Lisbon - Sintra - Belem

LISBON

Free breakfast in hostel.

Quite a wide range of breakfast considering in a hostel.

 

The 24hrs Viva pass I bought includes Santa Justa Elevator till the highest level.

Another 1.50eur to go up to the lookout point.

I have 30 pax in front of me when I reached there at 0910hr.

I don't find any much spectacular view here so visit only when you have extra time.

Next, walk to Rossio station and take a train to Sintra.

I bought a train and bus ticket (Scotturb) for $15.50. Do some calculation, pay individually may be more worthwhile if you stay in a place longer. The destination I went is just enough to cover the cost of the ticket. My initial plan is to go Cabo da Roca and Estoril too but was too tired to proceed.

SINTRA train station

Once reached, take bus 434 to Castelo do Mouros.

Buying the ticket online will have 5% discount. 

I only bought it at the entrance that day. 8eur

CASTELO do MOUROS

10 mins walk from the entrance to the Castelo. 

Very windy and nice view

PENA PALACE from far.

SINTRA CENTRO

QUINTA da REGALEIRA

Entry: 6eur

Most people prefer this than Pena Palace.

The whole is very big, unless you can appreciate garden and structure. Required 1.5hrs to walk around.

After this, took Bus 403 to CABO da ROCA (40mins).

Took Bus 403 to CASCAIS.

My foot is very pain and very tired and did not explore Cascais. WHen reached and I took train directly to BELEM.

15mins walk from BELEM Train Station and I was wrong... Should alight at Alges Station and go to BELEM TOWER first and walk over to here. I did not explore Belem Tower as my foot cannot manage the distance further.

PADRAO dos DESCOBRIMENTOS

MOSTEIRO Dos JERONIMOS

BELEM

CASA PASTEIS de BELEM

400 seater, hundred years old history restaurant.

Pastel de Nata 1.05eur each, top with icing sugar and cinnamon powder. 

Had tried a few and this is still the best.

After the tea time, took Tram 15 back to Cais do Sodre.

TIME OUT, MERCADO da RIBEIRA

Lots of varieties and fully packed. after browsing still decided to go back fro Mama's dinner. Last minute dropped an email to hostel and they accepted immediately!

MAMA'S DINNER (HOME LISBON HOSTEL)

10eur

Zucchini soup

Roasted Turkey with creamy cauliflower

Apple pie with icing sauce