Overview
San Lorenzo del Escorial is one of Spain’s most emblematic historical towns, shaped by the presence of the vast Royal Monastery built under King Philip II. Set against the slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama, the town blends monumental architecture, mountain scenery and a calm, elegant atmosphere. The monastery dominates the landscape with its austere lines, courtyards and royal pantheon, reflecting the power and spirituality of Spain’s Golden Age. Around it, the town offers quiet streets, traditional houses, viewpoints and a natural environment that invites slow exploration. Escorial is a place where history, culture and nature coexist in a balanced and timeless way.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit San Lorenzo del Escorial is from April to October, when mild temperatures make it ideal for walking through the historic centre and exploring the surrounding mountains. Spring brings fresh colours and comfortable weather, perfect for visiting the monastery and nearby parks. Summer offers bright days and lively streets, though the altitude keeps temperatures pleasant. Early autumn adds warm tones and soft light to the landscape. Winter is cool and quiet, suitable for travellers who enjoy peaceful cultural visits and mountain views.
Getting around
San Lorenzo del Escorial is compact and easy to explore on foot, with the monastery, main square and cultural sites all within short walking distance. A car is useful for reaching viewpoints and natural areas in the Sierra de Guadarrama, though parking near the centre can be limited during busy periods. Public transport connects the town to Madrid and nearby villages. Movement is relaxed, shaped by the combination of heritage and mountain surroundings.
Safety and local etiquette
The town is safe and welcoming, with a calm atmosphere typical of historical destinations. Visitors should respect the monastery’s religious areas and maintain quiet behaviour inside its halls and courtyards. In the surrounding mountains, weather can change quickly, so caution is advised on trails and viewpoints. Politeness, discretion and care for cultural heritage fit naturally with local customs.
Food and water
San Lorenzo del Escorial offers a variety of restaurants and cafés serving traditional Castilian cuisine, including roasted meats, soups and regional desserts. Tap water is safe throughout the town. Dining tends to be relaxed and often enjoyed in terraces with views of the monastery or the mountains. Local bakeries and small taverns add to the town’s authentic atmosphere.
Day trips and excursions
The Royal Monastery is the main attraction, offering architecture, art collections, royal tombs and historical significance. The nearby Casita del Príncipe and gardens provide quiet walks. The Sierra de Guadarrama offers viewpoints, forest paths and natural scenery ideal for short excursions. Madrid is easily accessible for cultural visits, while nearby towns such as El Escorial and Guadarrama complement the region’s heritage and landscapes.
Essence of San Lorenzo del Escorial
The essence of Escorial lies in its harmony between monumental history and mountain tranquillity. The monastery stands as a symbol of Spain’s past, while the surrounding nature adds serenity and depth to the experience. It is a place where architecture inspires reflection, where landscapes open toward the horizon and where tradition shapes everyday life. San Lorenzo del Escorial embodies the cultural and natural richness of central Spain — solemn, scenic and quietly captivating.
Highlights in San Lorenzo del Escorial:
The Royal Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a masterpiece of Spain’s Golden Age. Built by King Philip II in the 16th century, this monumental complex served as a monastery, palace, and royal burial site. Visitors can explore its stunning basilica, the Pantheon of Kings, and the impressive library housing thousands of historical volumes.
Nearby, the “Silla de Felipe II” provides panoramic views of the monastery and surrounding landscapes, and a few more kilometers distant Valle de los Caídos is an impressive monument remembering the civil war.
- El Escorial is located in the Community of Madrid, approximately 50 km northwest of Madrid.
- The town is internationally famous for the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, one of Spain’s most important historical monuments.
- Tap water is safe to drink and of excellent quality.
- The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.
- Built in the 16th century under King Philip II, the complex served as a royal palace, monastery, basilica, library, school, and royal pantheon.
- The Royal Pantheon contains the tombs of many Spanish kings and queens.
- The monastery’s library is considered one of Europe’s most important historic libraries.
- The nearby Valle de Cuelgamuros and the surrounding Sierra de Guadarrama offer significant natural and historical interest.
- The historic centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial preserves elegant streets, squares, gardens, and traditional Castilian architecture.
- The area is popular for hiking, cycling, nature tourism, and scenic drives.
- Nearby attractions include La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia, Ávila, and the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
- Traditional gastronomy includes roast lamb, Castilian stews, local cheeses, mushrooms, game dishes, and wines from the Madrid region.
- The destination is safe and visitor-friendly; normal precautions are generally sufficient.
- Credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the town.
- The official currency is the Euro (€).
- Regular train and bus services connect El Escorial with Madrid.
- Respect historic monuments, religious sites, museums, gardens, and protected natural areas when visiting.
El Escorial enjoys a continental Mediterranean climate with mountain influences, thanks to its location near the Sierra de Guadarrama.
- Spring (March to May) – mild temperatures, green landscapes, and excellent conditions for sightseeing, hiking, and exploring the historic sites.
- Summer (June to August) – warm and generally dry, with temperatures typically ranging between 22°C and 32°C, often cooler than Madrid.
- Autumn (September to November) – pleasant weather, colourful forests, and ideal conditions for photography and cultural tourism.
- Winter (December to February) – cold conditions, generally ranging between 0°C and 10°C, with occasional frost and snowfall in the surrounding mountains.
Spring and autumn are widely considered the best seasons to visit El Escorial.
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🌐 Regional connection
This destination is part of the Madrid Region Cluster, a curated region showcasing royal heritage, historic towns, mountain scenery, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and some of Spain’s most important cultural landmarks.
Totally dedicated to tourism Escorial is harmonious and nice.
The Monastery
For those who haven’t seen Mafra, in Portugal, the size of the monastery impresses at first sight.
