Lisboa | São Miguel | Madeira
Portugal is my favourite place.
This trip was super short and jam packed. The main purpose was to celebrate my cousins wedding in Madeira, but as I haven't been back in a little while I had to squeeze in Lisbon and Sao Miguel as well.
Lisboa
2 DAYS
This was a short trip to Lisbon, but I'll take what I can get.
I briefly lived in Lisbon, and it definitely stole my heart. It is my favourite city.
STAY & MOVE
I always stay with a friend. You should make one.
Walk everywherrrrrrrre!!!
food & Drink
Petisqueira Conqvistador - Alfama
Portuguese
O Trevo - Bairro Alto
Bifanas
Bela Vinhos e Petiscos - Alfama
Portuguese & Fado Music
Restaurante Cabaças - Bairro Alto
Pichana - Steak on a rock
Topo - Martim Moniz
Rooftop bar
PARK - Bairro Alto
Rooftop bar
Hotel Mundial - Martim Moniz
Rooftop bar
Rio Maravilha - LX Factory
Drinks - Great view
Lux fragil - Santa Apolónia
Drinks & club
I didn't go this year but some staple restaurants:
Príncipe do Calhariz
Cervejaria Ramiro
Pizzeria Casanova
Pastéis de Belém
Spaces
Just walk around the centre
Museu Gulbenkian - Amazing Garden
MAAT: Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
The National Azulejo Museum - Tiles
Champalimaud Foundation & Darwin's Cafe - cool building
Parque das Nações - Alvaro Siza & Calatrava Architecture
Fundacao Arpad Szenes Vieira da Silva
Fundação Amália Rodrigues - If you're a fan
Jardim da Estrela & Basilica da Estrela
Mae D'Agua Amoreiras Reservoir - The Water Temple
Feira da Ladra - Tuesday & Saturday Flea Market - Alfama
Cascais - Casa das Historias Paula Rego
Sintra
A Vida Portuguesa - Products
There are so many other landmarks to list, but these are a few.
São Miguel
3 DAYS
Part of my family is from Vila Franca do Campo. It's a really great village, and good base location. I do suggest travelling around the entire island.
STAY & MOVE
Vila Franca do Campo
Rent a car.
Drive safe :S haha
food & Drink
Restaurante Ponta do Garajau - Ribeira Quente
Bar da Caloura - Agua do Páu
Mariserra- Ponta Delgada
Seafood
Cafe Novo - Ponta Garça
Try all the Azorean liquors
Gloria Moniz Bolos Levedos - Furnas
Totalima Gas Station - This is a family spot, so we end up eating here everyday. They have a little restaurant in the gas station and it is perfect. Everything is from their local farm and is delicious.
Spaces
Agua do Pao
Natural Ocean Swimming pool
Furnas
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel - Garden & Iron Pool
Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa
Poca Da Dona Beija - Tropical Hot Springs
Natural volcanic activity
Sete Cidades .
View
Caldeira Velha
Waterfall & Hot springs
Ribeira Grande
Arquipelago – Contemporary Arts Centre
A Farm
Find a farm to visit and try everything.
A Festa
Hopefully you're there during a religious festival. Every village has one at different times.
Vila Franca do Campo
Olaria
Nossa Senhora da Paz Church
Praia Vinha D'Areia
O Ilhéu de Vila Franca
O Ilhéu de Vila Franca
There is a small boat that takes you from Vila Franca to O Ilhéu de Vila Franca, an islet off the coast. Its really great!
Madeira
3 DAYS
This was my first time to Madeira. We were there for the main event....the wedding!!
STAY & MOVE
The Pestana Casino Park - Designed by Oscar Niemeyer
Top down - We rented a convertible smart car and it was the best decision we've ever made.
Spaces
Design Centre Nini Andrade Silva - Funchal
Das Salinas Complex - Camara de Lobos
Designed by Paulo David
Mudas Museu Arte Contemporanea - Estreito da Calheta
Designed by Paulo David
Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz - Porto Moniz
Natural Swimming Pools
Grutas de São Vicente - São Vicente
Lava tube system / Caves
Pestana CR7- Funchal
Mercado dos Lavradores - Funcal
Fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Monte - Funchal
Carrinhos de Cesto - The "Basket Car"
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport - Statue
o casamento de marco e catarina
Products
I love Portuguese products.
Poncha da Madeira Poiso
Uaucacau - Madeira
Penha - Caramelos Sabor A Fruta
A Andorinha - The Swallow
Wool Blanket Scarf & Pin
Portuguese embroidery
Portuguese gold
Pottery - Bordalo Pinheiro design pieces, spoon holder, natural clay
Lavanda: Agua de Cologne, Sabonete Lavanda
Canned Sardines
Azorean Liqueurs
- Maracuja Do Ezequiel - Passion Fruit Liquor
- Abelheira - Honey
- Amora - Blackberry
- Licor de leite
