fuk.co.uk | Lisbon, Portugal

Paolo G

7408 posts since 10/8/06

12 Mar 2007 21:27

Sorry to start a new thread (noble) but couldnt find anything appropriate to hijack.

Basically I wanted to know if any knows much about Lisbon..has anyone lived there/spent considerable time there? whats is like?

andymakesglasses
andymakesglasses avatar

20439 posts since 26/1/06

12 Mar 2007 21:28

I know that Celtic won the European Cup there. not much help, sorry

Ruben

10775 posts since 2/7/03

12 Mar 2007 21:29

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JimmyC

1820 posts since 14/8/04

12 Mar 2007 21:33

Went there for euro 2004…was full of england fans.

YLAup

5485 posts since 5/9/11

18 Apr 2013 23:04

Going in two weeks. I’d appreciate if someone could let me know the must see attractions that can be done in a day. I plan to spend most of the rest of my time at the beach.

I’m gathering its not fantastic shopping wise?

boo

2 posts since 18/6/11

19 Apr 2013 07:13

Why don't you start in Belem - don't miss trying the pasteis da nata (custard pastries) at "Pasteis de Belem" -, then jump to Alfama/Graca, do some walk-around there, and finish the day at the bars in Bairro-Alto?! Checking at least one or two the miradouros (viewpoints/ overlooks) strongly recommended. (My personal favourites are "Senhora do nossa monte" in Graca and "Sao Pedro da Alcantara" right off the bars)

No, nothing exciting shopping wise..

What beach you're planning to go to

Olismallz

873 posts since 7/2/12

19 Apr 2013 07:19

Last time I went we took the train to a place called Cascais, nice beaches there and the sea isn't fulla seaweed. Some great restaurants on the marina too, and you can hire a boat if you're in to that sort of thing

YLAup

5485 posts since 5/9/11

19 Apr 2013 08:39

Yeah, was planning Cascais for beaches. Did consider going further South, but seems a bit too far out of the way to go, for just another beach.

Cheers for the replies.

diederik

3251 posts since 16/8/11

19 Apr 2013 10:36

I'm in Cascais right now, stayed 3 days in Lisbon earlier. Lisbon is a great city, but don't bother with shopping as I didn't find much - but plenty of decent bars/restaurants. Some nice places in Principe Real for drink/food/shops.
Rental cars (& trains) are dirt cheap, we got a car and drove along the coast (from Cascais further up North) and you have some amazing views from there, well worth it. I think we paid 39 EUR for 3 days of rental (all-in).

YLAup

5485 posts since 5/9/11

4 May 2013 16:38

Cheers diederik, just seen this. I’m off tomorrow so just doing some last minute scouring the internet for things to do.

dearTDot

276 posts since 27/12/12

4 May 2013 17:38

How's the English there with the locals?

electrolux
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668 posts since 6/11/08

2 Oct 2015 09:45

Anyone been recently and got any cool things i should do? Missus is here on business and i've tagged along so have the days to myself.

joe6886

873 posts since 16/11/08

2 Oct 2015 11:23

Just got back from a stag do there so obviously didn't do anything too cultural. The mercado de ribeira (timeout magazine) food hall thing is cool and well worth a visit. Also stumbled accross a nice roof top bar on the top of a multi story car park called Parque.

Apart from that we just strolled around, it's a really nice city.

mod*

7044 posts since 25/3/04

posted 2 Oct 2015 12:01, edited 2 Oct 2015 12:01

Head to the beach chaps. Billabong Pro surf comp in Cascais at the mo. Quarter finals on tomorrow, should be good if the waves are pumping. Edit- a place called Guincho, Cascais. Starts at 8. Edit2 - sorry just seen, next call the 4th October. Waves must be shit today/tomorrow

knightley

5 posts since 4/7/12

2 Oct 2015 23:25

co-sign on Parque.

Avoid Bairro Alto - found much better bars elsewhere.
Such a good city to explore.

