2025 Portugal Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

******Don't go here in Portugal.******** Because I'm the only one who wants to go there 🥺🤭 I'll recommend a city in Portugal that was that good! 📍Porto / The city that was good enough to live in for a month was Porto! It's a city full of romance and leisurely even when you're still, so it's a city that you'll want to go to again and again. In particular, the sunset in Porto was so good that I'd say it's the unforgettable sunset of my life 🥺😍 📍Braga / It's a city located in the northern part of Portugal, and it's also a city that was good while living there for a month. It's a city with a long history and a university district, so it's the very essence of Portugal's high teens😍 📍Aveiro / Aveiro, called the Venice of Portugal! Aveiro and Costa Nova are often combined for a trip near Porto, but it's a cute and pretty town. I especially recommend the Taberna do Arco restaurant! 📍Costa Nova Costa Nova / Costa Nova, located near Porto, is famous for its striped towns. It is a representative resort city, and in the summer, people from northern Portugal go to Costa Nova for vacation. 📍Valença / Valença, a border city in Portugal, can be reached in about two hours from Porto. I walked across the border to the town of Touille in Spain, and it was really leisurely and nice. 📍Lisboa Lisboa / It is the capital of Portugal and also the largest port city. Not only is the food delicious, but the alleys are full of Portuguese atmosphere, so you must visit. In particular, you must definitely ride the tram🫶🏽 📍Cascais Cascais / It is a nearby city that you can go to from Lisbon, and it is one of the representative resort cities. The beach is just a 1-minute walk from Cascais Station, so people from Lisbon go to Cascais for vacation on weekends. 📍Cape Roca / Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the Eurasian continent, is a must-see when traveling to Lisbon. The feeling of stepping on the westernmost point of the land is indescribable..🥹 If you're traveling to Europe this summer, Portugal is a country I definitely recommend. Portugal is perfect for happiness, romance, gastronomy, and music!🇵🇹 #Portugal #PortugalTravel #Portu #PortuTravel #Lisbon #LisbonTravel #PortugalBeach #PortugalRecommendation #Aveiro #BragaTravel #CostaNova #CapeRoca #Cascais #PortoRecommendation #EuropeTravel #Europe

#AugustGoodPlaces2024 #Portugal #PortugueseFood #PortugueseCheckIn #PortugueseEggTart 《Casa Pasteis de Belem》R. de Belem 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal A famous Portuguese egg tart shop, opened in 1837. It is a century-old shop. The Portuguese egg tart is really as famous as it is said to be, the crust is crispy and delicious! The egg tart is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and you can’t stop eating it. The space is huge, with lots of seats, and it is divided into an eat-in area and a take-away area. When you come to Lisbon, you must come here to eat the authentic Portuguese egg tart.

🌎From the gentle beaches of Portugal to the passionate streets of Spain, this is a romantic road trip across the Mediterranean. The unique cultures and landscapes of the two countries are intertwined, presenting you with breathtaking pictures. If you are eager to experience the customs of different countries, then this Spanish-Portugal self-driving route will be a choice you cannot miss. ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Lisbon → Évora → Seville → Ronda → Granada → Toledo → Madrid → Segovia → Zaragoza → Barcelona 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Alfama Old Town – São Jorge Castle – Jerónimos Monastery – Belem Tower DAY2: Roman Temple—Ossuary Church—Seville DAY3: Plaza de España – Golden Tower – Seville Cathedral – Talalda Tower DAY4: Ronda New Bridge-Ronda Bullring-El Tajo Canyon-Alhambra Palace DAY5: Alcazar-Toledo Cathedral-Madrid DAY6: Royal Palace of Madrid—Puerta del Sol—Almudena Cathedral DAY7: Segovia Cathedral—Ancient Roman Aqueduct—Alcazar Castle DAY8: Church of Our Lady of Pilar - Square of the Holy Column - Montserrat Monastery DAY9: Ancient Egypt Park – Sagrada Familia – Barcelona Cathedral – La Pedrera – Casa Batlló 🌸The self-driving mileage is about 2,100 kilometers. The recommended travel time is 10 days, suitable for all people. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Jeronimos Monastery: The most prominent monument in Lisbon, it took 100 years to build. The monastery is a perfect combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles. It is called the "treasure" of Manueline architecture by later generations. It is the most gorgeous and majestic monastery in Portugal. The nuns of the convent invented the Portuguese egg tart. ✔️Seville Royal Palace: This beautiful palace combines Gothic architectural elements and Islamic clay architectural style, especially the stucco work and arabesque style, giving the hall building a gorgeous visual impact, which can be called The essence of the entire palace. This is also one of the filming locations for "Game of Thrones". ✔️Puerta del Sol: As the busiest and most vibrant square in Madrid, Puerta del Sol is surrounded by rows of shops. The constant flow of people makes it one of the important political, cultural and commercial centers in Spain. ✔️ Casa Batlló: Designed by the talented architect Gaudí, it is shaped like the flesh and bones of a dragon ☀️Driving through Spain and Portugal by car is like a journey through time and space. From the melodious folk songs of Portugal to the flamenco dance of Spain, from ancient castles to bustling cities, every journey is full of surprises and touches. This is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a spiritual touch. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

