I was warned to train for the Portuguese hills but I thought "Not me, I walk in hills all the time at home". No. I was wrong. Porto and Lisbon are SERIOUS workouts. But OMG, I fell hard in love with Porto.
The great thing about living in Porto (and probably Lisbon as well) is that navigating pretty much any other "hilly" place seems like a walk in the park afterwards, except for some Italian cities maybe.
We went to Lisbon in February a few years ago. Temperatures daily were low 50's to low 60's; we never had to make a reservation at a restaurant; the tram 28 was not crowded nor hot. In general, a very pleasant and comfortable experience. One of the best European cities to visit.
Went to Lisbon for the first time back in December 2023. Now it just might be one of my favorite cities in THE WORLD. Great video here, but no gym workout can prepare you for some of those monstrous hills in Lisbon 😂
Developed a rash on the calf after a weekend of hot walking! My doc at home said: congrats! You’ve got what we call- Disney Leg! I’d still do it all over again anytime! Great city!
We loved our recent trip to Lisbon. The hills almost killed me. I know I was warned, but it really seemed like you had to go up hill to go down. Can’t wait to go back!
I wouldn't put the hills in the hate category. For anyone that visited for instance Barcelona like myself, I almost felt claustrophobic, you're always under shade, you can't see past the next intersection, sometimes it feels difficult to know where you are going. I had this idea that it would be possible to see la sagrada familia from everywhere but you can't even see the tip one street before. Hills are what make Lisbon (and Porto) special, sunny and spacious, the river and the sea is visible from pretty much everywhere, barely any shade. The cobblestone sucks, not going to lie, I'm always slipping. My girlfriend broke her arm 2 weeks ago because of it
We go to Lisbon every year as my husband has family there. We stay in the Alameda area as it’s not so touristy and has some great local restaurants. I can recommend a trip to Queluz Palace which is lovely and without the crowds of Sintra. Also really enjoy the Expo area in the evening, a great place for a riverside stroll, and the mall there is handy as it’s open until midnight.
Love the video, can share similar experience we encountered when we visited Lisbon March, 2023. We were also approached by a guy asking about drugs, we said no thanks and moved on, no harassment of any kind. The hilly streets were also challenging for those not fit. The narrow streets were also something we aren’t used to.
I just visited both Porto and Lisbon during spring break! Loved Porto, the people were warm and friendly unlike those in Lisbon. In Lisbon the weather was miserable and there weren’t as many locals who spoke English. Anyways I hope to return to see the areas I didn’t have a chance to visit. And hopefully the weather will be better.😊
If you really must have an early lunch or dinner, it is very easy to go to the restaurants in any Mall. Some of them have decent restaurants and even churrascarias!
Been here for four days, not one person has offered me drugs. Lisbon is great!! but the amount of tourists is incredible weekend or weekday now! From Canada the Euro costs us $1.50 its expensive! The hills are crazy! If its raining be very careful!! The streets are very slippery! The downtown core is packed! All day!! The food is good, Go to Bonjardim!! Fantastic peri Peri peri chicken snd other Entrees. The people are very friendly, some amazing places in different areas. Walk around, we had no problem eating at six or seven in the evening. Take tram 25 its not packed all the time a great ride. We walked the hill up to St George's castle!! A very unique scenic walk if your up for it, with two senic Lookouts.Took the bus back down. Over tourism is here, if you don't like crowds you may not like it here, but a very unique city.
