LIS
The closest airport is Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS). The airport is located 30km/18mi away from Sintra. Flying directly into Lisbon will be the easiest way in!
RENTAL CAR OR UBER?
Renting a car?
Both Lisbon and Sintra are very Uber friendly. If you do rent a car, we highly recommend not driving the day of the wedding because parking is tough near the venue.
The best place to rent a car in Lisbon is at the airport (terminal 1).
Make sure to confirm you rent an automatic car if you can't drive manual.
We highly suggest you confirm to book a hybrid or fully gas car. Electric cars are becoming the standard/cheapest options but it is VERY complicated to find charging stations that are convenient.
Our venue is located approximately 30min drive from the airport which includes highway driving with tolls. The best option is to get the optional transponder from the car rental company. If not, make sure you have some coins handy to pay at the toll!
Heres a list of all the car rental companies available:
www.europcar.co.uk/ www.guerin.pt/en/
Thinking about Uber?
Uber is super easy and affordable in Lisbon. If you're not up for driving a car, just make sure you have data roaming to able to catch an Uber around the city.
One thing to note: The estimated trip cost to Sintra is €50.
SINTRA HOTELS
Sintra is a very popular tourist destination in the summer, so please don't leave your booking too late! We would strongly recommend staying in the historical town centre of Sintra, within walking distance of Casa dos Penedos (our venue). You'll have easy access to all of the best food, drinks and attractions from there as well. There are lots of nice hotels in the area, including:
- Sintra Boutique Hotel
- Lawrence's Hotel
- Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
- NH Sintra Centro | We have a promocode (see below)
Lauren and Charlie will be staying on the coast of Sintra near Praia Grande and Azenhas do Mar.
NH Sintra Centro
We have a promocode for all our guests at the NH Sintra hotel.
This hotel it's in the center of Sintra and is walking distance to our venue. It's a very nice hotel with a wonderful view of the mountains. We share all the information about this hotel and the promocode below:
GROUP DETAILS
Group Date: 5th to the 8th June 2024
PROMOCODE: NHTSINWED
If anyone is having trouble reserving with the code please email NH Hotel and cc our planner:
nhsintra@nh-hotels.com
wedding@portugalweddingplanners.com and pwp@portugalweddingplanners.com
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
15% discount on the flexible rate
You will be able to book online with a PROMOCODE, always subject to availability.
Mandatory minimum stay: 2 nights
Check-In: 3 PM (in order to secure the early check-in, we suggest the reservation of the previous night of the date of arrival)
Check-Out: 12 PM
Tourist Tax: 2.00€ per person (not included in the rate)
Guarantee: Credit card for reservation guarantee.
Cancellation Policy:
Once the individual booking confirmed, we will apply the following cancellation policy:
Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to arrival are free of charge.
Penalty of 100% of total amount for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival or in case of no-show
Lisbon!
Things to do:
JERÓNIMOS MONASTERY
Built in 1502, it’s now classified as a World Heritage Site, and is where you find the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Beautiful and quick museum! Make sure to walk around the streets for cute little shops as well.
BELÉM TOWER
Also a World Heritage monument, the Belém Tower was built in 1515 to protect the harbor.
MAAT
One of Lisbon's most iconic buildings is an exceptional example of contemporary architecture. Visitors are allowed to walk over it, to admire a view of the river and 25 de Abril Bridge.
FRONTEIRA PALACE
Most of this palace's outstanding tile collection dates from between 1660 and 1670, covering much of the interior and the impressive garden outside. It's one of the most extraordinary tiled works of art in the world, mixing Portuguese and Dutch examples next to various decorative sculptures.
ALFAMA AND GRAÇA
It’s the city’s oldest neighborhood, found around the castle (Graça) and down the hill towards the river (Alfama).
CHIADO
The city’s most sophisticated neighborhood, known for shopping, cafés and theaters.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
The entrance to this garden is through a lane of palm trees that eventually leads to an enchanted “forest” of plants brought from expeditions to Africa, Brazil and Asia in the 18th century. An attraction not to miss is the butterfly greenhouse, which is the only one in Europe that’s open to the public.
WHERE TO STAY:
If you have time to go to Lisbon before or after the wedding, we recommend staying near Chiado and Barrio Alto
MARKETS
Mercearia Biologica, Comida Independente and LX Factory are great places to visit!
