Moon Lisbon & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Strategies to Avoid Crowds

by Carrie-Marie Bratley

From the vibrant azulejo tiles and colorful rooftops to the warm, golden coastline, get to know the charming City of Seven Hills with Moon Lisbon & Beyond .



Day trip itineraries, favorite local spots, and strategies to skip the Take your time with Moon Lisbon & Beyond .




Exploring more of Europe? Check out Moon Venice & Beyond or Moon Barcelona & Beyond .

256 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2019

Reviews

[Laurie Byro · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed and donated this to the library. Some of the best towns sintra etc, not mentioned as it should be especially the wells. The Initiation Well (Poço Iniciático) in Sintra, Portugal, is a stunning 27-meter deep "inverted tower" located at the Quinta da Regaleira estate. Built between 1904 and 1911, it features a moss-covered spiral staircase designed for secret Masonry or Templar initiation rituals, not for water. It is a top tourist site representing Dante's Nine Circles of Hell.Key Details for Visitors:Location: Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra.Design: An inverted tower with 9 levels (flights of stairs) designed by Luigi Manini for Carvalho Monteiro.Experience: Includes a descending spiral staircase, subterranean tunnels, and a small lake you traverse by stepping stones.Best Time to Visit: Generally open daily from 10:00 AM, with last entry around 5:30 PM (hours can change). It is recommended to go when dry to avoid slippery conditions and flooding. Getting There: Accessible from Lisbon by train and a short tuk-tuk/bus ride, or as part of guided tours. BTW I have MS and it was slippery but a lot of places to hold on and about 2 inches of water at the bottom, but a highlight of Lisbon/close day trips. Don't miss it.