I spent a month in Lisbon. I stayed in Sacavem, 8km to the north but it only took me 15 minutes by train to get into the city centre. The sidewalks are made out of chunks of Dolomite (manganese limestone). This makes them very hard wearing but slightly slippery even in dry weather. As a result, your feet are never getting a firm grip and it makes walking long distances arduous. Your feet will tire. Some hills are very steep so get a bus or tram to the top and walk down. Tram 28 is a bumpy ride. It's more comfortable getting the bus. The Belem seafront is much easier to walk because it's all flat. Go visit the technology museum and military museum on the Belem seafront. Hiring e-bikes and e-scooters are also an option. The best view of the city is from the Christ Statue on the opposite bank of the Tagus river. Get there by ferry boat and bus. Get the bus back over the 25th April bridge. Go eat at the ruined LX factory complex. Sintra is very hilly, so if you struggle with walking, I suggest Quelez Palace as an alternative. It's a Portuguese version of Versaille and it's all flat to walk around. You will see one of the earliest tennis courts in the gardens and it's where the Royal stables are located. The Oriente district is all modern with long cycling paths. Up towards the Vasco de Gama bridge you can see flocks of Flamingos. Central Lisbon is extra busy when the cruise ships come into dock. Nightlife is in Bairro Alto district. Pay a visit to the former Central Bank of Portugal. It's free to enter and you can touch a solid gold ingot behind bars in the vault. Carry coins on you. You will need them to use public toilets. And study how to order a coffee. The types of coffee they serve are not the same as in northern countries. A basic coffee from McDonalds in Lisbon is like a small expresso not a huge cup of watery coffee. If you really want to be adventuress, visit Thiep Senegal, a small but friendly African restaurant in the winding backstreets of Rossio.
Just got back from 4 nights in Lisbon...we loved it. I should have gotten a fado restaurant recommendation from you. The one we went to was good...but certainly a tourist trap. I can verify that spring break is a great time to go. The weather, while it was predicted to be rainy, was actually sunny for us and around 65 degrees. And, I imagine much less tourists than the summer. I didn't mess with taxis at all. Uber & Bolt were awesome and so reasonably priced.
Was there for a week last month. Walked all over. Nobody tried to sell me drugs (maybe because I'm in my 70s). Coming from a place that is flat, I loved the hills. Had no trouble getting on-line reservations for dinner at 7:30. I understand that Lisbon is not cheap for locals, but for tourists from the US, it is inexpensive, especially compared to the US and many European cities. That includes lodging, excellent food and good public transportation. Hoping to return.
Here's your chance to impress her while in Lisbon. If the weather is nice, take her to Quiosque do Adamastor (look it up on Google Maps). Start at the Bica funicular behind Time Out Market, take that up the hill, then turn left and follow the map to get there. Try to arrive a couple hours before sunset. The Quiosque is quite nice, and a huge crowd typically gathers there for the sunset. Great view of the bridge and the river at sunset. Afterwards, short walk to Bairro Alto for some partying.
I liked the sense of history and the friendliness of the people as well as the great weather. I loathed the “blind” accordion players on the metro. Those guys are not blind at all they “accidentally” barge into likely targets on the metro and then tap their white stick on something metal to summon their fellow gang members. Lucky for me the transit staff were already chasing them and I worked out what was going on before it was too late. You are correct about the hills and those tiled pavements. If you want to avoid the super crowded regular tram there is a more expensive restored tram that only does booked tourist trips of the city.
Those guys were there when i lived there too 2 decades ago. Saw some blind people get really mad at them for giving people the wrong impression of blind people's abilities. It was pretty intense
I was in Lisbon earlier in the month and before I even got from the Marques De Pombal metro station to my hotel was approached 4 or 5 times by the fake drug scammers in the space of about 15 minutes. I got used to ignoring them throughout my trip but it was an minor annoyance - the Avenida da Liberdade was pretty bad for it. Apart from that I really enjoy Lisbon and I actually really like walking up the hills to the various miradouros (viewpoints) and just wandering about in general. Weather when I was there was awful in terms of periods of torrential rain but was still enjoyable. Managed day trips to Cascais and Sintra without getting drenched. Went inside the Pena Palace in Sintra but it wasn't really enjoyable due to the sheer numbers of people and that was on a Weds in March and and with a timed appointment slot. The Moors Castle and The National Palace of Sintra were much more enjoyable as was the walk from the station up to the castle. But Lisbon itself is a great city and hopefully I will be back soon and hopefully the weather will be better.
Mark the worst thing about Portugal is the cobblestones and the hills. I have limited mobility so if it rains sometimes I cant leave my hotel just in case I slip which has happened before.
I love lisbon. I have a house in Sesimbra and an apartment in the Alfama one block away from the Pantheon. Im from Washington state. i will say the only "hate" ive had that you shared is the hills and slick cobble streets. ive never ran into the "cocaine" peddlers there. I have seen while driving around the legal prostitutes on the side of the roads. but, i absolutely love Portugal. I recommend seeing as many castles as you can. From Sao Jorge to Pamela to Obidos to the Moorish castle, they are all spectacular! ...Ill be going back for the summer next month and i cant wait!