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK:
Lauren and Charlie recommendations:
- A Cevicheria
If you don’t have a reservation then put your name in and grab a Pisco sour while you wait
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- El santo Lisboa
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JNcQUOI Avenida or Asia - maps.app.goo.gl/USY2zvf4QfK5urGv5?g_st=ic
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- Time out market Lisboa
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- Confraria LX
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- Ponto Final
Can get a boat to. Make sure reserve in advance. Beautiful place for sunset.
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- Restaurant come prima
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- Rooftop bar - Hotel Mundial
Great views
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- Seventh Brunch Chiado
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- Breakfast Lovers Misericórdia
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- Estrela da Bica
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- Tapisco Lisboa
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- Leonetta
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- Taverna sal grosso
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- Tapa Bucho
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- Sellva
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- Tasquinha do Lagarto
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- Panda Cantina
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- BouBou's
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- Zarah
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- Restaurante Pica-Pau
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Pensão Amor - cool bar off pink street (right above where Lauren and Charlie first met! Lauren had a drink here before bumping into Charlie and friends on pink street)
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- Taberna da Rua das Flores
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Locals recommendations:
Manteigaria for the best Pasteis de Nata
Time Out Market
Bistro 100 Maneiras
Pateo - Bairro do Avillez
Tapisco Lisboa
Tapas n' Friends Chiado
JNCquoi
Eneko Lisboa
Rocco
Sintra
THINGS TO DO:
Europe’s capital of romanticism. If you have time, you should see all of the fairytale castles and palaces, but the must-sees are:
Pena Palace It’s one of the world’s most spectacular palaces and one of Europe's most eclectic constructions. Resembling a fairytale castle.
Quinta da Regaleira An enigmatic neo-Manueline (Portuguese Gothic-Renaissance) monument is a magical place of fantastic gardens, grottoes, lakes, and a well with a monumental staircase spiraling down nearly 100 ft. Monserrate The palace mixes different styles, from the neo-Gothic to the neo-Moorish, and is topped by a dome inspired by the Duomo in Florence. It’s surrounded by a lush park with a remarkable botanical collection, with species from around the world, waterfalls and lakes, many of them created by Beckford and Cook.
WHERE TO EAT:
Cantinho de S.Pedro
Bar do Fundo
Água e Sal
Curral Dos Caprinos
Sabores do Mercado
Arola (Penha Longa Resort)
Midori (Penha Longa Resort)
Best Sunset:
Azenhas Bar
Cascais!
THINGS TO DO:
The coastline extending to the west of Lisbon leads to Cascais, an affluent seaside suburb. It’s known for its sandy beaches and a calm sea, although there are also waves for surfers. It’s the coastline chosen by most tourists for a day at the beach, as it has a regular train service linking it to central Lisbon.
Discover the old town
What was once once a sleeping fishing village along the Portuguese coast, quickly grew out to be a high-end destination along the Portuguese Riviera.
Cascais Art & Museum district
Within the walls of the Citadel of Cascais, the prolongation of the Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort fortification that used to defend the town from foreign invasions, you’ll find the elegant Cidadela Art District.
Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno or Hell’s Mouth. It’s a rock formation that was heavily eroded and where the waves come crashing in.
WHERE TO EAT:
Porto de Santa Maria Páteo do Petisco Hífen Mar do Inferno Baia do Peixe
Malacopa (tacos)
WHAT TO DO IN NAZARÉ
Home of the 100 ft wave!
Nazare is home to the 100ft wave! (If you haven't watched that documentary you definitely should before coming) Although these waves aren't always ~pumping~ it is definitely worth a stop if your have a few extra days.
1. Visit the Lighthouse (linked here) to get some amazing views
2. Take the cable car (linked here) down to the town! This is the best way to get there.
3. Head down to Praca Sousa Oliveira (linked here) and stop at any of the open air restaurants for a bite to eat!
WHAT TO DO IN FÁTIMA
Fatima - a religious pilgrimage!
For our more religious friends and family, Fatima is a short drive away from the city and an amazing experience.
Basílica de Fátima Close by is the amazing Batalha Monastery that is a must see as well.