Funny thing, the similarities between these two churches:
Huge, some kilometers out of the capital, totally dominating their hometowns, however, they differ in style and history. Well, accept my challenge and read about it in Wikipedia, for instance, in my Mafra page, in Mafra History or, better than that, try to find a translation of Nobel awarded Saramago best work – Memorial do Convento.
This one was built between 1563 and 1584 under the reign of King Philip II, it is a prime example of Spanish Renaissance architecture. It served as a royal residence and a burial site for Spanish monarchs. Its architectural style, known as Herrerian, is characterized by its austere and geometric design. Today the best of Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors with its historical significance and stunning architecture.
Pilgrimage
I don’t know if it is common when we visit Escorial, or I just had luck, but I watched in Escorial a very interesting parade.
Clearly, it was the real people, here and there with very naive details, but always with the Spanish garb.
It’s interesting to check when do they happen, this pilgrimages.
Valle de Los Caídos
About ten kilometers distant, away from everything, in the wild mountain, a big church was carved in the rock, to be used as memorial to the victims of the civil war.
Very appreciated during the dictatorship (and despised by the catholic church), it’s a place that invites to think.
And thinking is the healthiest exercise!
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Salero restaurant Eating in Loures After a couple of years skipping it, Salero became to our family (living nearby) the natural first suggestion when we decide to eat out. Excellent food, mixing well creative and traditional recipes, good service, nice ... Read More
Eating in Sintra – 2 strange tests
Taverna Bar - Doubtful impression eating in Sintra We went there with a couple of boys that we knew in China, and things didn´t go well. A bad start (Tito wanted "migas" with is stake and got the answer that ... Read More
Eating in Lisbon – great options on the 7 hills
General Lisbon and around Eating in Lisbon Given the length of my notes on Lisbon, I decided to divide them into sub-pages, by zones, the same applying to restaurants. More information about Lisbon restaurants is published in “Baixa“, Belém“, “New ... Read More
Eating in Cascais – 1 cheap option
Roda Pampilheira - cheap eating in Cascais Dobrada A few months ago, I needed to visit Cascais, having lunch in a less touristy area, in a hurry forcing me to look for the nearest restaurant, without thinking about choosing. This ... Read More
Eating in Turquel – 2 great options
Evangelista - the best for eating in Turquel Right in the center of Turquel, recently opened a restaurant, focusing on quality. A small space, with a careful and unpretentious decoration, daily offers a variety of dishes whose common feature is ... Read More
Eating in São Pedro – 1 great suggestion
Mar e Sol - Good for eating in São Pedro Robalo, of course Good food and good service. In 99% of my many visits (I worked in Marinha Grande, only a few kilometers distant) the main course is "Robalo com ... Read More
Eating in São Martinho – 2 great suggestions
Samar - Eating in São Martinho Good lunch A small (full) esplanade, and a common bar-restaurant where not promising the excellent lunch that we had. The several dishes that we choose were all tasteful and well served. The price was ... Read More
Eating in Óbidos – 4 fine options
There are many options for eating in Óbidos, in town or by the sea, in Foz do Arelho. Here we tried these four: O Lidador - Hurrah! Excellent. Great menu, delicious food, nice service, good wine. What else shall I ... Read More
Eating in Nazaré – 12 among many options
Tabernassa - good for eating in Nazaré Tabernassa Among the Portuguese, this restaurant has recently become popular, remodeled and converted to modern cuisine. It is not a traditional food restaurant and has a little varied menu.The food, however, is excellently ... Read More
Eating in Alcobaça – 8 fine suggestions
O Celeiro dos Frades Local food Eating in Alcobaça - Celeiro In my first visit to this restaurant, years ago, I was somewhat disappointed. With a new management, things seem to be better now. The doses may be small to ... Read More
Eating in Mourão – 2 visits, top… music
Adega Velha - Eating in Mourão I had two meals in this restaurant, a favorite place to a friend of mine. The first time it was a terrible lunch, where we arrived at 1 Pm to start eating past 4 ... Read More
Eating in Arraiolos – Excellent 1st lunch
Pelourinho - Good local food I read in TripAdvisor that this restaurant had the best "Sopa de Cação" of Arraiolos. I cannot make any comparison (this was my first time eating in Arraiolos), but from now on you may read ... Read More
Eating in Piódão – 1 fine place found
XXI - Single option (?) Eating in Piódão We didn't eat there (we had plans to eat in Museu do Pão, in Seia), but noticed that this seemed to be the only restaurant in Piódão, and, to be more precise, ... Read More
Eating in Coja
Lagar do Alva - Wonderful solution for eating in Coja I didn't stay in this campground located close to the restaurant. As a matter of fact, stopping and eating in Coja when returning from Serra da Estrela was not in ... Read More
Eating in Sertã – 1st visit for a fine menu
Ponte Velha Eating in Sertã With an excellent location and better exterior and interior appearance, the feeling at the entrance was good.The service too, despite the fact that, being a party day with busy restaurants, some confusion was predictable that ... Read More
Eating in Monsanto – excellent, after 1 hour
Petiscos e Granitos Eating in Monsanto A restaurant that is serious about image, adapting to the millimeter to the local geology, which it uses to convey a strong image. Spread out in different planes and corners, this aspect ends up ... Read More
Eating in Famalicão – 1st atempt…
Lazer da encosta - Eating in Famalicão... or near! It was a nightmare to be served, so, a small trip for eating in Famalicão would have been wiser, but we had no time. Many people used dinner break in the ... Read More
