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sydneybianchi1201 Apr 13th, 2022 02:41 PM

don't miss ideas in porto
 
If I don't want a structured tour, what shouldn't I miss while in Porto...there for 2 full days.

Also, anyone ever eaten at Ponto Final in Almada, across theTagus river from Lisbon?

Maribel Apr 13th, 2022 03:31 PM

Last month we took the ferry from Cais do Sodré fluvial to Cacilhas, Almada, across the Tagus on a beautiful sunny Sunday, along with many others!.
We reserved at Atira-te-ao-Rio ("Throw Yourself in the River") this time instead of Ponto Final.

Both restaurants next to each other and share ownership (maybe?). I can't say that one is better than the other. Ponto Final is at the very end and below the elevator to the observation deck and has better views of the bridge, white the Atira-te-ao-Rio has equally nice views of the entire city of Lisbon. Both have outdoor terraces, but in March it was chilly and we weren't wrapped up enough to sit outside. Wonderful fish dishes, huge arros de mariscos that we shared, but would serve 6!
One must reserve at either. When we arrived at 12:30 all tables had been reserved.
They're reached by walking to the right after disembarking from the ferry and are a 15-minute walk down past abandoned warehouses, until you can't go any further.
Some photos:


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Atira-te-ao-Rio and Ponte Final, Cacilhas

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...22f3a9bc9.jpeg
Interior of Atira-te-ao-rio

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Arros com mariscos for 6!

kelsey22 Apr 13th, 2022 04:06 PM

If I understand your question, I visited the Porto cellars . I am not sure if I can post this...I hope so

https://www.discoveroporto.com/en/wh...-wine-cellars/

I researched them and choose a few. I went late in the day and watched the sun go down. Gorgeous. Porto is fun and beautiful.

sydneybianchi1201 Apr 13th, 2022 05:08 PM

Thank you, very helpful and I love the photos!

sydneybianchi1201 Apr 13th, 2022 05:10 PM

Just what I needed, thank you!

Maribel Apr 13th, 2022 05:13 PM

A few more-

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4c3512a01.jpeg
View of pastel Lisbon from the ferry ride to Cacilhas

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d1470ed6a.jpeg
View from Atira-te-ao-Rio

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Beware of Portuguese portions--our tomato salad at Atira-te-ao-rio that would feed 4--best tomatoes ever!

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ed5923245.jpeg
The terrace and its tiny beach

Here's their Instagram--I really loved their food.
https://www.instagram.com/atirateaorio_/?hl=en

Seamus Apr 13th, 2022 07:56 PM

You can check out Porto Walkers who do really laid back tours, many free though the ones with tastings at the Port houses have a reasonable fee.


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