🌎Under the warm sunshine, Portugal is quietly waiting for every traveler to explore with its unique charm. This country was rated as one of the most worthwhile countries to visit by Lonely Planet. It not only has an endless coastline, but also has a rich history and culture and warm and hospitable people. If you’re craving for a self-driving trip, Portugal is definitely a destination not to be missed. Today, let us embark on this journey of romance and history together! ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Porto → Aveiro → Coimbra → Tomar → Óbidos → Cabo da Roca → Lisbon → Faro 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: San Francesco Church → Priest Tower—Louis I Bridge—Relais Bookstore—Douro River Old Street DAY2: Aveiro Canal – Aveiro Museum – New Beach DAY3: University of Coimbra – Christian Congregation of Tomar – Town of Óbidos DAY4: Cape Roca—Jeronimos Monastery—Belem Tower DAY5: Sintra Pena Palace—Evora Diana Temple—Faro DAY6: Farosia A’amosa Reserve – Villa Marina – Benagil Beach 🌸The self-driving mileage is about 700 kilometers, and the recommended travel time is 6 days, suitable for all people. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Louis I Bridge: The Louis I Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Douro River, connecting Portugal's second largest city Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Its name commemorates the then King Louis I. Its 172-meter span ranked first in the world at the time and is now one of Porto's landmark buildings. ✔️Aveiro Canal: Aveiro is known as the "Venice of Portugal", so you can't miss the beauty of the canal when you come to Aveiro. The banks of the winding canal are lined with colorful houses and Art Nouveau buildings. On the water, the Morrisiro boats with local characteristics are paddling leisurely. Time seems to slow down in the picturesque scenery. ✔️Tomar Christian Church: The Catholic church building combines Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural styles. It is one of the most important historical and cultural buildings in Portugal. It was designated by UNESCO in 1983. Listed as a World Heritage Site by the World Cultural Organization. ✔️Jeronimos Monastery: The most prominent monument in Lisbon, it took 100 years to build. The monastery is a perfect combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles. It is called the "treasure" of Manueline architecture by later generations. It is the most gorgeous and majestic monastery in Portugal. The nuns of the convent invented the Portuguese egg tart. ✔️Cintra Pena Palace: Located on the top of a mountain with stunning scenery, it was formerly a monastery. It was converted into a colorful fairy tale castle during the Ferdinand II period, incorporating various elements of Romanticism, Renaissance, Manueline and Moorish styles. The essence of home. The park next to the palace is filled with exotic plants and is a treasure trove of great surprises. ☀️Driving in Portugal is like opening an old book full of stories, each page exudes a charming fragrance. The scenery along the way unfolds like a scroll, from the aroma of Porto's wine to the blue sea and sky of Benagil Beach, to the castles and churches hidden on the top of the mountains, every step is intoxicating. This is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual baptism. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

Santana is one of the smaller islands in the Madeira archipelago. There are many volcanic relics preserved on this small island, which form a beautiful view and also have important geological significance. Due to its small size and distance from the main island, the island is sparsely populated. #JuneDestinations2024 #Portugal

