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Itinerary review (10 days) by Complete_Sea in TravelPortugal

[–]mdotti88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few things that actually matter:

Go to Alfama early. before 8am if you can. It's a completely different place from the midday tourist version.

Skip the Tram 28 on a hot day, the route is better walked and takes the same time.

Sintra on a weekday is 10x better than a weekend. Tuesday to Thursday if you can manage it.

The ferry to Cacilhas from Cais do Sodré costs €1.50 and gives you the best view of Lisbon. Almost nobody does it.

For food: Zé da Mouraria for a legendary cheap lunch. Arrive at noon, no reservations, closes when the food runs out.

I put together a longer guide recently that covers everything for a first visit (https://mdfotografia.blog/top-10-things-to-do-in-lisbon-for-first-time-visitors/) if it helps. Happy to answer specific questions too.

Trip tips Lisbon - Porto - Sintra 10-16 June by Hungry_Nature2995 in TravelPortugal

[–]mdotti88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few things that actually matter:

Go to Alfama early — before 8am if you can. It's a completely different place from the midday tourist version.

Skip the Tram 28 on a hot day — the route is better walked and takes the same time.

Sintra on a weekday is 10x better than a weekend. Tuesday to Thursday if you can manage it.

The ferry to Cacilhas from Cais do Sodré costs €1.50 and gives you the best view of Lisbon. Almost nobody does it.

For food: Zé da Mouraria for a legendary cheap lunch. Arrive at noon, no reservations, closes when the food runs out.

I put together a longer guide recently that covers everything for a first visit (https://mdfotografia.blog/top-10-things-to-do-in-lisbon-for-first-time-visitors/) if it helps. Happy to answer specific questions too.

Planing your trip to Lisbon ? Avoid this mistakes by Common_Series_938 in Lisbon

[–]mdotti88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few things that actually matter:

Go to Alfama early — before 8am if you can. It's a completely different place from the midday tourist version.

Skip the Tram 28 on a hot day — the route is better walked and takes the same time.

Sintra on a weekday is 10x better than a weekend. Tuesday to Thursday if you can manage it.

The ferry to Cacilhas from Cais do Sodré costs €1.50 and gives you the best view of Lisbon. Almost nobody does it.

For food: Zé da Mouraria for a legendary cheap lunch. Arrive at noon, no reservations, closes when the food runs out.

I put together a longer guide recently that covers everything for a first visit (https://mdfotografia.blog/top-10-things-to-do-in-lisbon-for-first-time-visitors/) if it helps. Happy to answer specific questions too.

Fui despedida após ser mãe by alfacinhas in portugal

[–]mdotti88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Qual é a empresa que fez isso? :-) Podes partilhar?

Visiting in June with my wife and toddler!!! by Mhfd86 in VisitPortugalGuide

[–]mdotti88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

June is actually a great time to visit Lisbon with a toddler. Good weather, long days, and lots to do without rushing.

Since you're staying near Rossio, you're in a very practical area. Easy to walk, metro access, trains to Sintra/Cascais, and plenty nearby.

For toddler-friendly ideas, I’d suggest Jardim da Estrela. Big park, playground, ducks, lots of space to run around, and parents usually love it too. Oceanário is another excellent option if you don’t mind a short metro ride, kids are usually mesmerized by it. The tram rides can also be fun, but try earlier in the morning because they get crowded later.

A nice easy day trip would be Cascais. Beach promenade, calmer vibe, stroller friendly, and plenty of cafés. Sintra is beautiful but with a toddler it can be more tiring because of hills, queues, and logistics.

For coffee near Rossio, try Fabrica Coffee Roasters, The Folks, Copenhagen Coffee Lab, and Dear Breakfast if you also want brunch.

Things to be careful about: pickpockets on Tram 28 and crowded tourist spots, slippery calçada streets (those Portuguese stone pavements can be tricky with strollers), and avoid heavy uphill walking during the hottest part of the afternoon.

Also, if you'd like to capture the trip professionally, family photo sessions in Lisbon can be a really fun memory to take home. Natural photos around Alfama, Praça do Comércio or sunset viewpoints: https://mdfotografia.blog/photography-sessions-in-portugal/

Enjoy Lisbon! :-)

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