Ah yes, nothing quite screams weekend bliss like waking up at the absolutely luxurious hour of 9:30. Truly living on the edge. After that heroic effort, we dragged ourselves out to visit the majestic Palácio Nacional de Queluz—because obviously one cannot start the day without a bit of royal excess.
Built in the 18th century, this gem began as a summer retreat for the Portuguese royal family (you know, just a casual little getaway palace). It later became a primary residence for Queen Maria I of Portugal and King Pedro III of Portugal, which explains the over-the-top rococo décor—apparently subtlety was not fashionable at the time. Think Versailles, but slightly more… Portuguese and a bit less crowded with influencers.
Naturally, after soaking in all that aristocratic grandeur, we strolled “next door” (because everything feels next door when you’re in weekend mode) and stumbled upon a parade of vintage automobiles. Nothing says “time travel” like watching beautifully restored cars glide by, each one looking like it belongs in a black-and-white film where everyone inexplicably wears hats.
To round off this exhausting morning, we headed to Parque Urbano Moinhos de Santana for a lovely picnic—because after such intense cultural enrichment, clearly the only solution is to lie on the grass and eat snacks like royalty of a different kind.
All in all, a very productive day of doing the absolute bare minimum, but with style.
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