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You\u2019ve heard the lingo and been hooted at by a tram. You\u2019ve tasted a traditional dish (so you thought) and the castles and cathedrals are beginning to look the same.<\/p>\n

So, when the sun goes down and the tourists begin to retreat into their hotels, how do the Portuguese live?<\/p>\n

Where do they eat, drink and spend their days? And where are these places that are filled with life, loud laughter, endless music and history that continues to inspire this way of living.<\/p>\n

All photographs courtesy Michael-Ray Erasmus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find amazing flights to Lisbon here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Eat with the Locals<\/h2>\n

The Portuguese do and know food well. Their Mediterranean-inspired dishes are hearty and explore different flavours while keeping the Portuguese spirit alive in each bite. From peri-peri chicken to elegant sea-food restaurants, there\u2019s an assortment of places and flavours to try so skip the plane food \u2018cause you better be hungry when you land.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on a budget, or not, make sure you visit Casa Dos Frangos. Located in Sintra, just outside Lisbon, it\u2019s casual, quick and DELICIOUS. They only serve grilled chicken, chips and traditional tomato salad. So come hungry and feast surrounded by locals.
\nWarning, it\u2019s Portuguese-run and only Portuguese is spoken. So it may be difficult to order at first but everyone is extremely friendly and they only make a couple of things. Just make sure you get the \u2018peri-peri\u2019 right and hopefully nothing else gets lost in translation.<\/p>\n

If your pocket\u2019s a bit bigger, Frade dos Mares Restaurant is a small, intimate restaurant in central Lisbon where food-dreams come true. You\u2019ll have to make reservations and ring the bell to get through the door, but once you\u2019re in, you\u2019re transported to a romantic, quiet place where you can enjoy a variety of amazing dishes and desserts. Don\u2019t forget to book to enjoy a dinner where the wine is flowing, food keeps coming and your waiter will appear at the press of a button (located on your table).<\/p>\n

Out of Town<\/h2>\n

If you have the time and you love seafood, try to get out of the city and head up to Ericeira – a small fishing village, dotted with blue and white houses, creating a popular weekend-getaway for locals and surfer\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n

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After about an hour\u2019s drive north of Lisbon, you\u2019ll arrive in Ericeira. Make your way towards the sea where you\u2019ll come across the spectacle that is Cesar\u2019s. A beautiful white villa that cascades down the sandy cliffs towards the sea, housing a restaurant adored by seafood-lovers and a fresh shellfish market below. The menu is extensive, filled with an assortment of seafood for you to choose from but if in doubt, head downstairs to pick out your crab or ask a waiter for their recommendation.
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\nIf you\u2019re up for it, head down to the beach with your swimming-costume and hire out a surf board and attempt a lesson in wind-surfing. The water\u2019s warm, so enjoy a surf \u2018sans\u2019 the wetsuit for a change. And if you\u2019re not up for the water sports, take a walk along the wild and uninterrupted coast line.
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Drink with the Locals<\/h2>\n

Ginja<\/h2>\n

Portugal\u2019s famous, sweet cherry liqueur, made by infusing Ginja berries with alcohol, is much-loved and can be found in small nooks of neighbourhoods or small stalls, struggling to stay up between the cobble stones. Enjoy a quick shot on-the-go, usually served in a dark-chocolate cup which you eat afterwards, along with the single berry, removing any after taste.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re up for an adventure and want to get out of town, head out-of-town to \u00d3bidos. A small and bustling historical-hub, home to one of very few medieval villages that has been able to remain untouched, allowing only foot-traffic through its castle walls. This is also one of the original homes of Ginja and you can find it every few steps when walking through \u00d3bidos. Careful, they can be mis-leading, essentially you\u2019re doing a shot each time \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Beer<\/h2>\n

Like South Africa, Portugal has developed a love for craft beer. There\u2019s an array to choose from as well as the locally-loved mass-produced beers such as; Sagres and Super Bock. Grab one and enjoy a football game in a near-by pub where you\u2019ll experience the real Portuguese-passion that exists for the sport.<\/p>\n

Wine\u2026 well, Port(ugal)<\/h2>\n

There are thousands of lush vineyards throughout Portugal. Seen as the frontier of wine in Europe, Portugal\u2019s landscape lends itself to producing a range of award-winning and exquisite wines.<\/p>\n

As for Port, of course there are thousands to try and beautiful bars to try them in. However, Port, like champagne, only comes from one distinct region in the country. So, although you\u2019ll find it in Lisbon, it\u2019s still travelled a fair distance.<\/p>\n

So when you\u2019re out for dinner or in a super-market, pick up a bottle. Wine is still reasonably-priced, showing that the Portuguese have got their priorities right.<\/p>\n

Eat on the Street<\/h2>\n

Depending what time of year you\u2019re visiting, you\u2019ll find different snacks being sold on the cobbled streets of Portugal. In winter, you\u2019ll find chestnuts. In summer, there\u2019s cut up fruit and berry-cups. Not to mention all the fresh food stalls, mainly laid out on the edges of old ladies\u2019 patios.<\/p>\n

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The cafe trend is stimulated in Portugal\u2019s streets. On every corner, or near-by, you\u2019ll find steaming espressos and endless piles of pastries. Make the most of this and eat as many pastries as possible, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

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And when you\u2019re in between, there\u2019s always a near-by Ginja stand. (See above).<\/p>\n

And enjoy Pastelle like a local<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve been in Portugal 5 minutes, you\u2019ll come across a Pastelle de Nata. A small infamous custard tart originating from Bel\u00e9m, where the wealthy live and historically would demand these delicious tarts by the dozen.<\/p>\n

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Of course you must visit Bel\u00e9m; the tower, the museum, Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery and stand in line for an original Pastelle de Nata. But once you\u2019re done and ready for your next dose, head to what\u2019s directly translated as the \u2018butter factory\u2019, Manteigaria. Where you\u2019ll watch the tarts come to life in front of your eyes before ordering a few at this bustling bakery, come cafe.<\/p>\n

Now that the craving is set and you\u2019re on a quest. Hop on the metro and take yourself to the football-loco town of Benfica where you\u2019ll discover Fim de Seculo, in front of the local market. Enjoy the neon tiles and animated conversations while tucking into your choice of pasteries. Locals have voted it to have the best pastelles in the county, giving this small bakery the title of \u2018Best Pastel de Natal\u2019 in Portugal.<\/p>\n

So if you find yourself in this vibrant and vivacious city, spoil yourself by visiting some of these wonderful places. Try speak a little Portuguese, relax with the locals and viva la vida.<\/p>\n

We travelled TAAG Airlines<\/a> for our visit to Portugal and stayed with family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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