Lux (John Malokovic's club) was class but strange - Lisbon's beautiful people but with proper techno.
Fridays ok to get in but 'locals only' on Saturdays.

electrolux
electrolux avatar

668 posts since 6/11/08

3 Oct 2015 08:08

thanks all.

TCB

4496 posts since 5/7/11

3 Oct 2015 13:03

My favourite bar in Lisbon, Pensão Amor. Amazing cocktails in that place…

http://www.barchick.com/find-a-bar/lisbon/pensao-amor

JILLI

76 posts since 12/1/13

posted 3 Oct 2015 13:18, edited 3 Oct 2015 13:18

Places to visit:
- Castelo São Jorge, Alfama, Principe Real, Belem, Parque das Nações, Terreiro do Paço, Avenida da Liberdade, Ribeira das Naus, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Rossio
- Outside Lisbon but really close: Sintra, Cascais, Estoril

Places to eat:
- For artisanal burgers: Honorato and Hamburgaria do Bairro (8 gbp)
- For pizza: Pizzaria Lisboa (14 gbp with starter, plate, drink and desert - chef food)
- Italian Food/Sushi: Este Oeste (located in Belem)
- Chef Food: Belcanto (around 75 gbp, bit more expensive) and Cantinho do Avillez (30 gbp)
- For meat: Atalho Real and Moustache Smokery (around 15 gbp or even less)
- Veggie: Miss Saigon
- Sushi: Confraria Lx
- and also, check Mercado da Ribeira, really nice concept.

To drink:
Check all the area around Bairro Alto, Principe Real and Cais do Sodre but my favourite ones are: The Decadente, Pensao Amor, Bom Mau e o Vilao, Sky Bar (Rooftop of Tivoli Hotel), Park, Silk, Hotel Mundial Rooftop, Lost in.

Clubbing:
Lux is the fucking best!

Stores:
In my opinion SLOU is the best one (Raf Simons, Our Legacy, Gosha, Soulland, Nike, Adidas, CP, APC, CDG, Norse Projects)

If you guys need more tips just pm me, I'm portuguese so I may be able to help you

YLAup

5485 posts since 5/9/11

3 Oct 2015 13:27

Cinco bar is great, if you can find it.

electrolux
electrolux avatar

668 posts since 6/11/08

3 Oct 2015 17:43

JILLI wrote: Places to visit:
- Castelo São Jorge, Alfama, Principe Real, Belem, Parque das Nações, Terreiro do Paço, Avenida da Liberdade, Ribeira das Naus, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Rossio
- Outside Lisbon but really close: Sintra, Cascais, Estoril

Places to eat:
- For artisanal burgers: Honorato and Hamburgaria do Bairro (8 gbp)
- For pizza: Pizzaria Lisboa (14 gbp with starter, plate, drink and desert - chef food)
- Italian Food: Este Oeste (located in Belem)
- Chef Food: Belcanto (around 25 gbp, bit more expensive)
- For meat: Atalho Real and Moustache Smokery (around 15 gbp or even less)
- Veggy: Miss Saigon
- Sushi: Confraria Lx
- and also, check Mercado da Ribeira, really nice concept.

To drink:
Check all the area around Bairro Alto, Principe Real and Cais do Sodre but my favourite ones are: The Decadente, Pensao Amor, Bom Mau e o Vilao, Sky Bar (Rooftop of Tivoli Hotel), Park, Silk, Hotel Mundial Rooftop, Lost in.

Clubbing:
Lux is the fucking best!

Stores:
In my opinion SLOU is the best one (Raf Simons, Our Legacy, Gosha, Soulland, Nike, Adidas, CP, APC, CDG, Norse Projects)

If you guys need more tips just pm me, I'm portuguese so I may be able to help you

Thanks so much man. Was jn Bellum earlier and ate at the italian/japanese place coincidentally. Heading over to some of the bar suggestions tonight.

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