Hey Wolter, thanks for an interesting talk. What is that sort of open-standing cable car you're showing in between? Never heard about it. Is it in Lisbon? Thanks a lot!
We thought the exact same about the packed trams! We enjoyed the bus a lot more, especially to go to the castle/Alfama. Check out our videos about Lisbon for our perspective, we found probably the best Portuguese pastries (and it's not Pasteis De Nata) Thanks for the great video Mark! Cheers
I don’t know if it was the same district you talked about in the first dislike, but I remember going to Cafe Klandestino in an Uber. All the males on the street wore the same exact thing: sneakers, jeans, black “leather” jacket
Lisbon Disneyland...born and bred in Lisbon. City is unrecognisable. I get it things cannot remain the same and progress is needed. But the whole tourism thing pushed locals away...expensive, unaffordable, chaotic..well..
Love Lisboa ! I would move there if the opp. came. Def music lovers get to see some live FADO music. Get lost and find your way back to your lodging. Obidos is cool & sintra is a short ride
@@woltersworld i spend 2 weeks there and fell in love went all over , Lisboa , Sintra , Obidos. Porto , sierra De Estral , Nazare all over Portugal is great hope to return and fill see more of it
Good tips. Correction on pronunciation though at 14:02 the City of Setubal is not pronounced as you read it in English, its pronounced "Shtoolbal". Also with thank you - Obrigado - the O at the end is pronounced with a U - so like "Obrigadu" (male).
Would Lisbon be similar to San Francisco hills going up California street to the top of hill and down to fisherman’s wharf and back up? Can I train for Lisbon there
Start training now!! The hills in Lisbon are something else 😅. I injured my Achilles tendon before I went and it didn’t heal in time, it was so painful but I pushed myself and absolutely loved the city.
I had almost a great time when I visited there. The city was nice, the weather was great, transportation worked great with a Navegante card. The only thing that made it less than great was another tourist that accused me of taking photos of someone I could't even see from where I was standing. I'm not I violent person but I had to walk away so I didn't clock him infront of his family. 🤬 Edit: He didn't even apoligize when I showed him my photos which clearly wasn't of what he accused me of photographing.
I’m a portuguese girl and these guys came to me as well 😂 they are very annoying. But they do it more with men. Went to the oceanarium last month after yeaaaars & I loved it! So beautiful. Also went to the zoo a couple of years ago, I think it’s one of the best zoos in Europe. I’ve been to the London zoo and I was like “whaaat?”. No comparison.
Well now I’m a bit worried about falling. Anyone have a good grippy shoe recommendation? I’m pretty clumsy and had hip replacement last year (not from the clumsiness lol, just arthritis).
Had a great trip to Lisbon. I was concerned about the warnings I saw concerning falling on the cobblestones. I walked about 8-10 miles a day, lots of hills, lots of wet weather. I don't think falling is inevitable if you pay attention to where you are going! I am a clumsy person and I had no mishaps.
Portugal may be affordable from a tourist point of view but not for the locals that live on a Portuguese salary. Plus the people who live in Lisbon don’t go to tourist areas, they go to work. They have to pay rent, electricity, taxes and they also have a family to feed. 04:35.
Every travel chanel says the same from Budapest, but for the local it is expensive. Especally from the last years 45% inflaction. But I understan that for us or western tourist/travellers it is cheap.
@@norwegianblue2017 What money? Lisbon is a destination for a day or two, how much money do you spend in 2 days. You eat a Pastel de Nata and go to a restaurant and you ride the tuk tuk and that's it . Thank you for the 10 euros you spent in Lisbon!
Oh wow, that first point reminds me of the time me and my brother were accosted by a cocaine dealer on the strip in Albufeira. Indeed, that's something to watch out for throughout the country, though this particular case occurred late in the evening. Just keep walking and you'll be fine
The hills, and the slick pavement tiles are what I don’t like about Lisbon, and other parts of Portugal. Walking up the hills is okay because I’m fit, but walking down hills is very hard on my knees, coupled with the slippy tiles is nerve wracking, as are the taxi rides with crazy drivers. Other than these, it’s my favorite European country.
