far north as Porto, and whilst there's a chance in Lagos it's outside the summer season and restaurants may be closed. And don't forget, the water is the North Atlantic which isn't famous for being warm.
You don't need a car for any of this, for Lagos you have a choice of train (with one transfer on the way) or direct bus and both take about the same amount of time.
A day out from Lisbon should be Sintra (train from Rossio station), go early, visit palaces (if they are open) and then get the bus and go to Cabo da Roca. This headland with lighthouse (and not much else!) is spectacular and is the most westerly point in mainland Europe. Look out to sea in the direction of New York (or north thereof) and there is no land between you and there!