Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

Beautiful views of valley from our balcony, Restaurant food and staff were amazing!

Wonderful castle hotel on top of hill in Obidos, great view of city!

Great overall review of FAQ

Raphael was very thorough with the wine experience. He shared his love of wine making and long history of his family.

Disappointed we could not go to Peña palace. Evidently our guide Nuno did not get information in time to book tickets. We definitely enjoyed Nuno and his enthusiasm during our trip however.

Alex our guide was wonderful. He is passionate about history and sharing his city with us.

The staff there, especially Diogo, were so accommodating and truly seemed to appreciate us. The little gifts to our room, sparkling wine on first day, were all so sweet! I have such a good feeling about this hotel… lovely!!

Nice property

enjoyed this hotel located on a pedestrian only street but easy to get a taxi our front. Very comfortable and great service

Very interesting tour and we caught the family stomping grapes after harvest with help from the family puppy at the small winery visited

We have done several local food walks over the years and this was by far the best. Alvaro was a great guide and we tasted so many interesting foods. The quantity and quality of food and drink provided was unbelievable. This was our most favorite tour

A great experience. We learned a lot from our professional chef and took home several Portuguese recipes to try at home

Cancelled due to high seas.

Dated Largest king sized bed I’ve ever seen Too large for our tastes A convention was there during our stay Word has it that it is being redone soon Lobby bar pool area pleasant

Once again beautifully located Walking distance or hotel buggy service to town Great restaurants in area Pool and poolside clean and accommodating Pool service excellent

Well located Friendly staff Clean and comfortable Wait staff excellent I’m writing 5 star on each not sure how it’s coming through

Well prepared food Great chef presentation of food Not commercial but authentic

Great dinner Waiter was very helpful Told us we were ordering too much food He was right despite taking his recommendations The Red Snapper for four was more than enough Apps were bread olives olive oil and cheese Thank god we didn’t order a full appetizer

Perhaps our best meal On the ocean Philip (who titled himself the Captain) prepared a spectacular meal. My wife and I had been to Portugal 26 years before and had a fish baked in salt. We have searched high and wide to find fish prepared like that again and only once found it in the states. Philip prepared a Sea Bass in salt and

Worse meal of the trip We were rushed We sat by the kitchen and armies of servers were constantly running by Two screaming children (non existent parental intervention) behind my wife and I made matters worse Looked forward to the Parlla until it was served Dreadful

This course is new. It will be some day (2-3 years) great. Beautiful views and challenging. Groundwork in progress Layout of bag drop clubhouse awkward They are building a Marriott hotel across from the clubhouse which may affect views

Food was good There are two places in Caiscai We went to the wrong one first but eventually found our way to the one at the Marina A little commercial for our tastes poor wine list Meh

Not a typical Portuguese restaurant More continental in offerings Food was very good and in a lovely garden setting in downtown Caiscai

Food service was wonderful Unfortunately due to a late tee time we were not able to experience a beautiful vista during dinner as the sun had already set

One of the best we had in the Algarve Preferably you like fish Great wine list Wonderful friendly service Spectacular view

Informative walk/journey through the streets of Lisbon. Pedro was knowledgeable and friendly. Showed us the highlights of the city in two hours and we covered a lot of ground.

Beautiful way to end our trip to Portugal. Sunset on a sailboat on the Tagus River. Lovely clean boat with friendly crew.

Best of the four courses we played. Make sure you reserve a buggy unless you’re a walker. They do have caddies with push carts. We are in our 70’s and the walk might have been a bit much considering my wife had a knee replacement six weeks prior. Our faithful driver intervened and made sure we had carts.

As above Two courses would choose the other one Can’t remember name starts with an “L” I think Laguna more water views

We love golfing Need we say more If possible plan earlier tee times to have time to relax shower before dinner

A must Beautiful landscape If you dare take a dip

A must when visiting Portugal Plan lots of time Special tickets let us skip the enormous lined

A must on the trip Food wine horrible Not a box wine type, wine list didn’t provide improvement Food fair at best

I stayed at the Laos Avenida Hotel while in Lagos. The hotel is in an excellent location. It is within walking distance of the restaurants, shopping, historical sites, the beach and the marina. While in walking distance of everything you may want to do it is not in the thick of it all so it feels on the quiet side. The room was large with a nice large shower and patio. The staff was friendly and helpful when I had an any questions. There is a nice lobby with comfortable seats and a nice atmosphere. The hotel has a rooftop pool and bar for relaxing. The hotel is kept clean throughout. I found this a terrific hotel which helped make my time in Lagos even better.