Traveling and taking photos in Portugal is a great choice for you. The colorful houses built on the hillsides🏠, the ancient trams🚌, the ubiquitous taverns🍷, the romantic Fado music🎵... Walking through the streets and alleys, listening to the old ding-ding sound of the trams, the air is filled with the sweet aroma of Portuguese egg tarts, it's like entering a dopamine-filled fairy tale world - Lisbon is known as the 'City of Seven Hills,' and compared to the tourist-packed Barcelona and Madrid, it has more of a living atmosphere, with a history older than Paris and London, and the key is that the prices are really super beautiful, making it a great destination for budget travelers~ - ✅Alfama District: The oldest district in Lisbon, with many historical monuments and landscapes. For tourists, Alfama is the place to experience the authentic Lisbon life. Walking around this old district is the best way to understand the city's rise and fall and its lively atmosphere. - ✅Tram 28: The city's name, Lisbon, is truly embodied by Tram 28. It is one of the oldest trams in Europe. The tram traveling through the streets, hillsides, and in front of churches is one of the most representative postcard images of Lisbon. The more you ride, the more you'll love Lisbon. - ✅St. George's Castle: This is the highest point in the old district. Climbing up to the castle at dusk, with the colorful houses and the glittering sea, playing guitar and singing with a few good friends, waiting for the sunset to reveal dreamy colors, is the most romantic thing I can think of. - ✅Thieves Market: In the Alfama district's Santa Clara Square, every Tuesday and Saturday it turns into a bustling market. For those who like vintage items, or want to find some souvenirs, this is heaven. From tableware, decorations, records, books, cameras... everything is available, and the prices are beautiful and acceptable. - ✅Portuguese Egg Tarts: How can you come to Portugal and not try the authentic Portuguese egg tarts? Although egg tarts are a traditional dessert known to every household, and can be bought in any street or alley, to eat the most authentic and historic egg tarts, you still have to go to the century-old shop Pastéis de Belém in the suburb of Lisbon, Belem. - ✅Fado Music: In Lisbon's seaside, coffee spots, street shops, or anywhere else, you can hear the melodious and touching Fado. With over a hundred years of history, Fado music has been integrated into Lisbon's DNA, including graffiti elements of Fado that fill every corner of the streets.

The winter in Portugal is a bit colder, but it's not as vibrant as the summer in Portugal. Each beach and attraction has a natural majesty. Star Mountain on the southern coast of Portugal, with its bizarre caves, turbulent currents, and cool sea breezes. But you can still challenge paddleboarding against the waves, overcome fear and take risks. Or you can quietly enjoy the sunlight that you don't dare to hope for in winter on the coast, the comfortable temperature of about 20 degrees, which makes people unconsciously slow down. But when you think this is all about Portugal, you must have never been to Star Mountain in the north, with sub-zero temperatures, towering and continuous rocks, making you think for a moment that you have returned to Iceland and Norway, only the natural magic is in front of you. It takes two hours to walk back and forth, but it makes people linger and forget that this is actually Portugal. Winter in Portugal, with the vastness of the sea and the magnificence of the mountains.

Visit the city of proto, the second largest capital of Portugal after Lisbon. The historic district of photo is located north of the Douro River, which was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. The city center of photo is not very big. It is recommended to walk around because each street and alley has beautiful and classic corners for walking and taking pictures all the way. #TravelAbroad #VisitAmusementPark #Travel

Another Portugal recommendation 🔍 : If you travel to Portugal you can't miss O Mundo Fantástico da Sardinha Portuguesa, a shop that sells cans of canned sardines. The most spectacular thing about the store is the decoration and the atmosphere it conveys, because even if you don not like sardines, you will want to go in. There is a wall where there are different cans of sardines with different years and it is very typical to buy a can of sardines with your year of birth. Enjoy travelling! ✈️ 1st, 2nd & 3rd photos: Shop of cans of canned sardines #mytripvlog #portugal #foodie #urbanexplorer #food #foodietravel

It is not difficult to see these beautiful blue tiles on historic buildings in Portugal. On my trip to Porto, they were on almost at every major sights, including the very famous Chapel of the Souls, Sao Bento Station, and the Cathedral of Porto to name a few. There is always a story to tell - whether biblical or historical, and usually quite well preserved. Another type of art often seen in Portugal is the cobblestone pavements. In Lisbon, they are on almost every street, while the more intricate or elegant designs are on the larger squares. They are beautiful to look at, and add to the charm of the city, but definitely not friendly for high heels ! #urbanexplorer #portugal #porto #lisbon #artaddict

Lovely place to explore, sipping beers by the sea. Visited the old town. Highly recommend during the train and saves the walk! Weather was good, food great. Very clean and tidy place. Stayed in a apartment with flights from Uk.