Oh dear I come from a Coal Miner's family and eat by 5:30 pm at the latest lol.... This usually works out well for me when traveling as I never have to make reservations- but if the kitchens are closed until 9pm in Lisbon that won't work. Are a lot of the authentic restaurants open for lunch and what time range is lunch usually? Thanks.
That about drugs sometimes they use colors to refer to it like in Budapest. God perhaps they only aim foreigners because in Lisbon I never see it. If you like a good track on the woods you have the check Monsanto's (the real Monsanto ancient extinct Vulcano) florest tracks. You can do it by foot or with a bike. And theirs is a 'miradouro' with kids playground, including a city simulator with road signals , roundabouts, only for kids play with bicycles and similars
I was warned to train for the Portuguese hills but I thought "Not me, I walk in hills all the time at home". No. I was wrong. Porto and Lisbon are SERIOUS workouts. But OMG, I fell hard in love with Porto.
Same! I walk 10-12k steps a day and hills routinely. And the hills were crazy!!
Now you know why i was so svelt and trom back then when i loved there. 😊
We talkin Naples, Italy type of hills? What a work out
I'm portuguese. Living in Lisbon is something else
The great thing about living in Porto (and probably Lisbon as well) is that navigating pretty much any other "hilly" place seems like a walk in the park afterwards, except for some Italian cities maybe.
We went to Lisbon in February a few years ago. Temperatures daily were low 50's to low 60's; we never had to make a reservation at a restaurant; the tram 28 was not crowded nor hot. In general, a very pleasant and comfortable experience. One of the best European cities to visit.
I loved the review, as a Portuguese citizen I was very grateful for the honesty. Cheers.
Obrigado!!
You love being lied to😅
known as Olissipo by the romans, also known as the city of 7 hills.
lt's municipality was attributed by Julio Cesar, no less.
Going there from May 5-9, very excited!
Awesome! Have fun!
Lisbon is one of my favorite cities!!! I’d visit again in a heartbeat, there’s not many places that I can say that.
So sweet 🥹 glad you like it
Go to pink street and enjoy the urine stench. Tourists love it😅
Visiting Spain, and was undecided whether to stop over in Lisbon. Your reviews convinced me to spend a few days there. Thanks.
walking the hills is good for your heart, and to lose some weight. It is perfect.
You also sweat your nice clothes. Thanks no
Went to Lisbon for the first time back in December 2023. Now it just might be one of my favorite cities in THE WORLD. Great video here, but no gym workout can prepare you for some of those monstrous hills in Lisbon 😂
I love Lisbon!!!!
Developed a rash on the calf after a weekend of hot walking! My doc at home said: congrats! You’ve got what we call- Disney Leg! I’d still do it all over again anytime! Great city!
We loved our recent trip to Lisbon. The hills almost killed me. I know I was warned, but it really seemed like you had to go up hill to go down. Can’t wait to go back!
I wouldn't put the hills in the hate category. For anyone that visited for instance Barcelona like myself, I almost felt claustrophobic, you're always under shade, you can't see past the next intersection, sometimes it feels difficult to know where you are going. I had this idea that it would be possible to see la sagrada familia from everywhere but you can't even see the tip one street before. Hills are what make Lisbon (and Porto) special, sunny and spacious, the river and the sea is visible from pretty much everywhere, barely any shade. The cobblestone sucks, not going to lie, I'm always slipping. My girlfriend broke her arm 2 weeks ago because of it
What foot wear do you need to wear?hope she is okay..
Lisbon is such an incredible beautiful city. We visited last year November. Absolutely love it!
We go to Lisbon every year as my husband has family there. We stay in the Alameda area as it’s not so touristy and has some great local restaurants. I can recommend a trip to Queluz Palace which is lovely and without the crowds of Sintra. Also really enjoy the Expo area in the evening, a great place for a riverside stroll, and the mall there is handy as it’s open until midnight.
Will be spending 2 weeks in June…can’t wait. It looks amazing!
I was in Lisbon as things were just opening up after Covid and there were no crowds, which was great.
Day trip to Tomar - A gorgeous Knight's Templar enclave!
