60 hours in portugal

lisbon streets

lisbon

What a delicious feast for all the senses! We ate seafood like queens, stayed in the cutest hotel, and went to the best shops! Portugal is known for their pottery and textiles and did not disappoint. 

Scroll on to see where we went and what we loved, all in 3.5 dreamy days.

Casa Balthazar
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casa balthazar

Loveliest boutique hotel with the most stunning view! Pro tip: Book the Jacuzzi room and don't forget to stop by the bakery for desserts/port while you relax in your hot tub after a long day walking up those hills. 

our meal at a cevicheria
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a cevicheria

Absolutely must try the Salmon + Dragon Fruit Ceviche, Tuna Tacos, and Pisco Sour! Loved this place so much we had to go back again before we left!

oysters at oysters + margarita
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oysters + margarita

Turns out is quite the delicious combo. Cute place to sit outside and people watch while drinking expertly made cocktails and eating fantastic seafood. 

the interior at rocco
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rocco

New to the Lisbon scene but feels like it has been there forever - it is so drop dead gorgeous! Stunning interiors, delicious fresh sea food, truly the best sea bass I have ever eaten. Rocco is a must. We skipped dessert and I still have regrets about it. 

cake at landeau
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landeau

Best chocolate cake I have ever had.  Perfect pickup me up with a cafe and surrounded by amazing shops. 

shopping at shon mott
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shon mott

Literally bought a new wardrobe here. Shon Mott is a Spanish brand making classic cuts with beautiful fabrics. Located at R. Dom Pedro V 43, 1250-092 Lisboa, Portugal in the heart of the shopping center. 

tinned fish at a vida portugesa
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a vida portugesa

Beautiful home good store with some of the best specialty food displays I have ever seen! 

shopping at anna westerlund
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anna westerlund

Love her use of color in the art, pottery, and jewelry she creates in the heart of Lisbon. "Our greatest tools are our heart and hands. When we take time to make something with our hands we connect with ourselves and others." Well said! 

homewares at cutipol
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cutipol

The most beautiful cutlery I have ever seen and a very well curated home goods store for kitchen essentials. Also happens to be around the corner from the worlds best chocolate cake. 

the beach at comporta

comporta

About an hour and a half south of Lisbon is a stunning beach community with turquoise water and white sand beaches.

You can reserve a day bed at the beach and eat some of the best seafood one will ever have while drinking delicious sangria. What could be better?! 

seafood at sublime comporta beach club
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sublime comporta beach club

Do yourself a favor and order the squid ink paella with Langostinos and a Pisco Sour. OMG! 

seafood at comporta cafe 
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comporta cafe 

About that bed on the beach while drinking sangria...... THIS IS THE FOOD THAT COMES TO YOU. Take me back! 

shopping at comporta village
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comporta village

Adorable village with the best Portuguese bakery and cute shops and yummy cafes! 

furniture at comporta selection
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comporta selection 

Dream of a shop made to look like a home complete with a real wood burning fireplace and wonderful home goods. 

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