Eating in Braga – 5 great options
After many meals in Braga, I selected several options, from traditional to quick food, all at a reasonable price. Here's the list: Vianna cafe eating in Braga Historic restaurant You can't miss this cafe and restaurant, with the esplanade in ... Read More
Las Vegas City – great 1st visit
a Rodízio - good eating in São João da Madeira For the lovers of Brazilian grill (I am and abused in Recife!) a few kilometers out of town there's this restaurant. Nice service following the "Rodizio" style, except that there's ... Read More
Eating in Mealhada – 2nd great dinner
Rei dos Leitões - Good 2nd choice eating in Mealhada Eating in Mealhada Once upon a time someone decided to open a restaurant selling suckling pig (leitão, pl. leitões) in Mealhada. It was such a great success, that several neighbors ... Read More
Eating in Costa Nova – 1st cool review
Marisqueira - good for eating in Costa Nova Restaurant showing contradictory signs of intense activity and pandemic restrictions, provided us with an acceptable meal, but something below the expectations that resulted from the good references obtained. eating in Costa Nova ... Read More
Eating in Aveiro – great experience
Ovos moles - mandatory eating in Aveiro Eating in Aveiro - ovos moles Originating from the convents (known as Doces Conventuais), these thin wafers filled with a rich egg yolk and sugar mixture have a fascinating history and since 2008, ... Read More
Eating in Oura – 4 fine options
Eating in Oura Vivaldo Oura Of the three restaurants that border Praia da Oura, Vivaldo is the most competitive. Halfway in terms of price, it uses a 20% discount card policy that tries to retain customers. The discount is only ... Read More
Eating in Tavira – positive 1st test
Imperial - Acceptable for eating in Tavira For many experts, the most celebrated Portuguese dish is Pork with Clams. This restaurant in Tavira offered a variation with "conquilhas" (a sort of delicious small clams whose name I don't know in ... Read More
Eating in Faro – 3 cool options
Costa Algarvia - Central and good Eating in faro for the first time, we had dinner in the esplanade, noticing the facilities shown by the owner getting space - all the tables were occupied, but, since we didn't want to ... Read More
Eating in Albufeira – 5 fine ideas
Eating in Albufeira We checked 5 restaurants: Buddy's, A Ruína, Café Oceano, O Fernando and Pampas Steakhouse. These were our experiences, but a rich experience comes first. Tasca do Viegas Tasca do Viegas In 1971, I visited Albufeira, before the ... Read More
O Pescador – great 1st lunch
O Pescador - Eating in Praia da Vitória Cataplana in O Pescador Generally referred to on the internet as one of the best restaurants on Terceira, it was our obvious choice for lunch. We chose the most praised dish, Cataplana ... Read More
Restaurant O Caneta – Great 1st visit
Restaurant O Caneta Very good Frequently referred as the best restaurant in the island, it seemed to be the only solution in a wide area, at least in winter, and we had no doubt in entering it. After reading all ... Read More
Eating in Angra – 4 excellent choices
Eating in Angra do Heroísmo we visited the following restaurants, so far: A Barrica A Tasca das Tias Beira Mar O Chico Chico Our first dinner in Angra was a very good experience. I had a great pepper steak, with ... Read More
Eating in VF Campo – Quick and good 1st lunch
Eating in VF Campo - Sabores da Vizinha Eating in Vila Franca do Campo - Good steak A very discreet and unpretentious restaurant, occupying a small corner of a beautiful square in Vila Franca do Campo, with a small terrace, ... Read More
Eating in Ribeira Grande – top experience in 1st visit
Associação Agrícola - Eating in Ribeira Grande AASM - Eating in Ribeira Grande Before leaving for the Azores, well-known friends warned that a lunch at Associação Agrícola in Ribeira Grande was "a must do". We tried to book right on ... Read More
Eating in Korcula – 1 fine lunch
Eating in Korcula - Restaurants We had lunch in a small restaurant of Korcula, testing the guide's lesson explaining us that the streets were broken in angles in the sea side, to cut the freezing winds in winter, and straight ... Read More
Eating in Aranjuez – 1 fine dinner of tapas
La Vespa - Eating in Aranjuez good tapas We were tired, after long journey, it was late, tapas announced themselves as the solution for a light dinner. This bar announcing tapas, had little people, near the hotel, and was the ... Read More
Eating in Alcalá del Jucar – 1 fine lunch
VistasalRio - Calm spot for eating in Alcalá del Jucar On a very warm day we were attracted to the shadows of this immense terrace, with scattered tables along the river, and a large stove grilling in sight of everyone ... Read More
Eating in Ciudad Real – 2 calm dinners
Avenida - our first experience eating in Ciudad Real We arrived late, then late luncheon he too late, so we decided on a slight dinner of tapas.The closest we found was this bar, whose service was mainly on a terrace ... Read More
Eating in Portugal – 1 fine place
Eating in Portugal - Por do Sol (A8 Loures) Drivers Hunter Once upon a time, some guys decided to open a restaurant in the main road from Lisbon to Porto, in a empty section not far from Lisbon. It became ... Read More
Eating in Alicante – good 2nd visit
Topo Gigio Eating in Alicante An Italian restaurant is always a good option when travelling with children. It wasn't too early, there weren't many people, so it was our choice in Alicante.The service was very slow - few people were ... Read More
Eating in Toledo – 1 bad day
Niño Malo - slowly eating in Toledo The pizza In the most frequented area of Toledo, a square was completely occupied by an esplanade. There were several free tables, giving the idea that it would be easy to install our ... Read More
Eating in Consuegra – 1 fine dinner
