Lisbon

Try walking around Limerick , Cork , Galway , Louth , etc -same thing .....

Currently in Lisbon myself too, with family on a break.

Did the Zoo today - really, really good with a full on Dolphin show

Edit - think there was a warning no Dolphin show on Tuesday

Also did a sunset boat trip that was nice, but then again the weather today was great for February, tomorrow and Wednesday not looking as good.

Also worth jumping on the 28e (yellow) tram - the original old fashioned tram that goes from barrio alto Hill in the west to Alfama Hill in East with sll the churches and towers. Just rattle along and enjoy the views

My kids loved the pavilion of knowledge science museum,think we got the cable car down to it

Pena Palace and the Moors battlements are a must see in Sintra. The aquarium is good too and make sure you do the Tram 28 trip.

Get the train out to Cascais 30 minutes, lovely town and a lovely walk along the sea front.

One of my favourite cities, been there around 4 or 5 times now. Being offered drugs on the main stretch of shops is quite normal due to decriminalisation but if you keep walking and take no notice there's no hassle. I never really encountered it outside that main stretch and square.

As others have mentioned, Sintra is a must do IMO, get the train there (about 40 mins or so) and spend the day. The tourist hop on/off buses that stop outside the station are a handy way to fit in a good few of the attractions, just try and get to Sintra relatively early. I'd recommend Pena Palace (for the views alone!), the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira. A quick stop at Cabo de Roca is worth it too, the buses stop there for approx. 10 minutes for photos etc.

If you have enough time, train to Cascais also worth a visit, more of a beach resort feel to it, so if you're looking for a beach day its worth the trip (although I'd recommend Sintra over Cascais if you only have time for one).

Its also been mentioned, but definitely worth hopping on the 28 tram and spending a bit of time in Alfama and grabbing a bite to eat and a drink in one of the little side street restaurants. The Timeout market is a good shout as well, loads of options and a big central area with shared seating. As theteal mentions though, it can be quite manic and can be hard to even get seats for 2 during peak hours but probably be pretty chilled before or after peak lunch times mid-week.

You reminded me.

Belem, St Jerome's cathedral and the cafe for a pasties de Belem and a coffee.

Go in the back for seating down past the takeaway counter.

There is also the tower at the sea wall. We'll worth a visit and climb up the stairs.

Been there done that, and like SW, I highly recommend it. Then get the train across the bridge to the Statue. We got a ferry back after a fantastic fish dinner near the ferry terminal on the Statue side of the river.

It's even more fun driving across.... Its terrifying and I never get used to it. 😱 Lost count of thr number of cars on their roofs as them come off the bridge

I've eaten in those restaurants.

Great place for a rainy day.

We loved Lisbon. Never had any issues. Someone above mentioned the slippy surface in the rain? I’d suggest bringing a pair of runners, I ended up on my ear once - it’s no joke . Those street tiles get very slippy in the rain & the inclines and declines around Lisbon are to be respected.

Three airlines flying between Dublin & Lisbon speaks volumes.

Someone above mentioned Porto? Another great city. We combined Porto with Coimbra in our itinerary and cannot speak highly enough of both cities.

That cafe is amazing. We went into the back and sat. Fascinated by the queue out front to buy the pastels to take away.

Anyone who goes to Lisbon must have a pastel in this cafe. To see the pies being conveyed above the diners is something to behold.

Another spot to go to is setubal. Its famous for its fish restaurants which is. Cooked on charcoal outside on thf Street in summer.

The boat across to the island if the rich after lunch to Troia is worth the trip. Golden sands and clear blue water.

Lisbon is coke central, even a lot of the taxi drivers sell it and I have been approached on the streets there many times asking if I wanted to buy. I’ve also been approached many times by dodgy characters opening their coats and displaying lots of fake designer watches.

Depsite that, the city still feels safe and is a great place to visit. The most danger you are likely to encounter is getting lost along the winding, cobbled streets as they send you in one direction and then another.

Cascais is lovely and a short Train ride from lisbon . Lovely area to walk around especially the sea front area (east) and goes on for miles with loads of small cafes along the root. Nice little pub there O'Luains it behind the big chemist. Cascais also has a small beach

exactly! I actually asked our guide about why the police were turning a blind eye and he told me that.

The beaches of the Costa da Caparica coastline- a ferry ride from Lisbon - worth it if the weather is good

Any recommendations for a nice hotel that may suit two adults and two teens folks somewhere central enough if it had an outdoor pool that would be a bonus