Wonderguide by

Shakhina Pulatova

Live, Play & Work in Portugal

My favorite places and experiences in Portugal, especially when nomading in Lisbon.

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WORK: Best cafes in Lisbon

Laptop-friendly cafes and coffee shops in Lisbon where you can get work done in a creative environment. Even if you're not working, these spots are great for getting coffee (or breakfast or quick meals), reading a book or catching up with friends.

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Fauna & Flora

Shakhina:Amazing vibe and amazing food (try their Salmon Nest!). My favorite in Lisbon.

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Tease

Shakhina:Beautiful decor to put you in creative mode. Amazing desserts.

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Heim Cafe

Shakhina:Awesome for a weekend brunch or just an afternoon coffee.

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COMOBA

Shakhina:Beautiful space, beautiful food. A bit pricey for Lisbon.

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Hello, Kristof

Shakhina:Cute cafe with good food, but space is limited.

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EAT: My favorite eateries in Lisbon

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InkFarmFood - Organic food & juices. Israeli Cuisine

Shakhina:Incredible vegetarian food (best falafels in town!) and friendliest staff. Must visit while in Lisbon.

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Barracão de Alfama

Shakhina:Great restaurant for local food. Huge selection of fish and seafood. Very affordable.

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Time Out Market Lisbon

Shakhina:Huge market with zillions of food and drink options. Love it or hate it, you need to visit this place at least once. Also, for dessert, don't miss the Manteigaria for one of the best pastéis de nata in town!

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The Food Temple

Shakhina:Delicious veggie/vegan meals with a menu that changes daily by a female chef. Make a reservation. Located in Alfama, the old town of Lisbon. Good opportunity to walk around the narrow streets before it gets dark.

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Pastéis de Belém

Shakhina:The original place that invented pasteis de nata (egg custard tarts)! Very touristy and crowded, but lines move quickly.

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4 Caravelas

Shakhina:Great cocktails. Local bar frequented by "Remote Year" groups, so I'm biased :)

PLAY: Soak in the culture

Embrace the saudade! Catch some Fado (and make sure to listen to the music of Amalia Rodrigues), attend local events and check out the local art.

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Casa Independente

Shakhina:Check out some live music (check their program in advance) or just explore the building and get drinks at the bar. Located in Intendente - a hip neighborhood of Lisbon.

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Park and National Palace of Pena

Shakhina:Take a day trip to Sintra and explore this beautiful fairy tale castle. We attended an evening classical concert here and it was amazing.

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Jerónimos Monastery

Shakhina:Touristy spot in Lisbon, but definitely worth checking out.

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Livraria Lello

Shakhina:This is a famous bookstore in Porto that inspired JK Rowling to write her Harry Potter books. A must stop if you've visiting Porto.

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MAAT

Shakhina:Great museum in Lisbon with a beautiful architecture by the water.

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Lx factory india Avenue

Shakhina:Trendy arts center in Lisbon with local shops and restaurants.

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Castelo de S. Jorge

Shakhina:Historic castle in Lisbon. Touristy but worth checking out.

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Monumento a Amália Rodrigues

Shakhina:An urban art dedicated to the queen of Fado Amalia Rodrigues. We saw it as part of a street art tour and it was lovely.

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Quinta da Regaleira

Shakhina:While in Sintra don't miss this incredible world heritage site.

EXPLORE: See all the beautiful nature

Portugal has some of the most beautiful nature of the world. Get out and soak in all the beauty.

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Cabo da Roca

Shakhina:While driving to Sintra stop at this breathtaking cape at the westernmost point of Portugal and soak in the scenery.

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Azenhas do Mar

Shakhina:Charming seaside town of Sintra with beautiful views and very local vibes.

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Nazaré

Shakhina:An absolute must visit on the way to Porto. The biggest waves recorded in history and needless to say, insanely beautiful views.

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Porto

Shakhina:Do a weekend trip to Porto, a coastal city of Portugal famous for its bridges (I've seen some of the best sunsets of my life here!) and of course their Porto wine. Much more touristy than Lisbon (that's why I prefer Lisbon for living), but equally charming.