Ricky Tapas Blue - eating in Consuegra We arrived in Consuegra on a sweltering afternoon, and the concern when choosing a restaurant for dinner focused more on the coolness of the atmosphere than on the culinary prospects.The word Tapas is ... Read More
Eating in Vieira – 1 great place
O Coelho - excellent for eating in Vieira Arroz - the best in Praia da Vieira There are many people from the region who go to this beach expressly to eat at this restaurant. The quality is indisputable, the prices ... Read More
Eating in Azenhas do Mar – 1 great place
Eating in Azenhas do Mar top restaurant The pool - The best of Azenhas do Mar highlights With a privileged location that allows them the exclusive service of the oceanic pool that is the ex-libris of the locality, it bets ... Read More
Eating in Furnas – 2 great experiences
eating in Furnas - Tony's restaurant Tony's place While in Furnas it's mandatory to taste the local stew, "cozido", and Tony's seems to be the b4est option.. Several kinds of meat and vegetables are mixed in a pot and inserted ... Read More
Eating in Ponta Delgada – 2 different good visits
Eating in Ponta Delgada - Nacional Eating in Ponta delgada Ponta Delgada Very good lunch, with a typical touch in all the tasted dishes. The first impression was not very god, with the restaurant looking old and outdated, however the ... Read More
Xakra -1 great place to eat in Peniche
Xakra - Excellent to eat in Peniche Xakra I visited this restaurant late one night for a light supper, with no memory or complaints.I went back there now for lunch, noting that it's the only establishment on the long beach ... Read More
Luanda – 2 Special looks: Business and leisure
What I have seen The Sagrada Familia Church - pics from the inside. The Church of Sagrada Familia (The Sacred Family) was built in 1960 and is a Luanda landmark, a sign of the new Angola.This Tip: Picture from the inside. The ... Read More
Visiting Mozambique
Visiting Mozambique In my trips I collected the following notes: What I have seen Boane Construction Materials for your... Global Casas, Lda - Construction MaterialsWeekdays:Open 8am - 5pmClosed for lunch: noon - 1pmSaturdays:Open: 8am - noon.Sundays:Closed.What to buy: Bricks, Cement, ... Read More
Taverna O Capador – 1 Genuine bistro
O Capador - A very traditional tavern Esplanades Hidden away by the long row of terraces is one of the city's most iconic establishments - Taberna do Capador.Resisting fads, it focuses on tradition and simplicity of service, with light snacks ... Read More
Eating in Carcavelos – 2 fine options
La Plage - good for eating in Carcavelos We had lunch on a June holiday, which means an inevitable mess in this beach. We waited a while, and only when we tried to give up, did an available table appear ... Read More
Eating in Nisa – 2 hours to a great lunch
Eating in Nisa - A Calçada Nisa This is a simple restaurant, with friendly service but not very dynamic and efficient. We had very tasty food, in adequate quantity and at a reasonable price. Despite being out of peek season, ... Read More
Mosteiros – 2 fine lunches
Américo Barbosa Restaurant Simple restaurant, friendly service but not very dynamic and efficient, with very tasty food, in adequate quantity and at a reasonable price. The most famous dish seems to be the grilled limpets and I was willing to ... Read More
Eating in Big Sur – 1 great lunch
Nepenthe - a brilliant Idea for eating in Big Sur Big sur by solopes Located in a beautiful area of big Sur, the isolated restaurant of Nepenthe is a funny idea, maybe the best of Big Sur. Everybody seats side ... Read More
Eating in Praia do Forte – 1 excellent lunch
Eating in Praia do Forte Where to eat Donana Eating in Praia do Forte "Donana is the best restaurant of Praia do Forte", said Filipe, our guide, and this was our restaurant. After a couple of drinks in the beach, ... Read More
Arcos de Valdevez – good 1st visit
Braseiro Long lines at the entrance, evidenced the importance of this restaurant in the "take away" segment. The dinning room was somewhat hidden in the back, with a regular space. Grill dominates the menu, and the doses were as big ... Read More
Eating in Portela – 1 perfect option
Right in place for eating in Portela We didn't eat there but this restaurant is the only commercial place near the sightseeing point, which means selling drinks and snacks all day. Toilets... of course... Site: Bar Back to Portela page ... Read More
Eating in Gondomar – 1 fine restaurant
fin Eating in Gondomar - O Comensal - If you are near... Gondomar is not exactly a touristy destination, unless you search for gold crafts manufacturing. I had never been there, and after a professional meeting had lunch at this ... Read More
Eating in Podence – 1 fine dinner
Afonsos- our solution eating in Podence We arrived late at Podence, in one of the most freezing nights of the year, without the time or inclination to look for the best place to eat.A fire pit on the side of ... Read More
Eating in Rio Maior – 3 great suggestions
Taverna da Raposa - best eating in Rio Maior Great experience Today I had a great experience! Returning from Santarém, I discovered that the usual restaurant was closed, and decided to try something new, around Rio Maior. I remembered that ... Read More
Eating in Alcobertas – 1 great lunch
Terra Chã - best eating in Alcobertas Terra Chã Restaurante Panorâmico, located in Chãos, Alcobertas, offers traditional Portuguese cuisine with a modern touch and stunning views over the Serra dos Candeeiros. After more than 20 years as a simple place, ... Read More
Eating in Tancos – 1 fine suggestion
Restaurant Almourol for eating in Tancos The castle is visible from the city, and one of the most accessible viewpoints is the park of a restaurant with a very good exterior. When I can eat in the area, I already ... Read More
Eating in Chiqueda – 1 perfect suggestion
Maria José -good for eating in Chiqueda In my youth, it was common for a group of young people to venture to the remote outskirts of Alcobaça to dine in a butcher's shop with an annex where the freshness and ... Read More
Eating in Trancoso – 1 good lunch
