Guidebook for Oeiras
Food Scene
Best gelato in Lisbon, you really can not miss this place. Go as soon as you can, as you will want to go back!
Don Pavili
4A R. Febus MonizBest gelato in Lisbon, you really can not miss this place. Go as soon as you can, as you will want to go back!
Traditional old-school high quality Portuguese food - great fish, great meat, huge portions. Try some of the specials like cabrito or cozido à portuguesa for a real Portuguese experience. We love the "filetes" (deep fried fish with no fishbones). 2 minutes walk from the house.
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O Pombalino
6 Rua 7 de JunhoTraditional old-school high quality Portuguese food - great fish, great meat, huge portions. Try some of the specials like cabrito or cozido à portuguesa for a real Portuguese experience. We love the "filetes" (deep fried fish with no fishbones). 2 minutes walk from the house.
Many consider it the best Dim Sum in Portugal, make sure to try the pork honey buns. 13 minutes walk from the house.
Macau Dim Sum
6 Praceta MaputoMany consider it the best Dim Sum in Portugal, make sure to try the pork honey buns. 13 minutes walk from the house.
Portuguese style grilled chicken - choose hot sauce, regular sauce or no sauce. Inexpensive great meal to pick up and have at home. Take out only, closes at 10PM. They also sell cold beer, chips, bread, olives and cheese. What else would you need? Less than 1 minute walk from the house.
Churrasqueira Macias
32 Rua Marquês PombalPortuguese style grilled chicken - choose hot sauce, regular sauce or no sauce. Inexpensive great meal to pick up and have at home. Take out only, closes at 10PM. They also sell cold beer, chips, bread, olives and cheese. What else would you need? Less than 1 minute walk from the house.
Neighbourhood hotspot for seafood and steak with fries. Try the plate of shrimp (camarao) and the clams (ameijoas bulhao pato) as starters; if you're hungry you can try one of the rice or beans dishes (feijoada de gambas - bean stew with gambas). The twins are also famous for their steak and fries with fried egg. Not the friendliest staff at first but it's well worth it and they may even warm up to you as you will most likely keep coming back. 3 minutes walk from the house.
R. Rodrigues de Freitas 5
5 Rua Rodrigues de FreitasNeighbourhood hotspot for seafood and steak with fries. Try the plate of shrimp (camarao) and the clams (ameijoas bulhao pato) as starters; if you're hungry you can try one of the rice or beans dishes (feijoada de gambas - bean stew with gambas). The twins are also famous for their steak and fries with fried egg. Not the friendliest staff at first but it's well worth it and they may even warm up to you as you will most likely keep coming back. 3 minutes walk from the house.
Simple, very small family owned business, where the owner, his wife and mother-in-law will serve you quality (really fresh) food, with varied options, at an unbeatable price - €5,50 for a lunch menu, that includes main course, a drink and coffee. Brazilian and Portuguese dishes, salads and vegetarian options. Lunch only most days. 2 minutes walk from the house.
R. Cândido dos Reis 77
77 Rua Cândido dos ReisSimple, very small family owned business, where the owner, his wife and mother-in-law will serve you quality (really fresh) food, with varied options, at an unbeatable price - €5,50 for a lunch menu, that includes main course, a drink and coffee. Brazilian and Portuguese dishes, salads and vegetarian options. Lunch only most days. 2 minutes walk from the house.
The beautiful and delicious Spica Bakery - try their many breads, they are all delicious (our favourites are the pumpkin walnut and the chorizo bread). Also serves light meal lunches and fantastic seasonal freshly squeezed juices. 2 minutes walk from the house. No cards, only cash. Monday to Friday from 8h30 to 7PM, Saturdays from 8h30 to 4PM, closes Sundays.
Rua 7 de Junho de 1759
Rua 7 de Junho de 1759The beautiful and delicious Spica Bakery - try their many breads, they are all delicious (our favourites are the pumpkin walnut and the chorizo bread). Also serves light meal lunches and fantastic seasonal freshly squeezed juices. 2 minutes walk from the house. No cards, only cash. Monday to Friday from 8h30 to 7PM, Saturdays from 8h30 to 4PM, closes Sundays.
Os Netos - for a reliable espresso coffee, any time of the day. They also sell cigarettes. Open everyday from 8AM to Midnight.
Rua Febus Moniz
Rua Febus MonizOs Netos - for a reliable espresso coffee, any time of the day. They also sell cigarettes. Open everyday from 8AM to Midnight.
Maybe the thinnest crust pizza you ever had, Salti is true Italian pizza and ingredients. The tiramisu is spectacular. Outdoor seating in the back. Closes Tuesdays.
Salti Vera Pizza
121 R. Cândido dos ReisMaybe the thinnest crust pizza you ever had, Salti is true Italian pizza and ingredients. The tiramisu is spectacular. Outdoor seating in the back. Closes Tuesdays.
Arts & Culture
Must visit the gardens and the palace, home of Marquis de Pombal, Count of Oeiras, iconic Portuguese prime-minister of the XVIII century. Check the visiting schedule to get a tour of the cellars.
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Marques de Pombal Palace garden
21 Largo Marquês PombalMust visit the gardens and the palace, home of Marquis de Pombal, Count of Oeiras, iconic Portuguese prime-minister of the XVIII century. Check the visiting schedule to get a tour of the cellars.