The egg tart shop 'Pasteis de Belem' is famous for its delicious taste in Portugal. Once you try it, you'll know why it's so highly praised. It's true to the formula of soft on the outside and soft on the inside, and it's delicious without being too sweet. Since I tried the egg tart here, my expectations have been high, so I didn't like the taste of the egg tarts from other places. The egg tarts here are even tastier when they're freshly made and warm, so please keep that in mind. It's located in the Belem district of Lisbon, Portugal, so it's perfect for a snack while sightseeing nearby. Address: R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal Opening hours: (Mon-Sun) 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM #Portugal travel#Egg tarts #Lisbon restaurants#Pasteis de Belem#pasteisdebelem

It is a romantic river that is like a symbol of Porto. The Douro River, which flows through the center of Porto, Portugal, is a river that flows through the northern part of both Spain and Portugal. It is about 770km long, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, and its drainage area is about 78,000km2, making it the largest river in the peninsula. There are many wineries located near the Douro River, so drinking wine is quite enjoyable. The wonderful view of the Douro River is a great accompaniment to wine, and the night view is also amazing! #PortugalTravel #PortoTravel #DouroRiver

This is a bakery with a long history that has been in business for five generations since it opened in 1829. The cappuccino is perfect for savoring the rich flavor of milk, and it also brings out the taste of the cold bread well. The egg tarts here are especially delicious when eaten cold. I personally am satisfied with the bread here! Some people might say, 'It's just plain and plain bread?' However, since the bread is faithful to the basics, people who value the basics might be satisfied? It wasn't a waste of 190 years of tradition! Address: Praça da Figueira 18B, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal Opening hours: (Mon-Sun) 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM #Portugal Travel #Lisbon Restaurants #Confeitarianacional #confeitarianacional #Bakery Cafe

A hot place that Harry Potter fans must visit! It is also where J.K. Rowling spent a lot of time writing her first book, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'. A place that is gaining popularity in Porto thanks to the Harry Potter effect. Since it is a cafe that opened in 1921, I am sure that those who like antique and elegant interiors will fall in love at first sight. I ordered and inhaled the signature menu of this place, Bonbon coffee and French toast (local menu name: Lavanada). The whipped cream and warm condensed milk went well together, and the Bonbon coffee, which boasted a very sweet taste, and the French toast, which had a strong taste of the familiar hotteok, gave me great satisfaction. The only regret is the high price? The prices of all the menus sold in the cafe were unreasonable. It was a bit disappointing that the unit price was measured quite high compared to the general Portuguese price. Worth a visit at least once. Address: Rua Santa Catarina 112, 4000-442 Porto, Portugal Opening hours: (Mon-Sat) 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM #Portugal#Portugal travel #Portu travel#Portu cafe #Majestic cafe#majesticcafe#Hot place

The town of Obitos is located about an hour from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It's a very cute town with a long history. The town is surrounded by a wall, and you can walk on top of the wall. The contrast between the white walls and the orange roofs is beautiful. It was great to see the blue sky. #retrotownscape

Located in the small Portuguese city of Braga, 🚩Cathedral of Jesus do Monte It is a place that many people visit in Porto because it is famous for its beauty The view of the cathedral from below, and the view of the city from the cathedral are simply beautiful ❤ It is only about 1-2 hours by car from Porto, so it is also recommended as a travel destination near Porto :) #solo travel #European travel

When I was traveling in Porto, Portugal, I went on a trip to a nearby place called Braga. A local recommended a park called Lago do Bom Jesus! It was a really great park for a picnic❤ Be careful because it's hell when it's hot... #solo travel #Europe travel #Braga travel

