Lisbon is charming. Good weather, charming old town, great food, trams, lots of places to see, etc - Mosaic boulevards, coastal palm trees, colourful moorish buildings, castles on top of hills...
It was meant to be a short trip with only 2 and a half days on the agenda. Owing to longer days, good weather, we had managed to cover quite a bit of places. In fact, it was probably amazing that we had covered so much. Alfama, Sintra, Cacais, Old town and Belem, with many key sites in each area.
From top left, clockwise: Hotel (Lavender coloured building) next to Roxio Square with Castle Jorge at top of hill, view next to Commercial Square, Commerical Square, Roxio Square
From top left, clockwise: Flea-market next to Pantheon (and bought my vintage copper egg poacher to fit my copper pot), tram 28 in Alfama, Alfama, Lisbon Cathedrale (i think).
Views from castle
Sites in Sintra, 1 hour train ride from Lisbon
From top left, clockwise: National Palace, Moorish Castle on top, National Palace interior, Moorish Castle views, Pena Palace
From top left, clockwise: Best Portugese egg tarts next to Jeronismo Monastery, some indoor Market-place with great atmosphere and food, coastline on the way to Cacais from Sintra
Belem
Portugese dining and cuisine
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