Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Portugal Hit List

Devour: pasteis de nata, the traditional Lisbon pastry. Get the original at Antigua Confeitaria de Belém. Make sure to douse it in cinnamon.

Groove: Lux, Lisbon's most stylish nightclub. For lounging, get a drink and grab a couch upstairs, If you're in the mood to dance the night away (I really can't figure out when Lux actually closes), head downstairs.

Sleep (please, don't snore!): Oasis Backpacker's Mansion. Right in the ever-hippening neighborhood of Santa Catarina, Oasis certainly merits its ratings as one of Europe's top hostels. Euro inspired Ikea chic, cheap Portuguese meals and a bevy of well travelled guests make it an incredible deal for 15 euro a night.

Hike: Castelo de São Jorge. Once you climb up to the top of Lisbon's castle, you'll be rewarded with 360* views of the city.

Roadtrip: Sintra. The most picturesque village in Portugal, Sintra boasts castles and pastries galore. 

Window shop: Bairro Alto's stores at night. This neighborhood is certainly not asleep at night and neither are its shops! 

Hop on: 28 tram. For 1.40 euro, the Lisbon Metro takes you on a tour of the city's winding streets as the 28 swerves past many major attractions. 

Haggle: Thieves' Market. Clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, antiques, books, and CDs... what isn't for sale at this market?!

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