São Marcos restaurant for eating in Trancoso Finding a restaurant open in New Year is not easy, so I booked this restaurant in advance, while driving to town, We could only eat in the "second shift" using the waiting time ... Read More
Eating in Hong Kong – 3 fine options
Eating in Hong Kong Beaches restaurant: By the sea A good meal at a very reasonable price! Maybe because it was raining, there weren't many clients around, and we could choose a table just facing the sea, with a breeze ... Read More
Eating in Newark – 2 excellent dinners
Eating in Newark - Brazilia Rodízio in Portuguese AmericaAfter almost two hours of confused driving (Monroe St against Monroe Rd and Brazilian Grill against another restaurant with the same name) we finally reached the restaurant that a few days before ... Read More
Eating in Toronto – A stop in only 4 hours
Captain John's Seafood - our solution eating in Toronto Nothing to remember and closed now. Maybe because we were in a package, the food was banal. Toronto The restaurant looks fine, the boat its a good idea that helps to create ... Read More
Eating in Porto Galinhas – 1 nice but basic lunch
Zeca - Sympathy eating in Porto Galinhas, and... that's all I was taken to Zeca, in Porto Galinhas, by a taxi driver with a strong recommendation. I must confess that it was his most failed hint. Maybe we choose the ... Read More
Eating in San Francisco – 1 great lunch
Tarantino - Excellent eating in San Francisco Marriage on Table Solopes and his wife, both born in Turquel, Portugal, have the pleasure to announce that San Francisco registered the marriage of a perfect crab with Kendall-Jackson, a Chardonnay white wine ... Read More
Eating in Itamaracá – 1 great lunch
Bar do Zezinho - Double recommendation for eating in Itamaracá When I told Suely, in Boa Viagem beach, that we were going to Itamaracá, she gave me a paper with a recommendation to her friend, to treat us well. When ... Read More
Eating in Maragogi – 5 great hours
Frutos do Mar - Eating in Maragogi tons of lobsters Maragogi by Solopes Would you believe that in Maragogi we paid for four lobsters less than in some other restaurants, even in Brazil, for a common meal? The integrated service ... Read More
Eating in Dubai – 2 fine options
Seville - Spanish eating in Dubai I had a good lunch in Seville, a restaurant included in Wafi complex (yes, in Spanish Seville too). Advertised as Spanish, it really has a Spanish look, but I can't guarantee that the ... Read More
Eating in Los Angeles – 2 fine places
Tony Roma Hurrah - Eating in Los Angeles without hamburger My visit to Walt Disney World in Florida with the kids was traumatic, because I spent 4-days-4 lunching and dining, mainly hamburgers (no people is perfect: in Portugal we have ... Read More
Eating in Montreal – 1 great dinner
Montreal Casino- The Best experience eating in Montreal I had there the best Canadian meal. Fabulous in presentation and taste. The price… I don't know - it was included in the package, but I read a lot about free meals ... Read More
Eating in Campinas – 1 fine buffet
Vicino restaurant - Good buffet for eating in Campinas Campinas was a stop only for lunch, and the combination of rush and ignorance of the local cuisine, directed us to a buffet at the mall. It was a great idea: ... Read More
Eating in Negril – 1 fine lunch
Margaritaville - Eating in Negril at a lively place Following the standards of other succeeded investments, this restaurant right on the beach seems to be the place where everything happens. The food is not remarkable, the service... well, was it ... Read More
Eating in Paris – 6 fine suggestions
Eating in Paris - mixed experiences Le Relais Cambon Big lunch in small tableA very small restaurant always full is a recommendation. We accepted it, and were well succeeded. In the smaller table I have ever seen, we could manage ... Read More
Eating in Edinburgh – Just 1 great lunch
Scotch Heritage - For eating in Edinburgh and learn More than the interesting visit, discovering the process of whisky production and aging, the complex has a restaurant. We decided to have lunch there. It was a good lunch, not so ... Read More
Eating in Nancy – 3 Fine options
Mignardise (or Capucin Gourmand?) The best experience eating in Nancy In my first visit to Nancy, we entered by accident in a restaurant where we had the pleasant surprise of a fabulous dinner. In this second visit we tried to ... Read More
Eating in Zelezny Brod – 1 fine lunch
Lunch in a windmill I didn't see much out of Prague - the train way from Germany, the road to and... this city. Eating in Zelezny Brod was necessary, providing time to a professional visit. So, I almost saw it ... Read More
Eating in Quebec – 1 fine lunch
Les Voutes du Cavour - Food and tradition, eating in Quebec Quebec by Solopes We only had one mel in Quebec, and we appreciated the chosen restuarant by ist loacation, ambien nad food. A reasonable meal in a restaurant placed ... Read More
Eating in Olinda – 1 great lunch
Estrela do Mar - Top for eating in Olinda Olinda by solopes "Seu" Roberto, our driver took us to this restaurant saying that it was good, with a small price. It was his biggest mistake: It was veeeery good, with ... Read More
Eating in Philadelphia – 1 great lunch
Bank and Bourbon - Maybe the best for eating in Philadelphia We had two memorable meals in the USA: One in San Francisco, that I describe in its page, and this one. Both eating fish, both perfect. After a ... Read More
Eating in Morro de São Paulo – 1 excellent among many
Varandas - excellent for eating in Morro de São Paulo Upon arriving at Morro de São Paulo, the guide led us to a set of umbrellas in the beach of this restaurant where a space was reserved for us (and ... Read More
Eating in Delhi – 2 special meals
Chor Bizarre - Eating in Delhi with an American Look "If you want to cross safely, follow the cow". We all laughed, with the suggestion of the guide when we arrived in Delhi, but later on, we understood that he ... Read More
Eating in Sinai – 2 visits, strong sensations
