#azulejos

The name of the restaurant is "AZUL" correct me if I’m wrong its kinda mixican fusion. I liked the vibe in this place thou its more welcoming and the staff are nice. The food that I ordered looks and taste appetizing. Give a try if you pass to the Changping Road. 😁 #tripblazers #azulejos #wintergetaway #solotravel

Porto has surely gained a lot of attention over the last few years, and for good reasons: it’s vibrant, colorful, easy, not expensive at all and you can get everywhere on foot! As soon as I stepped out of the São Bento station right before sunset I was invested by the energy of this city and started exploring every part of it, starting from the Dom Luis I bridge over the Douro river, which is definitely the first stop I suggest to have a fantastic view of Porto and its prominent Ribeira district. What I loved the most was wandering through its steep, colorful alleys that are still incredibly authentic and mostly untouched. Put in some good, comfortable shoes then get lost in this part of the city. At the top of the city there are some incredible churches, like Igreja do Carmo and Capela das almas: these two have some amazing facades entirely covered by tens of thousands of blue tiles called “azulejos”. You can see these azulejos across the city in other spots too, including the station as mentioned earlier of São Bento. A 15-minute bus or train ride will get you to the beach to breath in some air from the Atlantic Ocean. You can either go to the lighthouse at Foz do Douro or head over to Senhor da Pedra’s beach, notable for its small church on the rocks! A visit to Porto (and Portugal in general) is not complete without eating a lot of pasteis de nata as well. They sell these yummy pastries everywhere, but some places are better than others: don’t miss those at Mantegaira and Combi cafè! #portugal #porto #ribeira #azulejos #travel #awesomepic

#myhiddengems Exploring the multicolored houses of Lisbon was one of the most vibrant and delightful parts of my vacation! 🌈🏠 Walking through neighborhoods like Alfama and Bairro Alto, I was greeted by streets lined with buildings painted in every color imaginable, from bright yellows to deep blues, and covered in intricate azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles). Each house seemed to tell its own story, with charming details like wrought-iron balconies, flower pots, and quirky doorways. 🌺🌿 The best part is that there's no entrance fee—you can wander these picturesque streets for free and soak in the beauty of everyday Lisbon life. These neighborhoods are not just for show; they're alive with locals hanging their laundry out to dry, children playing in the narrow lanes, and the aroma of freshly baked pastéis de nata wafting through the air. 🥐 After taking countless photos, I grabbed a coffee at a small café and enjoyed people-watching as the city went about its day. With the iconic São Jorge Castle and the lively Praça do Comércio nearby, these colorful streets are a perfect start to any Lisbon adventure. #trip #LisbonColors #Azulejos #CityLife #TravelDiaries #PortugalMagic