Portugal

Lisbon

Neighbourhood walking and viewpoints.

Best for
Neighbourhood walking and viewpoints
When to go
March to June, or September to October
Suggested pace
Four days with a Sintra trip

About Lisbon

Lisbon is built on hills and best walked badly — up the wrong street, down the wrong staircase. Alfama and Graça hold the old city; the riverfront and Belém carry the monuments and the day trips out to Sintra.

Guides to Lisbon

A Portuguese custard tart, a pastel de nata, with a blistered top and dusted with cinnamon

Eating in Lisbon

Lisbon's best food is simple and cheap: a custard tart still warm from the oven, a shot of cherry liqueur on a square, grilled sardines and a table of shellfish at a loud beer hall.

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Ein portugiesisches Puddingtörtchen, ein Pastel de Nata, mit gebräunter Oberfläche und Zimt bestäubt

Essen in Lissabon

Lissabons bestes Essen ist einfach und günstig: ein Puddingtörtchen noch warm aus dem Ofen, ein Schluck Kirschlikör auf dem Platz, gegrillte Sardinen und ein Tisch voller Meeresfrüchte in einer lauten Bierhalle.

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PEPloros Editorial3 min read

Things to do in Lisbon

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