Check in at Casa Alfama
Rua de São Miguel 58, Lisbon
Ask Teresa for the rooftop key. Leave bags and wander down.
Plan slow, travel well
Lisbon & the Algarve, 9 days
10 to 18 June 2025 · 2 travellers · 22 stops
4 min · walk
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Largo Santa Luzia, Lisbon
Azulejo panels and a view over the red roofs. Golden hour around 20:00.
16 min · walk
Dinner at Taberna da Rua das Flores
Rua das Flores 103, Lisbon
No bookings. Order the pica-pau and the cheese with pumpkin jam.
Torre de Belém
Av. Brasília, Lisbon
Go early to beat the queue. Timed ticket €8.
16 min · walk
Pastéis de Belém
Rua de Belém 84, Lisbon
Sit in the back rooms. Cinnamon and powdered sugar, six pastries between two.
11 min · walk
MAAT riverside walk
Av. Brasília, Lisbon
Walk the curved roof, then the river path to Cais do Sodré.
Train to Sintra
Rossio station, Lisbon
Departs 09:01 from Rossio. Sit on the right side.
45 min · drive
Palácio da Pena
Estrada da Pena, Sintra
Bus 434 from the station. Bring a light jacket for the ridge.
14 min · walk
Quinta da Regaleira
Rua Barbosa du Bocage, Sintra
Descend the Initiation Well, then exit through the tunnels.
Time Out Market and Chiado
Av. 24 de Julho, Lisbon
Coffee at A Brasileira, then Livraria Bertrand, the oldest bookshop.
10 min · walk
Elevador de Santa Justa
R. do Ouro, Lisbon
Skip the queue and walk up via Carmo ruins.
6 min · walk
Fado at Tasca do Chico
Rua do Diário de Notícias 39
Reserved table for two. Silence during songs, please.
Alfa Pendular to Tunes
Oriente station, Lisbon
Change at Tunes for the Lagos line. Seats 14 and 15, coach 3.
2 h 52 min · train
Marina de Lagos stroll
Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Lagos
Walk the old walls to the fishermen’s quay.
Ponta da Piedade by kayak
Ponta da Piedade, Lagos
Small-group tour, €35 each. Water shoes advised.
8 min · walk
Praia Dona Ana
Dona Ana beach, Lagos
Sunbeds under the cliffs. Grilled sardines at the beach bar.
Fortaleza de Sagres
Sagres, Vila do Bispo
Wind compass stone and sea view. Wear sunglasses.
16 min · drive
Sunset at Cabo de São Vicente
Cabo de São Vicente
The last sausage on the continent is sold at the lighthouse kiosk.
Roman bridge and old town
Ponte Romana, Tavira
Cross the Gilão river, climb to the castle gardens.
4 min · walk
Lunch at Pedro das Artes
Rua Dr. Marçal Pacheco, Tavira
Octopus rice for two. Cash only.
Boat to Ilha de Tavira
Quatro Águas pier, Tavira
Ferry €2.50 return. Breakfast on the sand.
59 min · drive
Faro airport, flight home
Aeroporto de Faro
Taxi from Quinta da Ria at 13:30, €28 fixed fare.