If you enjoy a little adventure and being out in nature you'll enjoy the Quad experience. The company is really well organized making it an easy check-in etc. At check-in you get a pair of googles and a helmet. When everyone in the group arrives the guide gives you a tutorial on the controls to run the quad. Then it's off to the adventure. I was lucky as it was only myself and a woman and her son. (and of course the guide) We headed out in nature and visited a castle, a farm, etc. It's primarily dirt roads out in hills, farmland, and small towns. It was a lot of fun and we saw a lot of nature. We did stop in a small town and were able to grab a small bite to eat and grab something to drink. (our guide did have water for us while out on the adventure) Be aware that you're going to be on a lot of dirt roads etc. so your clothes are going to get dusty. Wear a t-shirt and gym shorts type of clothing. It was a lot of fun and def recommend it.

This was a really enjoyable and relaxing trip. It's a nice sized boat with both shaded areas and areas to be out in the sun. There is a full bar available and they put out food while on the water. The views along the coast are beautiful. When we reached the half way point we dropped anchor and had time to swim, snorkel (you have to have your own snorkel equipment), or SUP. The total trip time is about 3 hours. Def recommend if you want a relaxing way to see some of the coastline.

This was a really good way to see some of the countryside and learn about making wine. The driver/guide arrived right on time. We picked up a few more people and we were off on the adventure. We made a couple of stops before arriving at the vineyard. The stop includes a castle and nice town to walk around. The streets are from a long ago time. There are some nice shops to check out. The vineyard was really nice.... a nice outside area with tables to have a bit to eat and enjoy the wine. We were given a tour of the wine making process and then had our wine tasting. Afterwards we made our back to Lagos. It was a really enjoyable and relaxing time.

I went on this adventure and had a really good time. Shortly after taking off from the dock we passed a big monument that is right along the shore. As we came to the end of the river before the Atlantic Ocean we saw a shark. We then headed out into the ocean for a bit before seeing our first pod of dolphins. By the time we started heading back we must have seen 10 pods of dolphins. A lot of the dolphins seem to like playing with the boat so they kept swimming under and around the boat. It was a lot of fun to watch them. We also saw some fish and plenty of birds. After a while we made the trip back in and learned about the land point that we come upon at the mouth of the river. We were also able to get fairly close to the slope of land and see some dinosaur paw/foot prints. Before going back to the dock we learned about the two monuments by the shore and traveled under their "Golden Gate Bridge." This was a fun way to spend half a day. The dock is easy to find, they set you up with the PFD pretty quickly, and the activity begins. I'd recommend bringing some water as you're out there for a few hours. Bear in mind that it is a fairly small boat in the ocean so it's a bit bumpy when you're heading in and out from the river.

This was a really good way to explore the history of Lisbon. Our guide knew the history of the city and the significance of the sites we saw. Our tour was in the morning so we finished at lunch time. We saw some beautiful sites that helped define the history of Portugal. The meeting place was easy to find and the first site is within a 2 minute walk. While you'll walk by some shops etc. I recommend bringing water with you.

Bed and breakfast run by a family. It is about a 15 minute walk from the hotel into the main part of town. The hotel staff/owners were very helpful and friendly. The rooms are large and comfortable.

Lovely hike through the vineyards near Regua. I am glad we did it in the early morning before it got too hot.

I enjoyed seeing a smaller winery and the setting was beautiful.

Our guide was enjoyable company, but I didn't learn as much about Porto as I had hoped.

Pleasant time on the water near Porto. We were given a small plate of snacks (cheese, crackers, grapes) and a porto tonic. We could have played our own music via Bluetooth, but chose not to.

The front desk staff and welcomers at the front door were exceptional. I loved the library and servings of Port. The restaurant was a bit slow on service but the sommelier was very good.

I was treated poorly by the manager on staff at check out which soured my experience. Lots of babies, toddlers and kids so if you are looking for a quiet place, this is not it. Beach is not handicap accessible.

I loved the location. Also, the amenities - sauna, steam room, and warm pool, were included. The outdoor breakfast seating was lovely - complete with champagne!

This was a no frills excursion to some really cool geological formations. The boat driver's were great! We had a blast. It was one of the best parts of the whole Portugal excursion for my husband who is a geologist. We are boat lovers, so the small craft and big swells didn't bother us.

This drive was a good way to see the city. Our driver, Ivo, was thorough in showing us historical sites as well as dropping us off at an out of the way cafe on the mouth of the river to enjoy some local ambiance and drinks.

Our driver, Enrique (I think was his name, sorry) made this trip very enjoyable. He was very enthusiastic about the places he showed us, especially a look into the production of the Pasteis de Belem. He also made a huge effort at avoiding rough spots in the roads as our traveling partners found the tuk tuk experience difficult.

