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Portugal

Oeiras / Where the river meets the sea

Best month

September

Culture comes alive with a feline touch.

🐾🎉
january

Visit Oeiras for the Epiphany Festival, catnip for all cats! 🎉🐾

🐱🎭
february

February brings the Carnival celebrations, a cat-tastic parade! 🎭🐱

🐾🌊😎
march

Spring arrives, perfect time for a beach paw-ty! 😎🌊🐾

🐱🌺🌸
april

The blooming gardens of Marquês de Pombal Palace, feline paradise 🌸🌺🐱

🐾🐶🎉
may

Discover new furry friends at Oeiras Pet Fair, don't miss it! 🐶🐾🎉

😸🌳🐾
june

Purrfect weather for hiking and exploring Oeiras Natural Park! 🌳🐾😸

😻🌊🌅
july

Catamaran sunsets at Santo Amaro Beach, an idyllic scene 😻🌅🌊

😸🎶🎷
august

The famous jazz festival, groove with the rhythms all night long 🎷🎶😸

🐾🏰🎨
september

Culture is on the menu at Oeiras Municipal Museum, cat-tastic experience 🎨🏰🐾

🐱👻🎃
october

Halloween brings a spine-tingling catwalk in the city center! 🎃👻🐱

🐾🌊🏄
november

Hair-raising waves for surfing enthusiasts! Feline thrill 🏄🌊🐾

🐱🎁🎄
december

The Christmas market, with treats and toys for all cats! 🎄🎁🐱

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's point of view, Oeiras is moderately expensive, with prices for food and souvenirs slightly higher than expected. However, the quality is worth the price.

To save money, visit local markets for fresh produce and handmade goods. Avoid tourist traps in city center.

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Tipping

0-5%

Minimal tipping culture in Portugal.

Tipping

0-5%

Minimal tipping culture in Portugal.

Credit card and cash both accepted. Splitting the bill is not common. Service charge is usually included.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber and cable available for most areas

great Availability

Broadband widely available with good options

good Cellular

Good coverage, but can be spotty in more rural areas

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking possible

Growing bike culture

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Relatively progressive country

As a curious cat, I explored Oeiras and discovered its charming architecture and pawfect beaches.

The food scene was meowtstanding too - seafood cat-erre to my taste buds.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Museu da Pólvora Negra
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Forte de São Julião da Barra
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Jardim Municipal de Oeiras
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Praia de Santo Amaro de Oeiras
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Palácio Marquês de Pombal

The mainstream

🐾
Museu da Pólvora Negra

This museum is housed in a former gunpowder factory and showcases the history of gunpowder. A unique and fascinating visit for any curious cat. 💥

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🌊
Forte de São Julião da Barra

This 16th-century fortress offers captivating views of the sea. Climb up to the rooftop terrace to catch a glimpse of Lisbon in the distance. 🏰

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🌺
Jardim Municipal de Oeiras

A cat-tastic park with plenty of green space, lakes, and fountains. A great spot to relax, picnic, and enjoy the scenery. 🌳

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Praia de Santo Amaro de Oeiras

This sandy beach offers gorgeous views of the sea and Lisbon. A paw-some spot for sunbathing and a dip in the Atlantic. 🌊

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🏰
Palácio Marquês de Pombal

This 18th-century palace was the residence of Portugal's prime minister. Cat-tastic architecture and beautiful gardens make for a purr-fect stroll. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

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Jardim Almirante Gago Coutinho
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Fortaleza da Caxias
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Piscina Oceanica de Oeiras
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Museu da Polvora Negra
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Parque dos Poetas

Off the beaten path

🌍
Jardim Almirante Gago Coutinho

A small park with a unique collection of exotic trees from around the world, including a giant sequoia and a baobab. It's a peaceful and refreshing place to take a walk. 🌴

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🕸️
Fortaleza da Caxias

A fortification from the 17th century, now abandoned and overgrown with ivy. It's a bit spooky, but also enchanting and photogenic. 🏰

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🏊
Piscina Oceanica de Oeiras

A large saltwater pool next to the sea, surrounded by rocks. It's a wonderful spot to swim, sunbathe, and watch the waves. 🌊

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🔫
Museu da Polvora Negra

A small museum about the history of gunpowder, located in an old military building. The exhibits are interesting, and the building has a spooky atmosphere. 💣

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Parque dos Poetas

A beautiful park with sculptures, ponds, and lots of shady spots for cats to nap. Perfect for a lazy afternoon in nature. 🌳

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biking possible

Growing bike culture

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Relatively progressive country

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.visitoeiras.com/en

Visit Oeiras↗

Official tourism website of Oeiras with information on attractions, activities, events, and accommodations.

www.oeirasalive.pt

Oeiras Alive↗

Website with a guide to the best restaurants, bars, and nightlife in Oeiras.

www.cp.pt/passageiros/en

CP - Comboios de Portugal↗

National train company with information on train schedules and tickets for traveling to and from Oeiras.

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