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What Is A Trip To Portugal?

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Taking in the sights of Lisbon soon? No matter the length of the trip, here are some hidden gems you'll love to include in your visit, from someone who lived there. I'm not Portuguese, but I was an expat in Portugal in 2014, and adored every minute of it. Living and working in Lisbon for 6 months was glorious, though admittedly pretty damp- I didn't see as much sun as I'd hoped! But it did give me plenty of time to suss out the best activities, and where best to spend my time. So without further ado here are the picks of a half-local, half-foreigner with a taste for good nibbles and gorgeous views, from this city of 7 hills. A lovely way to start your day is by walking up to the 25 de Abril bridge before the heat sets in and swarming with …show more content…

Shoot via the trams between the Miradouros (look out points) of the city which will be on your map (or Google Maps). These are usually at an enclave with an amazing view and a tempting outdoor cafe and perhaps a mural showing the city's history in painted tiles. Some are so popular they attract decent crowds around peak times such as sunset.I spent an entire day surfing between these for the cost of a day's tram pass, and felt I knew the real Lisbon from every angle. For a heady evening entertainment make your way to the Museu do Fado for a taste of true Portuguese culture, and immerse yourself in exquisite music. This gem charts the history of fado, including the instruments, musicians and abundant samplings for your ears. It's hard to really understand fado until you've been to this museum and then spent a night in a fado venue sipping wine and hearing it in it's native habitat. Talk to locals and you will find an array of fado afficionados. If you have a little more time, try these top picks: Fascinating museums: When the heavens open, as they often do in Lisbon's spring, you can't beat a day in the cosy calm of a museum. I visited dozens, but the cream of the crop were definitely two that don't get enough tourist attention. The Museu da Marioneta is charming and surreal, inside which glowing lights lead you through incredible dolls and figurines, past theatrical history and all the way up the modern

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