The Sandeman tour wasn't particularly friendly. The facility was beautiful and the port good. An additional trip to a smaller more friendly producer would have been good.

Getting around the city was difficult, but it was important to have the opportunity to drive through all the different districts to get oriented to the city.

Our driver, Ricardo, did a good job of getting us around to see places from the land that we were going to see from the sea later in the day. He made good suggestions for exploring Lagos and took very good care of us.

Fun to see other parts of the city - crossing the bridge to the Villa de Gaia side and tasting port at Sandemans. Would have perhaps preferred an additional tasting at a smaller establishment.

Adding a visit to the town of Sintra, lunch on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and stops at Cabo de Roca and Cacais made the trip to the Villa even more exceptional.

The drive was long but a great way to see the countryside. I would have enjoyed a longer boat ride on the Douro.

Elegant boutique hotel with modern aesthetic. Small, intimate dining facility used for breakfast and dinner. All were exceptional, in fact, I wish I lived there! Small inner courtyard pool perfect for relaxing after a hot sunny day. Rooms were every comfortable, providing black out curtains, sophisticated shower, cushy bed. Evora was the perfect way to end out tour!

This hotel was adequate, but a little disappointing. It seems to be affiliated with a hospitality training school, so the staff (students?) seemed to be spread too thin. Everyone was multitasking , and no one was particularly focused at the task at hand. It felt as though there were no systems in place and no mechanism to problem solve. Not sure if I ever saw a manager. The staff were, however, unfailingly nice and hospitable. Greatly appreciated!

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location. Staff was very attentive. There is a restaurant and room service. Rooms were delightful and very comfortable.

Awesome introduction to Lisbon. Great food and great company!

The staff was exceptional and jumped at the chance to exceed our every whim. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The bar, parking, patio, and bicycles made the time spent there just perfect. Great location making it an easy walk to local shops and restaurants.

A nice overview of the wine and food. Lacked context about locations, route, and selections.

Exceptional guides who enjoyed the ride as much as us and explained every step and detail. The certificate and toast after made it that much more special.

A do it yourself tour with a provided route and phone. Yet the app is in Portugese.

The hotel was fine, but it was a longer than preferred walk from our room to the restaurant and reception.

The Mercure was a special haven in the middle of the city of Porto! The breakfast buffet was incredible. They had a lovely and affordable happy hour as well. The gardens and pool were so peaceful and a wonderful place to retreat after a day of walking nonstop. Our room was well appointed and well cleaned. Everything you could need for a great stay!

This was by far our favorite day in Porto. We started at the bustling Mercado farmers market. Ana our chef and guide was so easy to be around and very knowledgeable about the history of the market and the different vendors. She gave us tastings at different stalls including olive oil, fresh oysters, jams and spices. We then walked about 10 minutes to a lovely hidden gem for our cooking class. The kitchen is in a boutique hotel and it felt like being in someone’s home. Just magical! Ana was such a great instructor and she made it feel more like we were helping out with a dinner party than being in a “cooking class”. We had one of the best meals of our trip to Porto that afternoon and we cannot recommend this experience more highly!

When we walked into this hotel and saw the view, we felt like we had reached paradise. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. The views are unbelievable! The restaurant is also very good! This is probably the best hotel I have stayed in EVER!

This hotel is in a great location. The room was a little small, with no closet or dresser for your clothes, so if you have large pieces of luggage, it is a challenge.

It was a very nice boutique hotel. Good location. Steep hill to get to. You get used to it.

One of the nicest hotels I've stayed in. Absolutely beautiful. Lots of small touches that made it so nice. Views were amazing

Perfect location. Updated and beautiful

This hotel is part of a chain, but is located in an historic building near to the old core of the city. It boasts several swimming pools.

This hotel is beautifully situated; has fantastic views, welcome swimming pools, and a wine cellar; and is conveniently located for visiting the winelands

This is a charming hotel, with sweeping views, ready access to the university and old town, and a lovely courtyard.

This is a comfortable and conveniently located hotel, and the staff are wonderfully helpful and informative.

This was an amazing experience. The meal was great, the staff exceptionally friendly and funny, and the wine tasting was most informative and enjoyable.

This is a short but worthwhile experience. Our young guide was enormously knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as about viticulture, wines, and the local economy.

The Sandeman cellars are a short walk from the hotel, and the tour and tasting were both engaging and very informative. We had an excellent guide in James.

Pedro was amazingly knowledgeable and engaging and expertly tailored his comments to our particular interests.