Here are some photos of Porto, a city in Portugal that remain as really happy memories! While crossing the Douro River and looking around the Sao Bento train station, I ate so many egg tarts (actually, I didn't get tired of them) 🥺🥺 A place I really, really want to go back to.. When I went into a small cathedral early in the morning, I could see people praying, and I still remember the unique scent and solemn atmosphere! Recommended restaurants: Portuguese restaurants Em canto and Tascö, and egg tart restaurant Manteigaria #Portugal travel #European sensibility #Egg tarts #Conquering restaurants #Travel destinations of a lifetime

Portugal adalah salah satu negara yang terletak di benua Eropa bagian selatan. Masyarakat mengenal Portugal karena prestasinya yang luar biasa di bidang olahraga sepak bola. Dan di negara inilah salah satu bintang sepak bola dunia bernama Cristiano Ronaldo lahir. Tidak mau kalah dengan negara lainnya di Eropa, Portugal juga memiliki banyak destinasi wisata yang seru dan menarik, mulai dari bangunan bersejarah dengan arsitektur yang mewah hingga jalanan kota yang sangat mengagumkan. Berkunjung ke Portugal tidak hanya tentang Lisbon. Perluas pengalaman berliburmu di Portugal dengan menjelajahi beragam kota cantik selain ibu kota. Nah, di bawah ini terdapat lima rekomendasinya. #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes#beaches

📍LaRicota LaRicota is a very famous Porto restaurant among Koreans.! LaRicota is a course meal, but the price is not too expensive. Especially for lunch, you can eat bread before the meal - appetizer - main menu - drink - dessert for less than 20 euros per person.🤑 The courses I chose were the ones that many Koreans choose, so the taste was guaranteedㅎ The appetizer was an eggplant dish, and I am a vegetable lover, but it was the first time I realized that eggplant could be so delicious.!🍆 And for the main meal, I had octopus🐙, a must-eat when you come to Porto, to share with a friend. We had risotto with cod meat. But of course, octopus couldn't be tastelessㅠㅠ The cod meat was so tender that it melted in my mouth🤤 I finished it off neatly with dessert and paid, and I was even more satisfied because I ate so deliciously and fillingly and it only cost 19 euros per person👍🏻 If you go to Porto, you should definitely visit "La Ricotta"☺️ #Porto #Portugal #PortuTravel #PortugalTravel #EuropeTravel #PortugalRestaurant #La Ricotta #laricotta #porto #portugal #vacationtravel #traveldestinationrecommendation #GourmetConquest#YearEndTravel#CityTravel#GourmetExploration#SafeTravel

Porto's landmark, the Dom Luis Bridge, which can be seen from anywhere in Porto! Since it's a small city, you can really leisurely walk around in 2-3 days. In particular, Porto is famous for its beautiful sunsets. Unfortunately, I didn't see the sunset, but it was so nice just going up to Moro Park every evening and staring blankly at the Dom Luis Bridge☺️ If you're going on a vacation trip to Europe, I hope you include Porto in your itinerary🤍👍🏻 #Porto #Portugal #PortuTravel #PortugalTravel #EuropeTravel #PortoDom LuisBridge #Dom Luis #Dom LuisBridge #VacationTravel #TravelDestinationRecommendation #NewYearTravel #WinterTravel #2019Travel #LifeTravelDestination #LifeShotSpot #YearEndTravel #CityTravel #SafeTravel

Portugal 🇵🇹 Agueta Umbrella Sky Project ⛱ Colorful umbrella decorations have recently become more common in shopping malls in Japan ⛱ Actually, this originated in a small town in Portugal called Agueta. It was started to revitalize the small shopping district. Isn't it a great success?! There are people like me who travel far from Japan to visit. When it was not well known in Japan, I found it while searching for travel destinations online, and I wanted to go, so I went during the festival. I went during Japan's Silver Week, but it was towards the end of the festival, so it was unfortunate that there were fewer umbrellas, but I was really moved when I saw them. After that, I started seeing them in various places in Japan, and every time I see them, I'm reminded of Portugal. #BreathtakingView #Portugal #BreathtakingView

#SafeTravel Let's go on a trip to Portugal. Obidos, which means fortress, is actually a fortress that protects a town located on a hill. If you climb up the maze-like town of Obidos, you will see the castle walls, and if you climb up the castle walls, you will see the town of Obidos. It is a small town full of flowers.

