Sip, Spa & Shine: ladies-only trip on Women's Day

+ best-kept secret of Sintra for your laid-back Sunday afternoon and French wine place in Lisbon

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Good Vibes Day Out
February 04, 2025

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The best-kept secret of Sintra for your laid-back afternoon

If you're looking for a laid-back weekend escape from Lisbon, Aldeia na Praia is a great pick. A short walk from Praia das Maçãs and a 50-minute drive from Lisbon, this spot brings together nature, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

We had lunch here with the Good Vibes Day Out group and loved the food court vibe. There are a few great spots to grab a bite - delicious Italian pizza, fresh and tasty burgers, sushi, and Thai food - and sip artisan beer and local Sintra wines.

If you want to spend the whole day there, you can enjoy the nearby beach on a sunny day, have a short hike along the cliffs to Praia Grande or Azenhas do Mar or even take a longer route to Praia Mogoito or Colares. The views are simply jaw-dropping.

🙌 Sip, Spa & Shine Trip in Alentejo: March 8-9

We are heading for a fabulous ladies-only weekend getaway to celebrate Women’s Day. Think spa, fine wine, and a photo shoot to capture the magic!

We will have a professional photo shoot by Ana Sofia (some of you have met Ana on our hikes around Lisbon). The newsletter thumbnail photo is made by Ana.

🏡 Where?
We’re staying at a beautiful 4-star hotel with a cozy atmosphere and authentic rustic vibe. The hotel is located in the middle of the countryside surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. In other words, a perfect place for a weekend escape.

🗓 What’s the plan?

  • A spa experience to relax and recharge (the hotel has an indoor pool, hydromassage pool and a Turkish bath)

  • A wine-tasting experience at the vineyard located on the hotel territory

  • A professional photo shoot to capture our glow

  • Chill time, laughter, and good vibes 

A spot to taste French wines in Lisbon

If you are looking for a place to spend a cozy evening with friends enjoying great wine, Club de Chateaux is an ideal spot. Hidden from the touristic routes but still quite central, the place has a lovely decor and an intimate vibe. They work directly with more than a dozen wine producers which allows them to offer French wines and champagnes at an accessible price. There is also a nice selection of wines by the glass.

If you like some tapas with your wine, the selection of little bites is also not disappointing. You can find foie gras, oysters, onion soup, and a great selection of French cheeses. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable so you are in good hands when selecting your wine. If you are a wine enthusiast, you might like their events: thematic tastings and wine games.

Join us for a Hike & Lunch in Arrabida this Saturday, February 8th

We will do a circular hike starting not far away from Santana village. The hike promises to be moderately challenging, all in all, we will do around 11 km which will take us about 3 hours to complete (300 m elevation gain). After the hike, we will head to a local Portuguese restaurant for lunch. Located in a small village away from trendy Lisbon spots, the place has a very authentic vibe.
 

😉 About Good Vibes Day Out

It all started with the hike in Sintra back in February 2023 to meet people and make friends. Step by step, lunch by lunch, hike after hike it grew into a community of people who appreciate spending great time outdoors and value building long-lasting connections. There is a cozy WhatsApp group for those who attended the events. There we discuss ideas for future events and organize get-togethers outside of publicly announced events.

Our vibe is chill and laid-back. Good Vibes Day Out is about sharing the experience, exploring, enjoying great food, having deeper conversations, embracing diversity, and leaving room for spontaneity so that everyone can add their colors to the weekend and let things happen.

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See you on hikes and weekend trips,
Anna