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Cape Roca – Palace of the Marquises (Palácio da Regaleira)

🌊 ​​"Here, land ends and sea begins"​​ – Cape Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, is an absolute must-visit 📍 Between the endless crowds and the wind that blows you dizzy 🌬️, this dramatic cliffside landmark is unforgettable ⚡ Pro tip: Bring a windproof jacket—the Atlantic doesn’t play around ❄️😅 🏰 ​​Palácio da Regaleira​​ – A billionaire’s playground of secrets 🔐 Built by a man who loved mystery, this palace features a 9-story-deep well (yes, you read that right!) 🕳️ Tickets can be pre-booked online (with fees), but you’ll still need to wait in timed entry slots ⏳ Totally worth it—every corner of this palace is a fairytale come to life ✨ 🖼️ ​​Inside the Palace​​: 🌿 Gardens like Alice in Wonderland – Hidden tunnels, initiation wells, and enchanting statues 🗿 💎 Mystical symbolism – Alchemical signs, secret passages, and lush greenery at every turn 🌿 👑 Grand interiors – Lavish rooms fit for royalty (or secret society meetings? 👀) 🍽️ ​​Lunch in Sintra – Incomum Restaurant (Mind = Blown 🤯)​​ Randomly picked this spot via ride-hailing… and it became the best meal of my trip 🥇 ​​Dish 1​​: Grilled Liberty pork chops 🐖 – Juicy, tender, with a sweet-savory glaze (ate with hands, no regrets 😋) ​​Dish 2​​: Oxtail & foie gras with cheese-infused rice 🥩🍯 – A holy trinity of flavors (words can’t describe 😍) ​​Dish 3​​: Second round of clams in white wine 🍤 + ham & cheese platter with tomato jam 🍅 (addicted!) ​​Dessert​​: Olive oil pudding with Azorean pineapple 🍍, sorbet, and plum tiramisu 🍑 (chef’s creativity = 💯) 🍷 ​​Bonus​​: The restaurant has its own winery and tasting lounge 🍇 (no bad wine here, phew!) 🛒 ​​Also discovered​​: Pe de Cereja (fruit shop next door) – The owner personally helped me pick fresh cherimoya 🥭 ​​Kindness overload​​: After dinner, she washed strawberries for me 🍓 (small gestures = big happiness 💖) 🚶 ​​Post-meal stroll​​: Walked 10 mins through town, passing the town hall 🏛️, to reach the main square From here: Moorish Castle (🕌), shops, and souvenir stores galore 🛍️ 🚌 ​​Transport Tip​​: The 434 bus loop connects Cape Roca → Regaleira → Moorish Castle → Pena Palace 🚌 But BOLT app was my real hero this trip 🚗💨 (slight wait times, but door-to-door = priceless 😌) ​​Life’s too short not to share good vibes​​ 🌈 #WorldWonders #TravelDiaries #PortugalVibes #LisbonAdventures #SintraMagic #FoodieHeaven #Wanderlust

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Cape Roca – Palace of the Marquises (Palácio da Regaleira)

🌊 ​​"Here, land ends and sea begins"​​ – Cape Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, is an absolute must-visit 📍 Between the endless crowds and the wind that blows you dizzy 🌬️, this dramatic cliffside landmark is unforgettable ⚡ Pro tip: Bring a windproof jacket—the Atlantic doesn’t play around ❄️😅 🏰 ​​Palácio da Regaleira​​ – A billionaire’s playground of secrets 🔐 Built by a man who loved mystery, this palace features a 9-story-deep well (yes, you read that right!) 🕳️ Tickets can be pre-booked online (with fees), but you’ll still need to wait in timed entry slots ⏳ Totally worth it—every corner of this palace is a fairytale come to life ✨ 🖼️ ​​Inside the Palace​​: 🌿 Gardens like Alice in Wonderland – Hidden tunnels, initiation wells, and enchanting statues 🗿 💎 Mystical symbolism – Alchemical signs, secret passages, and lush greenery at every turn 🌿 👑 Grand interiors – Lavish rooms fit for royalty (or secret society meetings? 👀) 🍽️ ​​Lunch in Sintra – Incomum Restaurant (Mind = Blown 🤯)​​ Randomly picked this spot via ride-hailing… and it became the best meal of my trip 🥇 ​​Dish 1​​: Grilled Liberty pork chops 🐖 – Juicy, tender, with a sweet-savory glaze (ate with hands, no regrets 😋) ​​Dish 2​​: Oxtail & foie gras with cheese-infused rice 🥩🍯 – A holy trinity of flavors (words can’t describe 😍) ​​Dish 3​​: Second round of clams in white wine 🍤 + ham & cheese platter with tomato jam 🍅 (addicted!) ​​Dessert​​: Olive oil pudding with Azorean pineapple 🍍, sorbet, and plum tiramisu 🍑 (chef’s creativity = 💯) 🍷 ​​Bonus​​: The restaurant has its own winery and tasting lounge 🍇 (no bad wine here, phew!) 🛒 ​​Also discovered​​: Pe de Cereja (fruit shop next door) – The owner personally helped me pick fresh cherimoya 🥭 ​​Kindness overload​​: After dinner, she washed strawberries for me 🍓 (small gestures = big happiness 💖) 🚶 ​​Post-meal stroll​​: Walked 10 mins through town, passing the town hall 🏛️, to reach the main square From here: Moorish Castle (🕌), shops, and souvenir stores galore 🛍️ 🚌 ​​Transport Tip​​: The 434 bus loop connects Cape Roca → Regaleira → Moorish Castle → Pena Palace 🚌 But BOLT app was my real hero this trip 🚗💨 (slight wait times, but door-to-door = priceless 😌) ​​Life’s too short not to share good vibes​​ 🌈 #WorldWonders #TravelDiaries #PortugalVibes #LisbonAdventures #SintraMagic #FoodieHeaven #Wanderlust

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