Portugal

A collection of 16 places curated by Steve and Belinda Leech

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  1. O Triangulo da Ribeira

    restaurant

    R. Ribeira Nova 48, 1200-376 Lisboa, Portugal

    Lisbon’s classic pork and steak sandwiches

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  2. Zubir Churrasqueira

    restaurant

    Rua do Zaire 40 B, 1170-096 Lisboa, Portugal

    Charcoal grilled chicken with spicy piri-piri

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  3. Benagil

    attraction

    Carvoeiro, Portugal

    Iconic cave with a round opening in the ceiling that lights up the cave from above, best visited by licensed boat tour or guided kayak/SUP. Swimming into the cave is prohibited. Visitors are not allowed to get out onto the sand inside the cave. Early morning is your best shot at fewer crowds.

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  4. Meltejo

    cafe

    R. Carolina Michaelis 12, 2855-252 Corroios, Portugal

    Pastry shop that makes Al-Madan, a flaky puff pastry filled with almond paste, real almond pieces and egg cream, finished with a light sugar dusting.

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  5. O Ilhéu restaurante

    restaurant

    R. Eduardo Viana 11A, 2810-055 Almada, Portugal

    Madeiran restaurant run by Dona Maria do Céu, known for lapas from Madeira

    O Ilhéu restauranteView on Google Maps

  6. A Brasileira

    cafe

    R. Garrett 120 122, 1200-205 Lisboa, Portugal

    Classic Lisbon cafe founded in 1905, famous for Art Nouveau design, meeting place of poets and thinkers including Fernando Pessoa.

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  7. Talasnal

    attraction

    Lousã, Portugal

    Schist village nestled on the hillsides in central Portugal, like real Middle-earth, without the orcs, trolls, and other terrifying creatures.

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  8. Tacos La Malquerida

    restaurant

    Tv. do Marquês de Sampaio 14, 1200-262 Lisboa, Portugal

    Mexican tacos (pork/mushroom) for just €1, 6pm-7pm

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  9. O Churrasco

    restaurant

    R. das Portas de Santo Antão 85, 1150-266 Lisboa, Portugal

    Rotisserie chicken with crispy skin

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  10. Monsanto

    attraction

    Portugal

    Unique medieval village, filming location for House of the Dragon, nicknamed “the most Portuguese village of Portugal”, one of the 12 historical villages, houses built from the stone and within it, rocks stand defying gravity, plenty of accommodation options, cafés and restaurants, avoid high season (June to August)

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  11. Confeitaria Nacional

    cafe

    Praça da Figueira 18B, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal

    Sweet coconut brioche, a local favourite

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  12. Passadiços Barranco do Demo

    attraction

    Alferce, Portugal

    Hidden, circular trail with wooden boardwalks, epic mountainside views, and peaceful mountain stream, picnic tables located at both ends

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  13. Manteigaria Silva

    shop

    Rua D. Antão de Almada 1 C e D, 1100-197 Lisboa, Portugal

    100% Iberian, acorn-fed ham

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  14. Café Castro's

    cafe

    R. Camilo Castelo Branco 18, 1150-084 Lisboa, Portugal

    Flaky Portuguese custard tart

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  15. Royal Spicy

    restaurant

    Rua do Conde de Redondo 127, 1150-104 Lisboa, Portugal

    Rich, fragrant curry with fresh naan + chicken biryani

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  16. Praia Nova

    attraction

    Vila Nossa Sra. da Rocha 140, 8400-498 Porches, Portugal

    Secret tunnel to the beach

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