Heading to Lisbon!
We have four days, did some homework, read the RS book.
But below is what we are thinking - an RS walk each of three days, and visit ti Sintra the 4th day.
RS states each walk about an hour, but we never rush and keep a relaxed pace.
Any advice is really appreciated.
Thursday April 16th Lisbon (N)
• P72 – RS #3 - Bairro Alto and Chiado walk & map.
• After 3rd detour to bra bar (Arroz Doce). After 4th detour to Pops Cereal (RS see map p73).
• Cork & Co. close by during walk, see p128.
• After head to Pink Street -p132 (RS favs are Sol e Pesca Bar, Pensão Amor (House of Love).
• Also, there is Sol e Pesca (fish cans) R. Nova do Carvalho 44, 1200-019.
• And O'Gilíns Irish Pub around the corner R. dos Remolares 8, 1200-371.
• Time Out Market is close by too (overpriced but look).
• Rosa da Rua R. da Rosa 265, 1200-385 (Port food buffet from vid).
Friday April 17th Lisbon (N)
• P60 – RS #2 - Baixa walk & map.
• Finicular Gloria (up) and Santa Justo lift (down)?
• Near Rossio Square is The Fantastic World Of Portuguese Sardines, Praça Dom Pedro IV 39, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal for cool fish tins (but buy some at grocery store).
• Loja das Conservas (fish tins) and Wines of Portugal close to start, see p128.
• Also eating lane near end of #2 walk, p160.
Saturday April 18th Lisbon (N)
• P52 – RS#1 - Alfama walk & map.
• Feira da Ladra Fea Market 9a-6p - Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-472 Lisboa, Portugal (:10h from Fado museum, do this on RS Alfama walk).
• National Pantheon is really close.
• River cruise (sunset)?
Sunday April 19th Lisbon (N)
• Day trip to Sintra, see p168. Train from Rossio, about :40h. Last stop. Guided?
• Pena Palace (colorful one) p173, outside is the best (inside crowded).
• National Palace, close to town. p179, $13e.
• Quinta de Regaleira W/Initiation Well and caves, close to town. p183, $13e.
• Walk the town.
• Fábrica da Nata (custard tarts) - Republic Square No. 6, 2710-616 Sintra.