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Lisbon

A city of seven hills and endless viewpoints. Affordable for Western Europe, with beaches 30 minutes away by train.

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Best timeApr–Jun and Sep–Oct.

Getting thereLong-haul flight from LA

Known forHills, viewpoints, tiled buildings, pastries

Heads upWear shoes with grip. The stone streets are steep and slick.

Neighborhoods and areas

Alfama Bairro Alto Príncipe Real Belém Cais do Sodré

Trips in Lisbon

Group tripLisbon

Portugal, Six Ways10 days · $$$ · Lisbon → Porto → São Miguel

City breakLisbon

Lisbon on Your Own3 days · $$ · Alfama, Belém, Cascais

Where to stay

Memmo AlfamaLisbon · $$$Boutique hotel with a terrace pool over the river.

Where to eat

FoodCais do Sodré

Time Out MarketLisbon · $$Food hall with stalls from many of the city's best cooks.

Pastéis de BelémLisbon · $The original custard tarts, baked since 1837.

Things to do and see

AlfamaLisbon · $The oldest neighborhood. Tiny lanes, laundry lines and fado at night.

Miradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon · $The highest viewpoint in the city. Go for sunset.

Belém TowerLisbon · $$A 16th-century fortress on the river.

Thing to doAlcântara

LX FactoryLisbon · $$An old industrial complex full of shops, a bookstore and restaurants.

Events

Festas de LisboaJune, peaking June 12–13Grilled sardines, street parties and paper garlands across Alfama.