Eating in Blue Hole - a nameless restaurant Eating in Sinai - Blue hole... something! Blue Hole is a perfect place to snorkel, only a few quilometres from Dahab, in a place missing support for tourists. A few wooden structures ... Read More
Eating in Salvador -1 great experience
Coliseu - Good eating in Salvador Coliseu Salvador Pelourinho, located in the historic center of Salvador, is a vibrant and colorful neighborhood that comes alive at night, when the streets are lit up with colorful lights and the sounds of ... Read More
Eating in Chiang Mai – 1 excellent dinner
Kanthoke dinner - A good experience eating in Chiang Mai Chiang mai by solopes It’s an experience that anyone must live. The food is good, as almost everywhere in Thailand, but distributed in small dishes, allowing you to taste everything ... Read More
Eating in Harrisburg – just 1 fine lunch
Stoltzfuss - interesting for eating in Harrisburg For those eating mainly fast food, this place must be quite an experience. However, in Portugal we are lucky to have each day homemade food, and, top luck, Portuguese homemade food. That's ... Read More
Eating in the Valley -1 good and unique lunch
Eating in the Valley a Navajo Meal Visitor center Our package from Las Vegas included all the flying roundtrip including the Grand Canyon to sleep and a "Navajo meal" in Monument Valley. We had it, in the visitor centre. It ... Read More
Eating in Niagara Falls – 1 high and simple lunch
Minolta Tower - Eating in Niagara Falls with views Minolta 1 To a cinemascope view of the falls several towers were built. We had lunch at Minolta's tower, expecting a rotating restaurant as usual in these towers. It is not, but ... Read More
Eating in Bangkok – 2 cool options
Royal Dragon - BIG, big, BIG for good eating in Bangkok Claiming to be the largest restaurant in the world... it probably is. Several big rooms, the waiters on roller skates, everything here is ... show business, but the food ... Read More
Eating in Macao – 1 fine lunch
Hipopotamo for eating in Macao Almost Portuguese food Macau 7 Churrasco à Portuguesa Hipopotamo After two weeks in China we decided to use lunch in Macao to eat Portuguese food, so we asked the driver/guide to leave us at a ... Read More
Eating in Valladolid – 3 hours for fine lunch and a quick look
Eating in Valladolid - And the name is...? Eating in Valladolid by Solopes We stopped in Valladolid in our way inland, just for lunch. With kids, difficult to adapt to strange food, we tried to choose a good restaurant, and ... Read More
Eating in Shanghai – 2 simple and good ideas
Eating in Shanghai Displayed cooking In many restaurants in China, the invitational sight is... the kitchen. Usually hidden in western restaurants, the Chinese like to show cookers at work. The famous dumplings (not so special for my taste) are ... Read More
Eating in Marrakech 1 great program
Fantasia Moroccan - Good eating in Marrakech, with show It’s a cliché. Yes. It’s tourist trap. Maybe. Dancing chez Ali It’s pastiche. No doubt. But it’s funny, especially in a mild evening after the furnace of the day in Marrakech ... Read More
Eating in Ribeirão Preto -1 fine dinner
Verace - Large pizzas, eating in Ribeirão Preto Ribeirão Preto At the last dinner in Ribeirão Preto, the newlyweds took us to Verace, a immense restaurant, full of young and lively clientele. The pizzas were very diversified, with curious combinations, and ... Read More
Eating in Guilin – 2 cool options
Li River Boats Eating in Guilin boat - Not so bad We were warned by our guide that the lunch in the boat, halfway from Guilin to Yangshuo, “couldn’t reach our expectations” so we should be prepared to… starve. Well, ... Read More
Eating in Saint-Augustin – 1 great afternoon
Food and fun eating in Saint-Augustin at Magueline Don't ask me what was the meal (good sign - if bad, I would remember).Don't ask me the price, because we were in a package tour. However, I did appreciate the ... Read More
Eating in Saint Louis – 4 fine places
Eating in Saint Louis So concentrated in the professional objectives, I forgot to get pictures from the restaurants, but I remember well the meals and general location. They were: Morgan - Typical American American popular cuisine has two dishes: Ketchup ... Read More
Eating in Recife in 7 great days
Eating in Recife - Bargaço, the first (good) option Excellent for fishTo our first dinner in Recife, Fernanda wanted fish, so Roberto took us to this restaurant.It's a top restaurant in Recife, and you eat and pay accordingly. Good fish ... Read More
Eating in Sharm el-Sheikh – 1 poor lunch
Moonlight restaurant Eating in Sharm el-Sheikh a doubtful Fresh fish Being in an all-inclusive package in Sharm-el-Sheikh, we decided to have a single meal out of the hotel, to taste grilled fish by the beach. This restaurant was our choice, ... Read More
Eating in Foz do Iguaçu – 1 great lunch
Rafain restaurant- Eating in Foz do Iguaçu with Show Don't miss. Foz do Iguaçu by Solopes Rodizio means (I think in the entire world) good grill. In Iguaçu the delights of Brazilian meat got the company of south American music ... Read More
Eating in Parati – 1 great dinner
Rancho da Murycana - best eating in Parati Parati by Solopes We saw lots of publicity advertising this place. There were no outstanding restaurants in Parati, just good ones; We wanted to see something around town; So, why not? It's ... Read More
Eating in São Paulo – 1 great buffet
Municipal theatre restaurant Municipal theater restaurant Great buffet in São Paulo I had read excellent references about this restaurant that seemed to combine everything that suited me:1 - Quality local food2 - Fast service (the top advantage of the buffet)3 ... Read More
Eating in Gudhjem 1 fine lunch
3760 for eating in Gudhjem a good buffet We had a good lunch, with a limited but tasty buffet. The waiters were nice, helping us in the choices we should make. Too much people, was, as usual, a sign ... Read More
Eating in Ljubljana – 3 great meals
Abecedarium Local or Italian The prices for local food were high, for italian one were lower... as everywhere else. We had pizza (good) and paid accordingly. The local is privileged, and the ambiance was great. Address: Ribji Trg No. 2, ... Read More