Our kids especially love Tomar.
Oh would love to go there but would need more time
I was there in February and it was wonderful and not overcrowded. Much more relaxed in the off season.
nice video about Lisbon,can;t wait spring time to visit this city.Keep going.
This is a very accurate and informative video
Love the video, can share similar experience we encountered when we visited Lisbon March, 2023. We were also approached by a guy asking about drugs, we said no thanks and moved on, no harassment of any kind. The hilly streets were also challenging for those not fit. The narrow streets were also something we aren’t used to.
I just visited both Porto and Lisbon during spring break! Loved Porto, the people were warm and friendly unlike those in Lisbon. In Lisbon the weather was miserable and there weren’t as many locals who spoke English. Anyways I hope to return to see the areas I didn’t have a chance to visit. And hopefully the weather will be better.😊
@woltersworld Great breakdown of Lisbon's charms and challenges.
A little less conversation and more action! 😂😂😂😂😂😊
If you really must have an early lunch or dinner, it is very easy to go to the restaurants in any Mall. Some of them have decent restaurants and even churrascarias!
Been here for four days, not one person has offered me drugs. Lisbon is great!! but the amount of tourists is incredible weekend or weekday now! From Canada the Euro costs us $1.50 its expensive! The hills are crazy! If its raining be very careful!! The streets are very slippery! The downtown core is packed! All day!! The food is good, Go to Bonjardim!! Fantastic peri Peri peri chicken snd other Entrees. The people are very friendly, some amazing places in different areas. Walk around, we had no problem eating at six or seven in the evening. Take tram 25 its not packed all the time a great ride. We walked the hill up to St George's castle!! A very unique scenic walk if your up for it, with two senic Lookouts.Took the bus back down.
Over tourism is here, if you don't like crowds you may not like it here, but a very unique city.
Visited Lisbon in December. Absolutely loved it
Its an awesome city
@@woltersworldyou must be a real estate agent. Lisbon sucks big time
@@paulomendes4892 i love it :) (the town and your comment. Made me chuckle. thanks)
Great vlog! Love my forever home Lisboa! Pros far outweigh the cons!!! ❤Portugal
We stayed in Alfama and loved the hills
I spent a month in Lisbon. I stayed in Sacavem, 8km to the north but it only took me 15 minutes by train to get into the city centre. The sidewalks are made out of chunks of Dolomite (manganese limestone). This makes them very hard wearing but slightly slippery even in dry weather. As a result, your feet are never getting a firm grip and it makes walking long distances arduous. Your feet will tire. Some hills are very steep so get a bus or tram to the top and walk down. Tram 28 is a bumpy ride. It's more comfortable getting the bus. The Belem seafront is much easier to walk because it's all flat. Go visit the technology museum and military museum on the Belem seafront. Hiring e-bikes and e-scooters are also an option. The best view of the city is from the Christ Statue on the opposite bank of the Tagus river. Get there by ferry boat and bus. Get the bus back over the 25th April bridge. Go eat at the ruined LX factory complex. Sintra is very hilly, so if you struggle with walking, I suggest Quelez Palace as an alternative. It's a Portuguese version of Versaille and it's all flat to walk around. You will see one of the earliest tennis courts in the gardens and it's where the Royal stables are located. The Oriente district is all modern with long cycling paths. Up towards the Vasco de Gama bridge you can see flocks of Flamingos. Central Lisbon is extra busy when the cruise ships come into dock. Nightlife is in Bairro Alto district. Pay a visit to the former Central Bank of Portugal. It's free to enter and you can touch a solid gold ingot behind bars in the vault. Carry coins on you. You will need them to use public toilets. And study how to order a coffee. The types of coffee they serve are not the same as in northern countries. A basic coffee from McDonalds in Lisbon is like a small expresso not a huge cup of watery coffee. If you really want to be adventuress, visit Thiep Senegal, a small but friendly African restaurant in the winding backstreets of Rossio.
What type of coins are best for bathrooms? Is it typically euro?
@@maggiez3677I'm currently in Europe. They take 50 Euro cents at toilets.
