13 Activities
Gastronomy Between Lisbon and Porto
Starts from
Lisbon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
13
Duration
11 hrs 55 min
Length
223 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Lisbon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hrs 55 min
Length
223 mi
- History and Culture
- Active Leisure
- Gastronomy
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover the delicious taste of Pasteles de Belém (Belém Cakes).
- Savour the sweetness of ovo moles in Aveiro.
- Taste the variety of fish in Nazaré.
- Enjoy a good wine in Vila Nova da Gaia.
The proposal of the day is to take a gastronomic route between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal's two largest cities.
To do so, you'll make a stop in Belém to discover the place where the famous Belém cakes were first made. And, of course, taste them with a delicious coffee.
Then, you'll pass through Óbidos, where you'll love its picturesque medieval old town. There, you can try the chocolate and ginja de Óbidos, a cherry liqueur that has been produced in the area since 1987.
For lunch, drive to the coastal town of Nazaré to eat at one of the fish restaurants. It is also proposed to go up to the viewpoint and take a walk along the coast.
For a snack in the afternoon, you can go to Aveiro, which some people call "the Portuguese Venice" because of the canals and the moliceiros boats that run along them. There, you can buy the original ovos moles, a very sweet dessert.
To end the day, nothing better than a good dinner with a good wine from the Douro Valley, in Villa Nova da Gaia, on the outskirts of Oporto.
Ready for a day of good eating?
Then, you'll pass through Óbidos, where you'll love its picturesque medieval old town. There, you can try the chocolate and ginja de Óbidos, a cherry liqueur that has been produced in the area since 1987.
For lunch, drive to the coastal town of Nazaré to eat at one of the fish restaurants. It is also proposed to go up to the viewpoint and take a walk along the coast.
For a snack in the afternoon, you can go to Aveiro, which some people call "the Portuguese Venice" because of the canals and the moliceiros boats that run along them. There, you can buy the original ovos moles, a very sweet dessert.
To end the day, nothing better than a good dinner with a good wine from the Douro Valley, in Villa Nova da Gaia, on the outskirts of Oporto.
Ready for a day of good eating?
Categories
- History and Culture
- Active Leisure
- Gastronomy
The proposal of the day is to take a gastronomic route between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal's two largest cities.
To do so, you'll make a stop in Belém to discover the place where the famous Belém cakes were first made. And, of course, taste them with a delicious coffee.
Then, you'll pass through Óbidos, where you'll love its picturesque medieval old town. There, you can try the chocolate and ginja de Óbidos, a cherry liqueur that has been produced in the area since 1987.
For lunch, drive to the coastal town of Nazaré to eat at one of the fish restaurants. It is also proposed to go up to the viewpoint and take a walk along the coast.
For a snack in the afternoon, you can go to Aveiro, which some people call "the Portuguese Venice" because of the canals and the moliceiros boats that run along them. There, you can buy the original ovos moles, a very sweet dessert.
To end the day, nothing better than a good dinner with a good wine from the Douro Valley, in Villa Nova da Gaia, on the outskirts of Oporto.
Ready for a day of good eating?
Then, you'll pass through Óbidos, where you'll love its picturesque medieval old town. There, you can try the chocolate and ginja de Óbidos, a cherry liqueur that has been produced in the area since 1987.
For lunch, drive to the coastal town of Nazaré to eat at one of the fish restaurants. It is also proposed to go up to the viewpoint and take a walk along the coast.
For a snack in the afternoon, you can go to Aveiro, which some people call "the Portuguese Venice" because of the canals and the moliceiros boats that run along them. There, you can buy the original ovos moles, a very sweet dessert.
To end the day, nothing better than a good dinner with a good wine from the Douro Valley, in Villa Nova da Gaia, on the outskirts of Oporto.
Ready for a day of good eating?
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover the delicious taste of Pasteles de Belém (Belém Cakes).
- Savour the sweetness of ovo moles in Aveiro.
- Taste the variety of fish in Nazaré.
- Enjoy a good wine in Vila Nova da Gaia.
Day Itinerary
13 Activities
Day 1
222 mi1 mi
Sweets, Fish and Wine between Lisbon and Oporto
Start your day on the road where you can eat and drink some of the traditional food of central Portugal!