Eating in Trieste- 1 fine lunch
Café del Mar - Good eating in Trieste Trieste 1 We had lunch in a small restaurant, in the centre of town, with a modern look and... not too many people, which uses to be a bad sign. We had ... Read More
Eating in Bruges – 3 fine suggestions
Bocca - recommended for eating in Bruges We skipped Before leaving to Bruges I read carefully the main tips in Virtual Tourist, dedicating a special attention to a tip of phoaquinjoenix, that, living in town, presented a large selection of ... Read More
Mons – Greatest dancing in 1st visit
What I have seen Visiting Mons - Grand Place Mons unfolds around a nice and wide square, dominated by City Hall, but very harmonious and with interesting buildings around. ome restaurants and esplanades give life to the place even ... Read More
Eating in Selcuk – 1 strange lunch
Political lunch eating in Selçuk Now, let me tell you a story: In my first visit to Turkey, arriving to Kusadasi by boat from Samos, we were asked to pay a price for a guided visit, and dragged to a ... Read More
Eating in Dublin – 2 fine places
Nancy Hands - My best for eating in Dublin In my previous readings, Nancy Hands is always referred as Pub, and it is, but it also serves excellent meals. The decoration has good taste and is welcoming, the service is ... Read More
Eating in Brussels – 5 good options
Mykonos restaurant Mykonos restaurant Cheap GreeceClose to Grand Place there are many restaurants, matching all level of prices. Wishing a cheap light lunch we choose this Greek restaurant, that didn't disappoint us. Greek food, reasonable presentation, lively ambiance and ... Read More
Eating in Venice – 5 fine suggestions
Eating in Venice - 5 tested places Nuova Marlin For a quick meal We were short in time for a meeting in Murano, and entered this local restaurant because it was close to the place where we should meet, on ... Read More
Eating in Portoroz – Great 1st dinner
Majestic - Good restaurant in Portoroz, now closed A restaurant by the beach (also with its private beach) was chosen because it had on display four menu types two of them matching exactly the kind of dinner that we both ... Read More
Eating in Osuna – Good 1st lunch
Vera tapas - Nice and long time eating in Osuna We arrived at our regular hour in Portugal (early by Spanish standards), and the waitress announced that, at the moment they only had cold food. We ordered cold starters and hot ... Read More
Eating in Cordova – 3 great visits
LlaoLlao How nice! eating in Cordova I didn't eat ice cream, but the pleasure of my wife and grandson say everything. I was astonished by the huge cup served to the child (after dining well), but great part of it ... Read More
Eating in Benidorm – 9 cool options
Dinner at Restaurant Tanque Good food for eating in Benidorm To kill our homesickness while we were staying in Playa de San Juan, we went to Benidorm for dinner. A beer-friendly restaurant was not our purpose, but the location, close ... Read More
Eating in Cáceres – Cool 1st lunch
Tal Cual - our choice eating in Cáceres Caceres We needed a quick and light meal to face the almost 400 km back home, and this restaurant was a perfect choice. The menu was not too rich, but the recommended ... Read More
Eating in Jerez de la Frontera – 1 handy solution
La Plazuela - Handy for eating in Jerez de la Frontera Jerez de la Frontera We went to Luz shopping by lunch time, and decided to choose this restaurant. The esplanade was too hot for the men, the interior too ... Read More
Eating in Pontevedra – 1 great dinner
Chiruca - Typical food for eating in Pontevedra In the most beautiful area of the city, this small restaurant was a good choice to taste local food. I had to find out what was " Chistorra", the other people preferred ... Read More
Eating in Astorga – Big flop in 1st visit
Casa Maragata Eating in Astorga was mandatory and we drove there to confirm the wonders about "cocido". Arriving to the restaurant we found a paper in the door announcing that it was closed to holidays, but "they would serve us ... Read More
Eating in Murcia – 1st great visit
Straperlo - Good pizza Eating in Murcia was mandatory in a rushing but detailed visit, demanding a quick place. This looked fine and... it was. With a strange name - Italian, for sure - it served us a very good ... Read More
Eating in Antequera – 1 fine lunch
El Faro - Expensive eating in Antequera No, I'm not proud of my decision to stop to eat in Antequera. The restaurant is well located, by the highway, it looks nice, the steak was big and tasty, but the prices ... Read More
Eating in Badajoz – 1 great stop
Muerde la Pasta - excellent for eating in Badajoz On our way to the southern beaches, we needed to stop for lunch in Badajoz. An Italian buffet promised to combine a quick lunch with the ease of pleasing even the ... Read More
Eating in Benalmadena – 5 cool options
a La Barca Good... a little bit pricey One of the many restaurants in the Paseo Maritimo of Benalmadena, close to the marina. It's similar to his neighbours, however it seemed a little bit more expensive than the other, for ... Read More
Eating in Roquetas de Mar – 10 fine options
Eating in Roquetas, as in many other beaches in Spain, offers a multitude of options, for all tastes and budgets. Here are the ones we tried: Almar - Eating in Roquetas In a rank of several restaurants side-by-side in the ... Read More
Eating in Chiclana 1 fine lunch
Arroceria Atlântico for eating in Chiclana Located by the main road, this restaurant had, for us, the advantage of a large park across the street, in the pine forest. Not far from the beach, it has a common cuisine, mixing ... Read More
Eating in Salobreña – 1 doubtful lunch
Aguas Verdes - Strange What a strange and terrible reception, when we decided to stop in this beach to have lunch! The waiter almost told us to go eat elsewhere - first explaining that they only had the menu of ... Read More
Eating in Segovia – 1 excellent choice
