Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is the country's most populous city, and also the one with the largest influx of visitors. In the city and its surroundings there is so much to see and do (and eat!).
Just a short distance from the bustling and tumultuous city center we encounter many options, from the most cosmopolitan offerings like 5-stars hotels and Michelin-starred restaurantes, to engaging and authentic spots.
Not long ago, before the contemporary and wild urban sprawl, there were many vineyards and wines produced within Lisbon's city limits. Today, unknown to many, some still exist on Lisbon's doorsteps and even within the city itself.
Wine-loving explorers who are living, visiting or just passing through Lisbon, can easily satisfy their oenophile enthusiasm with our one-day itinerary. Get ready to discover mind-blowing wineries and vineyards and taste authentic regional gastronomic specialties that proliferate throughout the city. Fasten your seat belts.
First Stop: Adega Belém Urban Winery
An urban winery in the heart of the city. Catarina Moreira and David Picard are the owners of Adega Belém, the first urban winery in Portugal. A family project, which is also the fulfillment of a dream, where wine is made, drunk and sold. Their mission statement "wines made with grapes and love and nothing else!" says it all.
The Adega has a wide program of activities: visits to the winery, wine tasting and snacks, events, workshops and a small wine store.
How to get there: From the center of Lisbon
Bus: 201, 714, 727, 751
Tram: 15E
Uber: 6-12€
Second Stop: Lunch
The Belém area offers great availability of places for lunch within walking distance, but here's our suggestion: Restaurant O Frade.
A small restaurant, where the atmosphere takes us back in time to the traditional taverns of Alentejo, and to the magical universe of the famous "vinho da talha", which the family has been making for generations to accompany the typical Alentejo cuisine.
This place is a piece of Alentejo in the heart of Lisbon.
Third Stop: Villa Oeiras
Villa Oeiras is a project born from the initiative of the Oeiras City Hall, which rescued the famous Carcavelos Wine from extinction. The first records of a wine that was produced in the region of Carcavelos can be traced back to the 15th century. By the 18th century, the Carcavelos Wine would have reached its peak in comercial popularity. Even with all its pedrigree, only in 1908 was Carcavelos officially demarcated as a wine region, and today has the "record" of being Portugal's smallest demarcated region.
Thanks to the huge effort by the Oeiras City Hall and all the people involved with this project we can again enjoy the cultural and architectural heritage, and appreciate this wine jewel that is Carcavelos Villa Oeiras.
How to get there: from Belém
By Train: Cascais direction, Belém station, less than 10 minutes walking distance from O Frade restaurant. Get off in Oeiras. Travel time: 16 minutes.
How to get there: From Lisbon's city center
At Cais do Sodré station, take the train to Cascais. Trains leave every 20/30 minutes. Travel time: 25 minutes.
How to get there: From Oeiras train station to Adega Casal da Manteiga where the Villa Oeiras wine is vinified and aged.
Taxi at Oeiras train station: 7 minutes
Buses at Oeiras Bus Station: 470, 489, 479 (16-19 minutes)
Walk from Oeiras train station to the winery, Adega do Palácio Marquês de Pombal: 10 minutes.
Fourth stop: Carcavelos Wine Brotherhood Store
This wonderful boutique store is the gateway for Carcavelos wine and other Lisbon wine appellations, in addition to regional desserts and products. It is less than a 5 minute walk from the Adega do Palácio Marquês de Pombal. Paulo Rocha, the man in charge, is super friendly and knowleadgeable.
Address: Rua Cândido dos Reis, 51 - 2780-213 Oeiras
Fifth Stop: Casa de Campo
A 5-minute walk from Adega do Palácio Marquês de Pombal, a new art and craft store in Oeiras historic center, where all items are made by Portuguese artists and craftsmen.
Address: Rua Cândido dos Reis 73, 2780-213 Oeiras, Portugal
Sixth (and last) stop: Dinner
On the way to the center of Lisbon, just before Belém, we highly recommend "Prova - Enoteca" a small and welcoming space with José and Paula's hospitality. The choice of wine is judicious and less beaten to accompany the irresistible snacks. A real Disneyland of temptations, which you can also buy and take with you.
Rua Duarte Pacheco Pereira 9E, Lisboa 1400-139 Portugal
How to get there: From Oeiras
By Train: In Oeiras take the train in the direction to Lisbon - Cais do Sodré. Get off at the Algés station. Duration 15 minutes. The restaurant is 16 minutes walk from the Algés station.
Uber: 8-15€ - Duration: 20 minutes.
How to get there: From Lisbon
Uber from the Cais do Sodré / Praça do Comercio area. About 15€ - Duration: 25 minutes.
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