@@citroniron8861 thank you!!! I'll be sure to grab some
I call that burned coffee. Prefer coffee like in Germany or Holland
@@maggiez3677it used to be free. With tourists we have to pay for a shit
6th reason to love Lisbon, Portugal🇵🇹 NFKRZ moved there
Cant wait 2.5 months,ill be in Lisbon,good stuff.
you will love it eric!
due is living life...wonderful places with wonderful family
Just got back from 4 nights in Lisbon...we loved it. I should have gotten a fado restaurant recommendation from you. The one we went to was good...but certainly a tourist trap. I can verify that spring break is a great time to go. The weather, while it was predicted to be rainy, was actually sunny for us and around 65 degrees. And, I imagine much less tourists than the summer.
I didn't mess with taxis at all. Uber & Bolt were awesome and so reasonably priced.
Sounds like you had a great time
Good point, thanks for showing us.
You are a great narrator. Just saying. Love the channel
I love Lisbon.
I will travel over there for the next months ☺️😁😁 after that I will tell you about my experience 🎉🎉
Geat video. You have a beautiful family!.
Was there for a week last month. Walked all over. Nobody tried to sell me drugs (maybe because I'm in my 70s). Coming from a place that is flat, I loved the hills. Had no trouble getting on-line reservations for dinner at 7:30. I understand that Lisbon is not cheap for locals, but for tourists from the US, it is inexpensive, especially compared to the US and many European cities. That includes lodging, excellent food and good public transportation. Hoping to return.
Yay will be there in May!!!!
Im jealous!!!! You will have so much fun!
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Do you have a video on just the food in Portugal? We are headed in May and cannot wait!
Doing a 6 day trip between Porto and Lisbon for my girlfriend’s birthday in a week. This video could not be better timed lol
You two will have a blast!!!
Here's your chance to impress her while in Lisbon. If the weather is nice, take her to Quiosque do Adamastor (look it up on Google Maps). Start at the Bica funicular behind Time Out Market, take that up the hill, then turn left and follow the map to get there. Try to arrive a couple hours before sunset. The Quiosque is quite nice, and a huge crowd typically gathers there for the sunset. Great view of the bridge and the river at sunset. Afterwards, short walk to Bairro Alto for some partying.
Every major city in the world has the same problems as Lisbon, except maybe for the hills 😅. Amazing city though 🎉😊
But dang i had a good behind those years i lived on those hills :)
I liked the sense of history and the friendliness of the people as well as the great weather. I loathed the “blind” accordion players on the metro. Those guys are not blind at all they “accidentally” barge into likely targets on the metro and then tap their white stick on something metal to summon their fellow gang members. Lucky for me the transit staff were already chasing them and I worked out what was going on before it was too late.
You are correct about the hills and those tiled pavements. If you want to avoid the super crowded regular tram there is a more expensive restored tram that only does booked tourist trips of the city.
Those guys were there when i lived there too 2 decades ago. Saw some blind people get really mad at them for giving people the wrong impression of blind people's abilities. It was pretty intense
Hospitable because they need money. But I doubt you ever make friends here
Do you have a video of your recommended restaurants? Thank you so much.
I was in Lisbon earlier in the month and before I even got from the Marques De Pombal metro station to my hotel was approached 4 or 5 times by the fake drug scammers in the space of about 15 minutes. I got used to ignoring them throughout my trip but it was an minor annoyance - the Avenida da Liberdade was pretty bad for it. Apart from that I really enjoy Lisbon and I actually really like walking up the hills to the various miradouros (viewpoints) and just wandering about in general. Weather when I was there was awful in terms of periods of torrential rain but was still enjoyable. Managed day trips to Cascais and Sintra without getting drenched. Went inside the Pena Palace in Sintra but it wasn't really enjoyable due to the sheer numbers of people and that was on a Weds in March and and with a timed appointment slot. The Moors Castle and The National Palace of Sintra were much more enjoyable as was the walk from the station up to the castle. But Lisbon itself is a great city and hopefully I will be back soon and hopefully the weather will be better.
Mark the worst thing about Portugal is the cobblestones and the hills. I have limited mobility so if it rains sometimes I cant leave my hotel just in case I slip which has happened before.
The food looks good here. As far as the hills, I don't think I would like that. This was a wonderful video!😊❤
Take public transportation, that is what I do 😋
Great and fun video ! Obrigado !
