Big breakfast to start the day - exactly what we all needed. Timed it well as after only 10 minutes there was a huge queue to get in. I was quite in my element with the coffee machine - had loads!
We walked down to a bus stop we needed to get to and then jumped on the bus out to Belém to see the tower. Bit of a shame it was covered in scaffolding, but that’s life. We had a good wander around anyway and then walked back along the river.
Stopped at the famous pastry place (Pastéis de Belém), of course - had to be done - and then carried on to a warehouse-style food and drink spot. Really cool vibe in there and we ended up staying for some lunch.
Got an Uber back afterwards and had a rest at the hotel, saving our energy for the evening.
The sunset plan was next: we headed up to the viewpoint — Miradouro da Senhora do Monte — and the timing was perfect. Beautiful place, great views over the city. From there, we made our way to a wine bar on the hill and enjoyed a couple more drinks before heading off to a Fado presentation. Really atmospheric and something we’re all glad we experienced.
After that we tried to find somewhere to eat… absolute mission. Everything either full, closed or just not appealing. Eventually we ducked into a tiny bar I’d spotted earlier - nothing fancy, in fact the complete opposite - great laugh in there, but it got us going again - and then, finally, we stumbled across what turned out to be the best place of the trip.
Brilliant food, loads of wine, and the owners were genuinely lovely people. We stayed far longer than planned and consumed far more than we needed, but it was totally worth it.
Eventually staggered our way back to the metro and then to the hotel. No nightcap for once — straight to bed!
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