The idea is to start early with a hearty breakfast in Belém, near Lisbon. After strolling around Belém and seeing some of its three most characteristic monuments (the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery) you will visit the town of Óbidos. In this medieval village you will taste chocolate and cherry liqueur (be sure to try it in the traditional chocolate glass).
Lunch will be a fish-based lunch in a restaurant in Nazaré, a fishing village that holds the record for being the place where the highest wave was surfed.
Afterwards, you will stroll around Aveiro to taste other delicious sweets and, finally, you will finish the day in Vila Nova da Gaia, where you can choose between local or international food, but always with a good wine from the Duoro area.
Have a nice road trip!
The idea is to start early with a hearty breakfast in Belém, near Lisbon. After strolling around Belém and seeing some of its three most characteristic monuments (the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery) you will visit the town of Óbidos. In this medieval village you will taste chocolate and cherry liqueur (be sure to try it in the traditional chocolate glass).
Lunch will be a fish-based lunch in a restaurant in Nazaré, a fishing village that holds the record for being the place where the highest wave was surfed.
Afterwards, you will stroll around Aveiro to taste other delicious sweets and, finally, you will finish the day in Vila Nova da Gaia, where you can choose between local or international food, but always with a good wine from the Duoro area.
Have a nice road trip!
09:0045 min
Pastéis de Belém
Just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Lisbon is Belém, where the first Belém cakes (Pasteles de Belém) were made in 1837. These pastries are a symbol of Portugal and are delicious!
That's why the suggestion is to have breakfast in the original factory of these pastries, which is located very close to the Jerónimos Monastery. In this factory, which also serves as a café, you can get to know the true flavour of this sweet. The original recipe comes from the monastery and is still kept secret.
If you don't just want to eat sweets, you can also order a sandwich and a delicious coffee with milk.
That's why the suggestion is to have breakfast in the original factory of these pastries, which is located very close to the Jerónimos Monastery. In this factory, which also serves as a café, you can get to know the true flavour of this sweet. The original recipe comes from the monastery and is still kept secret.
If you don't just want to eat sweets, you can also order a sandwich and a delicious coffee with milk.
55.2 mi
1 hr 10 min
11:005 min
Car Park
You can leave your car in this car park and walk to the entrance of the old town of Óbidos: a beautiful and picturesque medieval town.
0.3 mi
10 min
11:1515 min
Medieval Market of Óbidos
The suggestion is to walk through the main streets of the walled city. You will be surprised by the flower-filled windows, some painted tiles and the stalls that offer you to taste (and buy) cherry liqueur (ginja) in a small glass of chocolate. Be sure to try it!
Chocolate is very famous in Óbidos, so much so that between April and May they celebrate the International Chocolate Festival (sometimes also held between March and April). You can take a stroll through this chocolate house and choose some to buy. On the festival's official website you can see if the next edition coincides with your visit and arrive earlier in the city.
At this time you may already want something salty, but don't forget to buy some chocolate to have on the way.
Chocolate is very famous in Óbidos, so much so that between April and May they celebrate the International Chocolate Festival (sometimes also held between March and April). You can take a stroll through this chocolate house and choose some to buy. On the festival's official website you can see if the next edition coincides with your visit and arrive earlier in the city.
At this time you may already want something salty, but don't forget to buy some chocolate to have on the way.
0.2 mi
5 min
11:3530 min
Castle of Óbidos
If you want to get to know a little more of the city, you can go to the castle of Óbidos and walk around the surrounding area to continue exploring the walled city.
Then it's back to the car to drive to the next stop and have lunch!
Then it's back to the car to drive to the next stop and have lunch!
24.8 mi
40 min
13:005 min
Car Park
Welcome to Nazaré! Leave your car in this large car park and walk towards the historic centre of the town.
0.3 mi
10 min
13:151 hr
Rosa Dos Ventos
It's time for lunch! Nazaré is a former fishermen's town that became a popular seaside town, both for Portuguese and foreign tourists.
Its historic centre is characterised by its narrow streets, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the sea. Within its white walls are hidden many restaurants that specialise in fish, and that is the proposal for lunch: try one of the local specialities.
One place for lunch is Rosa dos Ventos. It's a simple, small place, where you're sure to meet the owner and he'll be able to advise you on which fish to choose.
You can order grilled sardines, some homemade soup, potatoes and salad. There is also meat, if you don't like fish.