Thanks!
A very good video 😊 as usual
I love lisbon. I have a house in Sesimbra and an apartment in the Alfama one block away from the Pantheon. Im from Washington state. i will say the only "hate" ive had that you shared is the hills and slick cobble streets. ive never ran into the "cocaine" peddlers there. I have seen while driving around the legal prostitutes on the side of the roads. but, i absolutely love Portugal. I recommend seeing as many castles as you can. From Sao Jorge to Pamela to Obidos to the Moorish castle, they are all spectacular! ...Ill be going back for the summer next month and i cant wait!
Sintra palaces are also amazing! Pena, monserrate, Queluz palace. Quinta da regateira.
3:11 Great video! Can please you tell me the name of the meal @ 3:11 and restaurant ? - It looks delish 😋 Cheers!
Hey Wolter, thanks for an interesting talk. What is that sort of open-standing cable car you're showing in between? Never heard about it. Is it in Lisbon? Thanks a lot!
I love the love and hates ❤
Boys are really growing 👏
We thought the exact same about the packed trams! We enjoyed the bus a lot more, especially to go to the castle/Alfama. Check out our videos about Lisbon for our perspective, we found probably the best Portuguese pastries (and it's not Pasteis De Nata)
Thanks for the great video Mark!
Cheers
Great content! Cheers 🍻
Welcome to Lisbon
Hates: the hilliness and dirt/run down parts. Likes: everything else
I went there in 2019 and everything you said is true especially the drugs part. Nonetheless, it was one of my most memorable trips ever.
Awesome! Glad you had fun!
Food looks tasty
I don’t know if it was the same district you talked about in the first dislike, but I remember going to Cafe Klandestino in an Uber. All the males on the street wore the same exact thing: sneakers, jeans, black “leather” jacket
Hey Mark, great video
Thanks Tobi!
Hi, I looked that up and it’s a neighborhood but I can’t find that ride (the thing that’s going thru the trees) is it at a park?
Lisbon Disneyland...born and bred in Lisbon. City is unrecognisable. I get it things cannot remain the same and progress is needed. But the whole tourism thing pushed locals away...expensive, unaffordable, chaotic..well..
I love Lisbon! :)))
1:50 wise words
I’m planning to go to Lisbon with my mom. I would like to know if there is a driver service. If you can help me with the info I’ll appreciate it.
Love Lisboa ! I would move there if the opp. came. Def music lovers get to see some live FADO music. Get lost and find your way back to your lodging. Obidos is cool & sintra is a short ride
True on all counts :)
@@woltersworld i spend 2 weeks there and fell in love went all over , Lisboa , Sintra , Obidos. Porto , sierra De Estral ,
Nazare all over Portugal is great hope to return and fill see more of it
Good tips. Correction on pronunciation though at 14:02 the City of Setubal is not pronounced as you read it in English, its pronounced "Shtoolbal". Also with thank you - Obrigado - the O at the end is pronounced with a U - so like "Obrigadu" (male).
Hey, the Cocagne brand of Sardines are delicious! 😝
Would Lisbon be similar to San Francisco hills going up California street to the top of hill and down to fisherman’s wharf and back up? Can I train for Lisbon there
Start training now!! The hills in Lisbon are something else 😅. I injured my Achilles tendon before I went and it didn’t heal in time, it was so painful but I pushed myself and absolutely loved the city.
Not quite as steep as some of the SF hills but more often hills if that males sense in the tourist spots
I had almost a great time when I visited there. The city was nice, the weather was great, transportation worked great with a Navegante card. The only thing that made it less than great was another tourist that accused me of taking photos of someone I could't even see from where I was standing. I'm not I violent person but I had to walk away so I didn't clock him infront of his family. 🤬 Edit: He didn't even apoligize when I showed him my photos which clearly wasn't of what he accused me of photographing.
I’m a portuguese girl and these guys came to me as well 😂 they are very annoying. But they do it more with men.
Went to the oceanarium last month after yeaaaars & I loved it! So beautiful. Also went to the zoo a couple of years ago, I think it’s one of the best zoos in Europe. I’ve been to the London zoo and I was like “whaaat?”. No comparison.
