Adlington White Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Usual recommendations please chaps for anyone that’s been (maybe not when the Bolton game was on as probably didn’t remember it!) ... off there for 4 days with the Mrs this weekend ???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2018 Carlos is our Portuguese correspondent Pm him in case he misses this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol_BWFC Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Been on a couple of stags there in the last two years, but I imagine not much is that scene is of relevance... Am going again with the Mrs and little one in a couple of months, so also keen to hear any tips. Barrio Alto is definitely lively at night and there are some good places to eat there too earlier on in the evening. We had a nice (informal) brunch at the Time Out Market, where there are loads of food outlets. Would definitely recommend that. The city is quite hilly, which makes sight-seeing walks tiring. It might be easier when it's not as hot. We did a Segway tour, which we really enjoyed. That was an easy way to avoid the climbing. I'd also recommend "Park Bar" (I think that's it's name). A rooftop bar at the top of a multi-story car park (in Barrio Alto). Quite trendy and worth a drink there - don't be put off by the lift! Gets busy in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2018 I've not been for 3 years! Porto next for me. All of the above really, it ain't a massive place. Watch your valuables in the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2018 love it, favorite city in Europe Barrio Alto and Alfama are probably the best places to go out / stay do the bus/tram hop on/off doings to the castle and the massive statue, doesn't take long to do all the routes if i was going again I'd definitely do a day trip to Sintra and was disappointed I'd not heard of it before I went last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 i'm going myself on the 19th.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2018 I've not been for 3 years! Porto next for me. All of the above really, it ain't a massive place. Watch your valuables in the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Don’t go to chairman Maos or pretend to muff a local out in the night club on the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 6, 2018 Members Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) i'm going myself on the 19th.. Don't be despondent mate. You might find someone there to keep you company. Edited February 6, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 this place worth a visit? https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g189164-d1198741-Reviews-Sintra_National_Palace-Sintra_Sintra_Municipality_Lisbon_District_Central_Portuga.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 7, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've never made it there, but yes, it's a full day job I think. You can get the train from the station near Rossio (the main square). The castle is worth a visit, up the hill, great views. Visit one of the Ginja shops for a cheeky livener, head down to Belem, visit the original pastel shop, the momument to discovery, the monestary etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've never made it there, but yes, it's a full day job I think. You can get the train from the station near Rossio (the main square). The castle is worth a visit, up the hill, great views. Visit one of the Ginja shops for a cheeky livener, head down to Belem, visit the original pastel shop, the momument to discovery, the monestary etc. cheers. going to jump on that 28 tram, think that takes you past most of the to see sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've never made it there, but yes, it's a full day job I think. You can get the train from the station near Rossio (the main square). The castle is worth a visit, up the hill, great views. Visit one of the Ginja shops for a cheeky livener, head down to Belem, visit the original pastel shop, the momument to discovery, the monestary etc. Hmmmmm, Pasteis de Belem, lovely stuff and less expensive than sliced and fried potatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 7, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 7, 2018 Can't believe I spelt monastery wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The custard tarts are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Anyone else just can't be arsed with sightseeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Anyone else just can't be arsed with sightseeing? Me, boring as fcuk. Can do that on Youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Anyone else just can't be arsed with sightseeing?Me too. We just drink eat then drink again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The custard tarts are amazing! Really? Are they anything like Pasteis de Belem, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Anyone else just can't be arsed with sightseeing? Yeh me, if it doesn't involve the pub it ain't worth doing imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I do believe there's folk who define cities by the cost of ale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 8, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2018 Depends on the sights. Churches, museums and the like can feck off, most other things are fair game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Really? Are they anything like Pasteis de Belem, though? Didn't have mine in Belem so wouldn't know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Yeh me, if it doesn't involve the pub it ain't worth doing imo. Mrs wants to do Disneyland next year. I hate rides, hate queuing and hate Americans. I don't even like my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Mrs wants to do Disneyland next year. I hate rides, hate queuing and hate Americans. I don't even like my kids. Sounds like my summer holiday for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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