Neo classical catholic church, first built in the XVI century. You will hear the church bells from the house - 1 ring (15 minutes or 45 minutes to the hour), 2 rings (half hour after the hour), 4 rings (exact hour, followed by the number of rings to set the time!). Don't worry, it doesnt ring at night :)
Igreja Matriz de Oeiras
1 Largo 5 de OutubroNeo classical catholic church, first built in the XVI century. You will hear the church bells from the house - 1 ring (15 minutes or 45 minutes to the hour), 2 rings (half hour after the hour), 4 rings (exact hour, followed by the number of rings to set the time!). Don't worry, it doesnt ring at night :)
Royal Palace and gardens, an absolute must visit and just a quick uber trip away
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Queluz National Palace
Royal Palace and gardens, an absolute must visit and just a quick uber trip away
Parks & Nature
Small beautiful sandy beach, considered one of the best Lisbon beaches and one of the closest, with very clean ocean water (European Union blue flag).
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Beach Torre
Passeio Marítimo de OeirasSmall beautiful sandy beach, considered one of the best Lisbon beaches and one of the closest, with very clean ocean water (European Union blue flag).
Almost 6 kilometers along the beach to walk, jog, roller blade or cycle (check the schedules for cycling)
Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras
Passeio Marítimo de OeirasAlmost 6 kilometers along the beach to walk, jog, roller blade or cycle (check the schedules for cycling)
A romantic park to walk around with many activities throughout the year, including flea market the first sunday of each month and a biologic farmers market on saturday morning.
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Municipal Garden Oeiras
Rua Desembargador FariaA romantic park to walk around with many activities throughout the year, including flea market the first sunday of each month and a biologic farmers market on saturday morning.
Wide sandy beach! Gets crowded on summer weekends. 10 minute walk from the house.
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Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach
Wide sandy beach! Gets crowded on summer weekends. 10 minute walk from the house.
Huge park complete with well thought of landscaping, with references to Portuguese poets and writers. Check the schedule of festivals and concerts throughout the year or just bring a frisbee and a blanket for a picnic. 17 minutes walk from the house.
Poets' Park - Phase III
15A R. António PassaporteHuge park complete with well thought of landscaping, with references to Portuguese poets and writers. Check the schedule of festivals and concerts throughout the year or just bring a frisbee and a blanket for a picnic. 17 minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Beautiful and soulful bookstore, especially strong in children's books - visit on sundays at 11h30AM for fantastic storytelling (outside, under a tree, if it's sunny!)
Gatafunho
9 Largo 5 de OutubroBeautiful and soulful bookstore, especially strong in children's books - visit on sundays at 11h30AM for fantastic storytelling (outside, under a tree, if it's sunny!)
Oeiras largest shopping mall - foodcourt, movie theatre (originals with Portuguese subtitles), large supermarket (Continente) and all types of shops. Better to drive as parking is free but you could walk (28 minutes walk).
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Oeiras Parque
Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de MacedoOeiras largest shopping mall - foodcourt, movie theatre (originals with Portuguese subtitles), large supermarket (Continente) and all types of shops. Better to drive as parking is free but you could walk (28 minutes walk).
Small supermarket where you can get all your essentials, open 9AM to 8PM every day (on Sundays, from 9h30 to 7h30PM, and closes for lunch on Sundays). 4 minutes walk from the house.
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Minipreço
72 R. Cândido dos ReisSmall supermarket where you can get all your essentials, open 9AM to 8PM every day (on Sundays, from 9h30 to 7h30PM, and closes for lunch on Sundays). 4 minutes walk from the house.
Getting Around
Train station - halfway between Cascais and Lisbon Cais do Sodré (8 minutes walk from the house).
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Estação de Oeiras (CP)
4C R. Henrique de Paiva CouceiroTrain station - halfway between Cascais and Lisbon Cais do Sodré (8 minutes walk from the house).
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga studio across the street - check the regular classes or the open air classes on saturday morning
Centro do Yoga - Oeiras
32 R. 7 de Junho de 1759Yoga studio across the street - check the regular classes or the open air classes on saturday morning
One of the most sought after surf schools, with great teachers, for all levels and ages; they also rent surf material.
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Angels Surf School
Avenida MarginalOne of the most sought after surf schools, with great teachers, for all levels and ages; they also rent surf material.
Essentials
Top notch gym with classes, trainers, pool. You can buy a one day pass or a 5 day package at front desk, or you can register and use your subscription at other Virgin Gyms elsewhere in the world. 26 minutes walk from the house.
Holmes Place Club Oeiras
8 Rua Coro de Santo Amaro de OeirasTop notch gym with classes, trainers, pool. You can buy a one day pass or a 5 day package at front desk, or you can register and use your subscription at other Virgin Gyms elsewhere in the world. 26 minutes walk from the house.
The fire department - you will hear the siren everyday at 1PM. This is just a test :)
Fire station Voluntários de Oeiras
41/41 R. Cmte. Cordeiro CastanheiraThe fire department - you will hear the siren everyday at 1PM. This is just a test :)
The closest pharmacy, very nice and knowledgeable staff. Closes Sundays, open every other day from 9AM to 7P. Just 3 minute walk from the house.
FARMÁCIA GODINHO OEIRAS
98 R. Cândido dos ReisThe closest pharmacy, very nice and knowledgeable staff. Closes Sundays, open every other day from 9AM to 7P. Just 3 minute walk from the house.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week - this pharmacy is always open. 13 minutes walk from the house.
Farmácia Holon Oeiras
12A Avenida Moçambique24 hours a day, 7 days a week - this pharmacy is always open. 13 minutes walk from the house.
Private hospital, with emergency services 24 hours - very good and the right place to go if anything is wrong. 22 minutes walk and 4 minutes drive.
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Hospital da Luz Oeiras
12 Rua Coro de Santo Amaro de OeirasPrivate hospital, with emergency services 24 hours - very good and the right place to go if anything is wrong. 22 minutes walk and 4 minutes drive.