#Restaurant Tour I went to a famous snack shop in Portugal and there was no waiting. There were sliced ​​and fried potatoes on the bottom and egg yolk and cheese on top. It was a familiar menu, but it was unique and delicious because I had never eaten it like this before.

A striped town near Porto! If you are a striped lover, you will love it Porto is attractive, but Costa Nova is also a really attractive place! City!

Speaking of the westernmost country on this map, you have to mention that from the 16th to the 18th century, Portugal became the most powerful global empire that influenced the world! Portugal country, worth savoring slowly: Character capital Lisbon Lisbon > Uptown Bairro Alto > Alfama District Alfama > Belem District Belm, the glory of the great voyage > Lower town Baixa / Chiado Western Europe's End of the World & fairy tale town > Cabo da Roca > Quinta da Regaleira > Sintra The best tourist city of the year Porto Porto Personal favorite city is still Porto, especially the Foz estuary in the east! At the mouth of Foz, near the sea, standing on a low rock, you can fly it, it is highly recommended!

I remembered it felt like waking into a memory that wasn’t mine 😍 narrow streets slick with last night’s rain, tiled façades glinting in soft morning light ✨ In the morning I’d drink milky coffee from a tiny glass and eat pão com manteiga at the café downstairs, 💰 €2.10, standing at the counter like everyone else ☕🥖. The old man beside me nodded once and tapped the newspaper 📰 I didn’t need to understand the headline 😆 🏞️🎒 I spent hours just walking. Down to the river, across the Dom Luís I Bridge with the wind in my coat and a tram sliding past behind me 🚋🌉. On the Vila Nova de Gaia side, I didn’t tour the port cellars. I sat on the stone steps with a €3 sandwich 🥪 from a kiosk, watching the boats rock gently like they were waiting for another century ⛵🍇. There was street music: a boy with a violin, a woman singing in Fado tones that cracked a little on the high notes. She looked straight through me when she sang. I gave her €1 and felt like I owed more 🎶 🌆🕯️ Evenings were golden and cheap in the best way. I found a taberna near Rua das Flores, wood tables, warm wine, caldo verde in a chipped ceramic bowl for €4 🥣🍷. Locals came and went without looking at the menu. After dinner I climbed the hill to Sé Cathedral ⛪️ just to watch the city flicker, church bells 🔔 echoing off rooftops, clotheslines catching the last of the sun, teenagers passing a speaker between them like a shared heartbeat 🏙️🎶. I stayed out until the wind bit my sleeves. Porto, like all the best places, made you feel rich without asking you to be. #europeonbudget #budget #travel

It came with light ✨ the kind that doesn’t just land, but spills. It poured down the cobbled alleys of Alfama like honey, catching on white laundry and yellow walls, warming your back even in January. Every morning the scent of fresh pastéis de nata 😍😍😍 floated up through the shutters, and for €1 I’d eat one still warm, fingers sticky with custard and cinnamon 🍮☕ 🚋🎒 I let my days unravel on foot or by tram. The €2.10 ride on the 28 felt like stepping into a postcard someone forgot to send: sharp corners, steep hills, tourists gasping, locals unfazed 🚃🌇 I’d hop off at nowhere in particular, wander up a miradouro with a can of Sagres (€1 from the corner store), and just sit and watching rooftops tumble toward the water like someone had shaken the city loose 🏘️🌀. Lunch might be a bifana from a kiosk for €3, spicy pork slapped into a roll, eaten while leaning on a park bench beneath blooming jacarandas 🌳🥪. 🎶🕯️ Evenings were when the saudade settled in. I’d follow the sound of guitar strings into tiny taverns in Bairro Alto, not the big fado houses 🏘️ but little rooms where someone’s uncle played with eyes closed and the wine cost €1.50 a glass 🍷🎸 Dinner was grilled sardines, bread, and olives 🫒 nothing fancy, just food that tasted like it remembered the sea 🐟🥖. I walked home slow, down Rua Augusta where the stone still held the day’s heat, and I swear even the street lamps felt older than me. Lisbon was never loud about it, but it knew exactly how to hold you. #europeonbudget #travel #budget