A hidden gem for lunch/ dinner in Carcavelos, Dine & Talk on Thursday, a day out in Sintra on Sunday

join us for great food, deep talks and a day out this week

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Good Vibes Day Out
February 25, 2025

🤗 Welcome to Good Vibes Day Out’ Newsletter where we share the spots discovered during our gatherings, day outs and weekend trips as well as recommended by community members.
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A hidden gem for lunch/ dinner in Carcavelos

If you wake up on a weekend with no plans but a desire to unwind, relax, and enjoy great food, here’s a perfect itinerary for you.

Start by catching a train from Cais do Sodré to Paço de Arcos—a charming little town just 25 minutes away. Before heading for an oceanside stroll, take some time to explore the town. If you’re in the mood for a specialty coffee or freshly squeezed orange juice, stop by Bib’s Crew, a cozy spot known for its quality drinks.

Once you're fully awake, make your way to Praia de Paço de Arcos, where you’ll find the scenic Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras, a paved seaside promenade. A short walk along the coast will bring you to Forte de São João das Maias, a small 17th-century fortress that once protected Lisbon’s coastline from pirate attacks. It’s a great spot to pause, take in the views, and enjoy a moment of tranquility by the sea.

As you continue along the promenade, you’ll arrive at Oeiras Marina, where boats are docked against the stunning ocean backdrop. Nearby, you’ll find the Piscina Oceânica de Oeiras, a fantastic open-air seawater pool—perfect for a refreshing swim during the summer.

We have almost arrived at the destination - the lunch/ dinner spot. Although there are many restaurants in the area, most of them target tourists and do not offer great quality. So we will not advise you to go there. Instead, head to the Nova University Campus, you easily can reach it through an underground passage. When you get out of the tunnel, go to the building to your right, the restaurant is on the first floor.

Now, we’re almost at our final stop: lunch or dinner spot. While there are many restaurants in the area, most cater to tourists and don’t offer the best quality, so we recommend skipping them. Instead, make your way to the Nova University Campus, which is easily accessible via an underground passage. Once you exit the tunnel, head to the building on your right—you’ll find the restaurant Azure on the first floor.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the spacious, bright interior, stylish decor, and stunning ocean views. The menu features a variety of pasta and pizza options, as well as seafood and meat dishes. We opted for the duck leg and duck risotto—both were absolutely delicious. Given the quality of the food and the inviting atmosphere, we were amazed at how affordable the prices were. So far, this restaurant is the clear winner in terms of price-to-quality ratio.

If you're in the area during sunset hours, be sure to enjoy the view from their terrace. Additionally, on the second floor, you'll find a bar serving cocktails and hosting summer parties, making it a great spot to unwind as the day turns to night.

Join us this Thursday for a dinner

Let's get together, meet old friends and make new ones, and enjoy great food and conversations. This dinner is about cozy, warm, and intimate vibe to get to know each other better, reflect, share, and inspire each other.

✨Topic of the evening: Life Transitions

Many people in the GVDO community are in transitional phases - navigating moving to a new city, changing careers, starting or ending relationships. Our journeys shape who we are, and navigating life transitions is a great chance to get to know yourself and others better.

The discussions at the table will be facilitated so that we can get the most out of our interaction. We do not aim to fix anything or offer any kind of help. The idea of the evening is to truly see each other and be seen, and you can be sure to leave with an insight and food for thought.

💁‍♀️ Set-up

Our table is located in a separate area of the restaurant, so we have less noise and disturbance from other guests. The table fits 10 people.

🙌 A day trip to Porto Covo: 3 spots left

This Saturday, we are heading to Porto Covo to hike along Alentejo cliffs and have lunch at the restaurant participating in FoodLoveFest.
Getting there: we will share fuel & tolls costs, 3 spots left in the cars.
Price: org fee (any amount that seems relevant to you to contribute to org efforts)

Spa & Shine: a girls day trip ✨🧖‍♀️

March 8th is coming up, and what better way to celebrate than a girls’ day out full of good vibes, chill time, and a little bit of pampering? 🌸💆‍♀️

☀️ What’s the plan?

⏰ Breakfast in Lisbon – because no adventure starts without coffee ☕
🚗 Road trip to Óbidos
🏰 Wandering around Óbidos – cute streets, good pics, and maybe some ginja? 🍒
🌊 A lakeside stroll at Lagoa de Óbidos – fresh air & deep convos 💙
🍽 Lunch – because we deserve good food
🧖‍♀️ Spa time! Sauna, Turkish bath, pools, and all the relaxation ✨
🚗 Back to Lisbon, happy & refreshed

Hike & Drinks in Colares this Sunday

If you wanted to join a hike for a long time but did not want to wake up early, here is your chance😉
This time we will have a very chill Sunday and start the hike at noon. It looks like the weather will be sunny, so why not go for a walk in the forest and enjoy a beautiful day out with a group of good vibers?

🥾 Hike
We will do a circular hike starting from the center of Colares. The hike promises to be moderately challenging, all in all we will do around 8,5 km (elevation gain 370m) which will take us around 3 hours to complete. This hike is one of the best ones to enjoy being in Sintra forest.

🍻 Drinks & Bites
After the hike we will head to HopSin BrewPub to have lunch and chill on their rooftop terrace.

😉 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