TRAVEL: Lisbon Photo Diary

Just a quick post today to share my favourite foodie and beach snaps from the stunning city of Lisbon. Known as Lisboa to locals, the capital city of Portugal offers visitors sun, sea and incredible food. I must have made my way through 15 pastel de nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts) during my time there, and even travel out to Belem to visit the best pastel de nata shop in the city. Enjoy the snaps and Happy Friday! 

On board our EasyJet flight - no fear, no worries!

Our first pastel de nata at a small coffee hut in the middle of the main road into Lisbon

Chilling by the pool at our 5* Hotel (we only stayed here one night)

Our first experience of Lisbon's famous sea food; from fresh lobsters to stunning prawns, oysters and clams

The beautiful square in the center of Lisbon. From here you arrive in Down Town or the party area

The monument to discoveries. This thing was huge! We sent on friend up to take photos and we chilled by the sea instead.

The view from beneath the monument

 Exploring Cascai (cash-kei). The harbour town is rammed with tourists but boasts amazing restaurants and views if you leave the main area.

 We devoured the grilled grub from this tiny little restaurant. We waited over an hour for a table and enjoyed a place of 'meat' or 'fish'. I got sardines, the boys got pork chops

 The modern art collection in Belem. This photo does not do justice to how huge this building is. We explored the stunning collection of 20th and 21st Century art works and installations. 

Inside the modern art collection building.

 And finally the beautiful cathedral in Belem. 

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