Lisbon

Sights

• Alfama – The oldest quarter with lanes, stairs and fado.
• Torre de Belém – A tower on the Tagus from the age of discovery.
• Mosteiro dos Jerónimos – A monastery in the Manueline style.
• Miradouros – Viewpoints such as Senhora do Monte – lovely at sunset.
• Castelo de São Jorge – A castle above the city with panoramic views.
• LX Factory – A former factory with shops, a bookshop and restaurants.

Food & nightlife

• Pastéis de Nata – Warm custard tarts, most famous in Belém.
• Fado evening – Melancholic songs in a small tavern.
• Time Out Market – A food hall with lots of stalls.
• Salt cod and sardines – Salt cod in many forms, grilled sardines in June.

Day trips

• Sintra – Colourful palaces in a fairy-tale forest.
• Cascais – A seaside town with a coastal path, reachable by train.
• Cabo da Roca – The westernmost point of mainland Europe.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

Metro, trams (the 28 is famous) and funiculars; wear good shoes for the hills.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Plan your trip to Lisbon together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Portugal

• Porto
• Algarve
• Madeira