Lisbon has more than 300 days of sunshine each year. It doesn’t rain a lot, but do not despair if it does. Because you can have an amazing time even if the sky is pouring. Here are 6 things to do in Lisbon with rain:
- TASTE THE BEST PORTUGUESE WINES AT THE LISBON WINERY
The Lisbon Winery is known for organising the best Portuguese wine tastings in the city. Extraordinary flavours and aromas, on a setting where tradition, know-how and a modern vision come together to create an unforgettable experience. You can enjoy the famous Premium Portuguese Wine Tasting and let the wine experts work their magic. What better way than a glass of Port Wine to forget the bad weather?
If you would like to book a wine tasting, you can do it up to 30 minutes before the starting time. Portuguese wine tastings are available everyday, except on Mondays, at 3 pm, 5 pm and 7pm. You can book the wine tastings here: Lisbon Wine Tasting
The Lisbon Winery also offers a Deluxe Wine Tasting in the private tasting room, just for you. You can choose the time here.
2. VISIT THE MOSTEIRO DE SÃO VICENTE DE FORA
In the heart of the old city lies a hidden treasure: the biggest collection of baroque tiles in the world. You can spend an afternoon admiring the panels in the Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora. There are more than 100.000 small pieces. Don’t miss the ones depicting La Fontaine tales! And for history lovers, there is also the Pantheon of the Portuguese old royal family, where it is possible to see the tomb of Catarina de Bragança, the ill-fated wife of king Charles II of England.
More information about the monastery here.
If you would like to find a specialised guide to tell you all about the amazing stories of this monument, we recommend contacting the Lisbon tour company Your Friend in Lisbon.
3. DISCOVER THE MERCADO DA RIBEIRA
Imagine a food court where you can discover the Portuguese flavours – from the most humble tavern to the Michelin star chefs. Imagine you can pair all of this with great wine and top it with decadent deserts. Mercado da Ribeira is all of this and much more. Open originally in 1892 as the city main food market, it has become, since 2014, one of the major destinations for foodies. And you can also still make the weekly shopping of fish, meat and vegetables!
Check the food and wine stands available at the Mercado da Ribeira in this link: https://www.timeoutmarket.com/lisboa/en/comer-e-beber/
4. DIVE IN THE OCEANÁRIO
Considered one of the best aquariums in the world, the Oceanário opened during the World Exhibition of 1998. The immense central tank – where you can see sharks, manta rays and thousands of other species – is surrounded by other four ecosystems: North Atlantic, Antarctic Ocean, Tempered Pacific and Tropical Indic. And after a visit, you can say that you have seen penguins and otters swimming in front of you!
You can buy tickets online right here: https://oceanario.pt/en/
5. SHOP THE OLD FASHION WAY
In the ever-trendy Chiado neighbourhood and also in the Intendente area, A Vida Portuguesa is a time capsule to the Portuguese vintage way of shopping. From porcelain and terracotta pieces to delicate filigree pieces, from vintage-packed soaps and cosmetics to canned fish, you can find almost everything in these shelves. From artisans small companies directly to the heart of design and tradition lovers.
Check their website here: https://www.avidaportuguesa.com/en
6. THE RETREAT SPA
Located in the center of Lisbon, The Retreat Wellness & SPA offers a list of massages and relaxing treatments to recharge batteries and reduce the confusion of the outside world.
Just check some of their offer and start imagining how amazing a rainy day could feel while enjoying one of these: Restorative Treatment for Adrenal Fatigue, Pearls & Amethyst Treatment, The Discovery of Inner Peace and Aromatherapy Massage: a moment of wellbeing.
Additionally, they offer facial treatments like the Led Deep Cleansing or the Facial Rejuvenation Gold, Frankincense & Collagen, just to give you a couple of examples. Full treatment because you deserve it.
Rain outside is not a problem, in fact, it even makes it better, so take a look at their website and book your me-day experience. Here is the link you can use to book your massage or facial treatment: https://theretreat.pt/?lang=en. You will not regret it, for sure.
And while you think about it, just get some videos of happy relaxed faces at The Retreat.
