Lisboa, Portugal

Our last days were spent looking for christmas gifts, walking around and spotting some last places that was worth visiting. We went to the Belem area, we visited the LX Factory and we finished off our vacation by having dinner at a Fado club listening to live music, which was really beautiful. 

Sintra, Portugal

Together me and my mother decided to take one day and see something outside of Lisbon. After some research and several recommendations, Sintra was something on our agenda and a must. When we arrived, we could definitely see the reason why. As we arrived, the Disney music was playing on the streets and there were castles everywhere. It was a long day with a lot of walking, but it was amazing. We visited the Castelo De Pena and the Castle of the Moors. The pictures will explain the rest, but it was definitely worth visiting.

Lisboa, Portugal

Portugal has been one of those countries that had me go: "Oh, it´s nearby, I will go there one day but not this time". As I was planning my christmas holidays, me and my mother wanted to do something different and spend some quality time outside of Finland. We had never been to Portugal before, so it was the perfect destination for the both of us. 

I flew in from Amsterdam, while my mother came from Helsinki. We landed almost at the same time and decided to travel by Uber to our hotel, Sheraton Lisbon Hotel & Spa. Always good to say hi to my "colleagues". The hotel is ok located, not very central but close to a metro station and some shopping malls. However, our hotel had a wonderful spa and delicious breakfast in the morning. 

Our first days were spent by exploring Lisbon, travelling by the famous tram 28, we had lunch at the Time Out Market, Taberna Sal Grosso, visited several miraduros and of course the Castelo De S.Jorge. At the end of the day, we managed to visit the National Sanctuary of Christ the King. I guess the pictures speak for themselves, the views have been breathtaking and literally just made me smile. I love Lisbon so far!