With the arrival of summer, terraces and rooftops start to become more desirable. To enjoy the heat, there's nothing better than refreshments, music and food on a terrace in the country. So discover the best spots in Portugal where you can enjoy the hot summer days until the last ray of sunshine.
La Botana, Torres Vedras
Located in the centre of Torres Vedras, La Botana is perfect for relaxing after a day's work. The Latin American restaurant also offers a wide selection of Mexican drinks, such as margaritas, Mexican beers and the most emblematic tequilas and mezcales. The space can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday.
Playa, Olhão, Algarve
The Playa restaurant in Olhão is located in front of the stunning Ria Formosa, overlooking the islands of Farol, Deserta, Culatra and Armona. Playa offers Latin-inspired dishes such as premium cuts of meat from Brazil and Argentina, quesadillas (from €7) and handmade tacos (from €8). With an extensive cocktail menu and guest DJs from 10.30pm, the space is transformed into a vibrant party, perfect for relaxing to the colours of the sunset.
Madrasta, Paço de Arcos, Lisbon
20 minutes from the centre of Lisbon, Madrasta is located in the Paço de Arcos Municipal Garden. Overlooking the sea, the rooftop invites all those who want to enjoy the high summer temperatures. With cocktails, small snacks and pizzas, the space is open every day from 12 noon to 1.00 am.
Vivant, Almancil, Algarve
The Vivant restaurant, located in Almancil in the Algarve, has a large terrace, making it the ideal place for dinners with friends followed by a party. At Vivant, you can eat Entrecôte de Rubia Galega, Tempura-fried Stingray and Tuna Tataki. The space is open every day from 19h00 to 4h00.
Scale Bar, Lisbon
This summer, EPIC SANA Lisboa invites all those who enjoy the combination of music and gastronomy. On the Scale Bar terrace you can enjoy a weekend experience with live music on Fridays (from 8pm to 10.45pm) and barbecue on Saturdays (from 7pm to 10.30pm), priced at €49 per person and €24.50 for children aged 5 to 12.