Alfama
Wander the cobbled streets and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the city.
Explore the Area
If you’re making a longer trip of it, there’s plenty to explore before or after the wedding. From a few days in Lisbon to beach lunches and a slower stay in Comporta, here are some ideas for your time in Portugal.
Lisbon
A few days in the city
Spend a day exploring Lisbon’s neighbourhoods, stopping for coffee, lunch and a view along the way.
Castelo de São Jorge
The Moorish hilltop castle above Alfama, with sweeping views over the rooftops and the river.
Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower
Lisbon’s great riverside landmarks in Belém — pair them with a pastel de nata from Pastéis de Belém.
Praça do Comércio & Tram 28
Stroll the grand riverfront square, then ride the famous yellow tram up through the old town.
Sintra
A day trip to the fairytale palaces of Pena and Quinta da Regaleira, about 40 minutes from Lisbon.
Restaurants & Bars
Planning lunch, dinner or a drink in Lisbon? Here are a few places to add to your list.
Insaciável
A neighbourhood wine bar near Santos with Portuguese and international wines and small seasonal plates to share. Open in the evenings.
Antiga Wine Bar
A small, cosy wine bar below the Sé cathedral, pouring Portuguese wines alongside dishes made with produce from local suppliers.
“We came here on our first trip to Lisbon together.” — Henni & Paddy
Canalha
Chef João Rodrigues’ neighbourhood restaurant near MAAT in Belém, with an open kitchen and Portuguese, Iberian-leaning cooking built around fresh produce.
BAHR & Terrace
On the fifth floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel, serving contemporary Portuguese cooking, with a terrace over the Tagus and the city’s rooftops.
Palácio Chiado
A restaurant set in an 18th-century palace in Chiado, with the SALLA cocktail bar on the ground floor and DJs from Thursday to Saturday.
Costa da Caparica
Beach clubs near Lisbon
For a beach day with lunch and drinks, head to Costa da Caparica, on the coast south of Lisbon.
Praia Irmão
A beachfront restaurant, bar and beach club for an afternoon by the sea.
Praia Princesa
A beach restaurant with beach bookings available—an option for combining lunch with time on the sand.
Book directly for restaurant tables and beach spaces, and check opening dates before making plans.
Sesimbra & Arrábida
Beaches near the wedding
Stay closer to the estate and explore Sesimbra’s waterfront or the beaches along the Arrábida coast.
Sesimbra — Praia do Ouro & Praia da Califórnia
Beaches beside the town, with restaurants nearby for lunch afterwards.
Portinho da Arrábida
A small coastal bay framed by the Arrábida hills.
Praia de Galapos
A sheltered beach surrounded by the landscape of Arrábida.
Praia do Meco
An option for a longer stretch of open Atlantic coastline. Some sections of the beach are designated for naturism.
Check local beach access and parking arrangements before setting off, particularly during the summer.
Comporta & the Tróia Peninsula
For a longer beach stay
If you have a few extra days, consider Comporta for sandy beaches, leisurely lunches and time by the sea. It’s a separate trip south of the estate—allow around an hour by car, or take the ferry from Setúbal to Tróia.
Praia da Comporta
A broad sandy beach backed by dunes.
Praia do Carvalhal
A beach option to pair with lunch at Sublime Comporta Beach Club.
Sublime Comporta Beach Club
A beachfront restaurant on Praia do Carvalhal for lunch or drinks overlooking the sea.
Tróia — Praia do Bico das Lulas
At the northern tip of the peninsula, a short walk from the ferry, with calm water and views back across the Sado estuary to Setúbal and the Arrábida hills.