Hi, that thing that you’re riding in with your kids in trees that looks like you are in Quito Ecuador - where is that? 22 seconds into video…
campo d'ourique
Well now I’m a bit worried about falling. Anyone have a good grippy shoe recommendation? I’m pretty clumsy and had hip replacement last year (not from the clumsiness lol, just arthritis).
When it rains- boots are the best
Awesome review! Comprehensive, unbias
Had a great trip to Lisbon. I was concerned about the warnings I saw concerning falling on the cobblestones. I walked about 8-10 miles a day, lots of hills, lots of wet weather. I don't think falling is inevitable if you pay attention to where you are going! I am a clumsy person and I had no mishaps.
Portugal may be affordable from a tourist point of view but not for the locals that live on a Portuguese salary. Plus the people who live in Lisbon don’t go to tourist areas, they go to work. They have to pay rent, electricity, taxes and they also have a family to feed. 04:35.
Tourists always spend more money than locals, even in the US.
Every travel chanel says the same from Budapest, but for the local it is expensive. Especally from the last years 45% inflaction. But I understan that for us or western tourist/travellers it is cheap.
@@Elatenlfrom American tourist PoV to be more precise.
@@Elatenl Mass tourism destroyed Lisbon!!
@@norwegianblue2017 What money? Lisbon is a destination for a day or two, how much money do you spend in 2 days. You eat a Pastel de Nata and go to a restaurant and you ride the tuk tuk and that's it . Thank you for the 10 euros you spent in Lisbon!
Your video is so much more informative and better than Camden David even though he has more views 😂
Oh wow, that first point reminds me of the time me and my brother were accosted by a cocaine dealer on the strip in Albufeira. Indeed, that's something to watch out for throughout the country, though this particular case occurred late in the evening. Just keep walking and you'll be fine
once someone approached me in cologne if I want to buy some of his "gutes Zeug"
Affordable only for tourists :(
Peri peri chicken 😋
As a portuguese I'm proud of this video 😌
Are you related to Mario Batali? 😊
Don't take a tram while it's following a garbage truck. :))
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The hills, and the slick pavement tiles are what I don’t like about Lisbon, and other parts of Portugal. Walking up the hills is okay because I’m fit, but walking down hills is very hard on my knees, coupled with the slippy tiles is nerve wracking, as are the taxi rides with crazy drivers. Other than these, it’s my favorite European country.
Oh dear I come from a Coal Miner's family and eat by 5:30 pm at the latest lol.... This usually works out well for me when traveling as I never have to make reservations- but if the kitchens are closed until 9pm in Lisbon that won't work. Are a lot of the authentic restaurants open for lunch and what time range is lunch usually? Thanks.
Lunch is usually served between 12pm and 14pm.
Tourist Restaurants are the worst in Lisbon. Not easy to find smth good in the city centre, definitely research!
Portugal sold its country to foreigners 😢 affordable for tourists and unaffordable for locals.
That about drugs sometimes they use colors to refer to it like in Budapest. God perhaps they only aim foreigners because in Lisbon I never see it.
If you like a good track on the woods you have the check Monsanto's (the real Monsanto ancient extinct Vulcano) florest tracks. You can do it by foot or with a bike. And theirs is a 'miradouro' with kids playground, including a city simulator with road signals , roundabouts, only for kids play with bicycles and similars
😮WEED, OMG! Which Neighborhood did you say???
Hahahaa. Dont worry, they will find you 😉
They're not selling weed. They're selling oregano. That's why the Police can't arrest them for drug traffic.
It´s fake don´t buy 😂
I feel bad as a tourist in a coastal country as I hate fish and seafood
The iberian pork (porco preto) was my favorite dish there. So you can skip the fish too :)
Nearly killed by our Uber driver. Rides are cheap though. I know they are trying to make a living, but Tuk Tuks are quite annoying.
I think you have already done a video on the love & hates of Portugal some years ago.
Yes he did but it’s always good to have more ☺️ I am going next month so it’s a benefit for a first timer like me
Always good to do updates especially since things do change.
@@EbonyMMoody Enjoy your time at Lisbon. We are gonna love it. It's a very beautiful city. Do a day trip at Sintra, fantastic place!!!