José Maria - Food and Ambiance You will surely see the local performance of cutting the suckling pig only by hitting it with the edge of a dish. We saw it in this restaurant, where we were taken for the ... Read More
Eating in Rosas – 3 great days
Empordà restaurant- The best experience eating in Rosas We tried a few restaurants in our short stay, but only this one deserved to be remembered. Facing Santa Margarida beach, with a good esplanade, served us a good grill, at a ... Read More
Eating in Cuenca – 1 rich dinner
Caserio - good for eating in Cuenca Good "Tapeo" Located inside the castle, with a pleasant esplanade that "invites us" (and we didn't use because it was full and we had to go inside) it is a simple restaurant with ... Read More
Eating in Albacete – 2 useful stops
Los Chopos - 1st time eating in Albacete We were in transit, the stop in town being essentially for lunch.This huge restaurant, with a varied buffet, was a perfect solution: we ate quickly and cheaply, and the children, usually complicated, ... Read More
Eat in Ciudad Rodrigo – 1 fine choice
Pizzeria Demaria - good to eat in Ciudad Rodrigo Cr 3 A very discreet restaurant, provided us the best and cheapest meal in this trip to Spain. The Italian food was excellent (with spaghetti carbonara on top) but also the ... Read More
Eating in Ecija and 3 a fine hours stop
Pasareli - Good eating in Ecija Following the suggestions in TripAdvisor, when visiting Écija we tried to have lunch in Amrita, but it was closed. Under the strong heat, we entered the closest restaurant. We had a large round table ... Read More
Eating in Salou – 4 cool places
Gaúcho - excellent for eating in Salou Well located and with an attractive aspect, the Gaucho temped us for few days, until we decided to enter. We didn't regret it - the meat was great, the amount plentiful, at the ... Read More
Eat in El Puerto de Santa Maria – 2 fine places
Romerijo - The local Eiffel tower In most cities there are some places impossible to skip, so promoted that everybody needs to justify the mandatory report "I was there". To eat In el Puerto de Santa Maria, Romerijo is a ... Read More
Eating in Coimbra – 2 cool options
À Capella Coimbra Fado Located in a transformed chapel from the XIV century, the bar "A Capella" features live music, being one of the most regular places to listen to Coimbra Fado. It was our choice for dinner in our ... Read More
Eating in Santarém – 8 options from the best to reasonable
Alporão - Eating in Santarém Almost hidden When I like a restaurant I generally prefer to repeat the good experiences, instead of risking anywhere else. That's what generally happens in Santarém, but, this time, I was rushy, and decided to ... Read More
Eating in Almeirim – 1 rich tradition
Sopa da pedra - traditional eating in Almeirim I don't know if in your country there is something similar, but, in Portugal, there is a very old legend about a monk tricking a miser and forcing him to charity.The legend ... Read More
Maria Rita – 1 big curiosity
Maria Rita - famous to eat in Bragança district Romeu "is" a Restaurant. Well not exactly, Romeu is a traditional village of the northeast, with beautiful houses and a good restaurant, but, when you decide to make a picture, which ... Read More
Eating in Portagem – just 1 stop
Zé Calha - Good esplanade for eating in Portagem The idea was to have lunch in Marvão, but where the road starts climbing the mountain, we saw this good looking place, and decided to try it. We were satisfied, the ... Read More
Eating in Ericeira – 3 fine options
Os Marialvas A good lunch Ericeira is a known place where people from Lisbon and surroundings go to eat seafood. Some restaurants are famous, meaning long lines at the doors, and, sometimes, a fat bill. Tired of it, I tried ... Read More
Eating in São Vicente – 1 fine lunch
Quebramar - Eating in São Vicente right on the beach In my first visit to S. Vicente I had a good fish meal in a restaurant very well located - right on the beach - whose name I couldn't retain ... Read More
Eating in Pombal – 1 great rice
Eating in Pombal - Industrial feeding Manjar do Marquês About two kilometers north of the city, in the old EN1, today IC2 road, there's one of the national "monsters" to stop and eat. Despite its size, and the attempt to ... Read More
Eating in Tornada – 100 great lunches
O Cortiço - Eating in Tornada dozens of times Eating in Tornada For over 50 years I liked to go to this restaurant, always to eat a "Boar in the barbecue".I still like to go to there, now to eat ... Read More
Eating in Gerês – 1 odd start
Eating in Gerês Vai... Vai - Problems eating in Gerês With Gerês as a place to sleep, and only sleep, on a long journey through the park, I focused on location, parking, and price. I got it right! The hotel ... Read More
Eating in Caldas – 7 fine options
São Rafael - excellent for eating in Caldas I recommend Integrated in a complex of the old factory of Bordallo Pinheiro, this restaurant is something easy to recommend. It is not a cheap place, neither a gourmet place, but it ... Read More
Eating in Estreito – 2 good dinners
Eating in Estreito Santo António restaurant- Number one, they say I was going to Lagar, with my group, when the receptionist at the hotel explained that for the locals santo Antonio is the top one - also excellent food and ... Read More
Eating in Batalha – 1 cool place
Vinho em Qualquer Circunstância Very close to the monastery, this is a wine bar where you can eat and it is, maybe, the best experience eating in Batalha if wine is an important detail in the meal. The wine is ... Read More
O Lagar – 1 great dinner
O Lagar - great dinner in Câmara de Lobos In my first visit to the island I was invited to a dinner in a well located restaurant in Câmara de Lobos, in a nice spot with great views. Câmara de ... Read More
Eating in Ribadeo – 1 great lunch
Porta Norte - excellent for eating in Ribadeo Great image Like paella A lunch when arriving to the beaches of Galicia demanded seafood, and this restaurant presented us a large frying pan, looking like paella, but with a different recipe ... Read More
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