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.

We walked in this neighborhood and it was surrounded by many nightclub and bar options. Most…read morebecome alive later in the night but walking through the streets is a treat. We came back later and the place was thriving with vendors and an awesome DJ! The food was amazing and i had the best churros I've ever tasted! Walking around the park and dancing to the incredible music the DJ played made for a very memorable evening. And you can see a beautiful view of the entire city!

Man, what a great discovery. We had an amazing evening there enjoying a fantastic live band that…read moreplayed everything from amazing blues to Jimi Hendrix' foxy lady. Great music loving crowd. Inexpensive drinks. If you're in Lisbon you've got to visit this place.

Cabo Da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. It looks out into the Atlantic Ocean…read more There is also a lighthouse and hiking trails. The place was crowded with tourist buses. We had about 20 minutes here, so no hiking along the cliffs for us. We spent half that time in the bathroom line (.50€).

This is such a beautiful place to visit. This is considered to be the most western point of all of…read moreEurope because on the other side is going to be America across the sea I found out this place through my tour a nice stop because you get to see a lighthouse, and a landmark mark this as the most western point there is also a little gift shop if you'd like to buy something. There is also a bathroom area just remember to have EEUROS if you are driving or taking a tour this is a nice little side quest

I came here based on a thinly written blog post I found online that had been posted years ago. That…read moreis probably my first mistake. :) I'll start with the "Know Before You Go" (somewhat negatives): - There is no Welcome Center - There is no English-language information available - There are only a few pull-off places and many have DEEP pot holes, watch out - In the summer, the loop road becomes, partially, one-way (check out the map) - If you're going to Portinho da Arrabida, it is 1,5EUR to park far away and 3EUR to park closer To the positives: - Getting into the park is free - The park is gorgeous - The beaches are lovely - It's only about an hour from Lisbon and is the only unsettled land I saw while in Portugal If you want to see beautiful coastline, this is a great place to do it. There's also a convent there (I couldn't find any information about it), which is beautiful to photograph (from afar). I've included a map with details about the one-way road situation. Hopefully this will save you some heartburn--and a problem with the law. :) I ended up getting help from a nice man I saw hiking. He directed me to Sesimbra, which was about 35 minutes away. It was a good suggestion. I wrote a review for the beach there which you should check out (Praia da Califórnia: http://www.yelp.com/biz/praia-da-calif%C3%B3rnia-sesimbra?hrid=3Hg0ianYc40NsXBqPdQ3kQ). I did see what appeared to be parking areas for hikes/trails. I was unable to find any sure information about them though. Because I was traveling solo, I opted for caution and didn't give it ago.

Our visit to the Santuario de Cristo Rei was great. The monument is a smaller version of the…read moremonument in Rio, Brazil. To get there from Lisbon, you have to take a short and affordable ferry to the city of Almada. Almada is a cool, much slower city, and more affordable. After arriving at the Almada port, you can get to the monument via taxi, tuk tuk, or walk. We chose to walk. Although it took us about 40 minutes, we were able to see the city. It should be noted the walk is hilly. Regarding the monument itself, it was very nice with excellent views of Lisbon, the bridge, and the waterway. For a fee (around $9 euros) and a several minute wait, you can also go to the top of the monument for an even better view.

It took us almost an hour of waiting and 75 steps to get to the top. There are bars for your…read moreprotection. Purchase tickets before you wait in line on a separate building right when you park . There are steps to get to the aouvenir shop where there's an elevator to get you down. Despite the waiting (-1 star) - it was worth the wait.

Highly suggest this if you are in Lisbon. Might be the best thing I have seen in Lisbon yet and I…read morehave seen a lot of the main attractions. The house tour is a must (no pictures) and the guide is so knowledgeable about the history of the Palácio and Portugal. There are so many beautiful nooks to get lost in. So much beauty and history packed into this Palácio. A bit far from the city center which makes this even more worth your visit. It feels like you are one of a handful of people visiting and there were a few times I had the property almost to myself.

This really is a great venue to have a wedding or any event. Our family had a 50 person ceremony…read more They take care of it all. They catered the 4 course meal, took care of the flowers, officiant, cake, DJ,and everything that needed to be done other than the photographer. We were there for around 10 hours for the entire wedding and they made sure that everything went off without a hitch. We had the ceremony in the lower garden, and moved to the upper garden for cocktails and then the porch for the meal and dancing the night away. I highly recommend this place and really felt like we were at one of the best events ever which tells me they must do good for most others that take advantage of this beautiful venue.

2 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Cut and pasted from the internet: "The monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or "Age of Exploration") during the 15th and 16th centuries." Quality/Quantity - A must visit, but we have been here so often and only stopped by because we had an all day train pass; see other reviews. So much history, just "Google" it and read. Kid friendly, so many field trips. Ambiance - Beautiful monument. Beautiful surroundings. Other tourist sites to visit. An easy train ride and a short walk. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1939.

This was the second time I visited this historic tower and the second time I didn't make it inside…read more And honestly, I'm just fine with that. This most recent time, it was closed for long-term renovations, and Jamie W and I were here just a couple of weeks before its reopening. I heard it wasn't that exciting anyway. I read the rooms were small and claustrophobic, and the staircase was narrow and steep dictated by a new traffic-light and siren system (oh dear!) The only motivation might've been the view from the top, but even with that, there's a nicer panoramic view of the Tagus River from the sloping rooftop of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) just a stroll to the east. We were just happy we got a view of the tower itself because we were worried it would be completely covered by scaffolding. After all, it was built in 1520 surviving as a true symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ayZwwRJHQd