Another option is the Taberna d'Adelia, a larger restaurant with a much wider variety of traditional food (such as cod, broths, rice dishes, etc.) and is in the Michelin guide.
Its historic centre is characterised by its narrow streets, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the sea. Within its white walls are hidden many restaurants that specialise in fish, and that is the proposal for lunch: try one of the local specialities.
One place for lunch is Rosa dos Ventos. It's a simple, small place, where you're sure to meet the owner and he'll be able to advise you on which fish to choose.
You can order grilled sardines, some homemade soup, potatoes and salad. There is also meat, if you don't like fish.
Another option is the Taberna d'Adelia, a larger restaurant with a much wider variety of traditional food (such as cod, broths, rice dishes, etc.) and is in the Michelin guide.
0.3 mi
10 min
14:2510 min
Nazaré Funicular
After lunch, you can go to the elevator that will take you to the top of the city.
The elevator/funicular opens at 7:15 a.m. and leaves every 15 minutes until midnight. Tickets can be purchased on the spot.
The elevator/funicular opens at 7:15 a.m. and leaves every 15 minutes until midnight. Tickets can be purchased on the spot.
2.2 mi
15 min
15:001 hr
Farol da Nazaré
When you arrive at the top, you will find the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and several viewpoints from where you have a beautiful and wide view of the historic centre of Nazaré and its beaches.
You can also walk a little further to the lighthouse of Nazaré. There you will find a small museum where the history of the record of the highest wave ever surfed is told.
You can also walk a little further to the lighthouse of Nazaré. There you will find a small museum where the history of the record of the highest wave ever surfed is told.
2.1 mi
20 min
16:205 min
Nazaré Funicular
After spending about an hour (or more) at the top of town, take the elevator back down and look for the car. You can walk along the coast to where the car is. If you prefer, you can get off earlier and take a more leisurely stroll along the beach.
91.3 mi
1 hr 40 min
18:055 min
Parking
Next stop is Aveiro to try ovos moles, which are sweets made with egg yolk and sugar. They are so famous in Aveiro that they even have a monument.
You can leave the car here.
You can leave the car here.
0.3 mi
10 min
18:2030 min
Confeitaria Peixinho
One of the traditional patisseries where you can buy them is Peixinhos. There is a wide variety of ovos moles, as well as other delicacies that you can try.
One idea is to buy a few varieties of sweets there and buy a coffee to go in the nearby bars (there is a coffee shop a few metres away called Ria Café). Afterwards, you can find a spot in front of the canal and have a mini picnic.
One idea is to buy a few varieties of sweets there and buy a coffee to go in the nearby bars (there is a coffee shop a few metres away called Ria Café). Afterwards, you can find a spot in front of the canal and have a mini picnic.
0.1 mi
5 min
18:5530 min
Republic Square
After coffee, the suggestion is that you walk for about an hour through the old part of the city.
You will see some art nouveau buildings, the moliceiros (boats painted with bright colours and drawings, in which a seaweed called moliço used to be collected), canals, houses with Portuguese tiles and several stalls selling handicrafts and sourvenirs. You can also go to the Fish Market area, although at this time of day it is not as busy as in the morning.
Then get the car to continue the journey.
You will see some art nouveau buildings, the moliceiros (boats painted with bright colours and drawings, in which a seaweed called moliço used to be collected), canals, houses with Portuguese tiles and several stalls selling handicrafts and sourvenirs. You can also go to the Fish Market area, although at this time of day it is not as busy as in the morning.
Then get the car to continue the journey.
46.7 mi
1 hr
21:001 hr
Espaço Porto Cruz
Last stop of the day... dinner in Vila Nova da Gaia!
Vila Nova da Gaia is located opposite the city of Porto, in the wine-growing district. There are many wineries and places where you can enjoy a good wine with dinner.
The proposal is to end the day with a high quality dinner, with good wines and in a charming place. The place is Espaço Porto Cruz, where you can choose the terrace with 360 degree views or the restaurant which also has very good views. A great way to end the day!
The food is prepared by two well-known chefs and the person will be able to advise you on the best wines.
The proposal is to end the day with a high quality dinner, with good wines and in a charming place. The place is Espaço Porto Cruz, where you can choose the terrace with 360 degree views or the restaurant which also has very good views. A great way to end the day!
The food is prepared by two well-known chefs and the person will be able to advise you on the best wines.