With its historical architecture, exceptional cuisine, friendly hospitality, and pristine beaches, it’s no wonder that Lisbon was ranked as one of the top 10 trending destinations of 2019. A city where you’ll constantly find yourself going “wow” while simply walking around the streets, Lisbon’s charm, history, and way of life offers something for everyone.
Behold, the ultimate guide to visiting Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon, Portugal is iconically known for it’s epic red roof skylines, and classic old world European charm. When visiting Lisbon, it’s key to know exactly where to find the best views to take in this classic sight, and those can actually be found by visiting Miradouros in Lisbon!
Miradouros actually translates to “viewpoints” in Portuguese, which is appropriate seeing as all the best views in Lisbon are found at Miradouros around the city.
We put together this guide to the best Miradouros in Lisbon to help you plan out which ones you want to visit, and make sure you don’t miss any of the best views in Lisbon.
Home to historic cobbled streets, beautiful beaches, and outstanding hotels and restaurants, the city of Cascais is a postcard-worthy destination on the southern Portugese coast. More than just a beach town, Cascais attracts tourists from all across Europe, as well as intercontinental tourists on vacation looking for a day trip from Lisbon to Cascais.
Being located just 30km (19 miles) from Lisbon makes this quaint fishing town one of the best day trips you can take from the Portuguese capital.
Here’s how to get from Lisbon to Cascais, how to spend the day there, and some can’t miss spots to check out while you’re visiting.
When first planning your trip to Lisbon, it can be tricky to find out which neighborhood of the city you should book your accommodations in. Whether you’re looking for art, food, culture, partying, adventure, or a bit of everything, you can find it in Lisbon, and choosing the right neighborhood to stay in is a great start to making sure you get the most out of your visit.
Although there really aren’t any unsafe areas of the city to worry about, where you choose to stay could drastically impact your experience here based on its accessibility to the attractions and restaurants that you’d like to visit.
We spent over a month living in Lisbon, during which time we learned a lot about its different neighborhoods. Here is everything you need to know about each one, so that you can choose the right area of Lisbon to stay in for your visit. We’ve also included a map outlining the different neighborhoods, and have linked to some accommodation options in each one. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments. Happy planning!
The jewel of the Algarve region, Lagos is a can’t-miss destination on any trip to Portugal. Lagos has become more and more popular in the past five years, and for good reason. Its spectacular beaches nestled in the red and gold cliffs of the westernmost part of Europe offer scenery beyond your traditional beach vacation. If you’re planning a trip to Portugal soon, be sure to fit in a weekend in Lagos!
By no means is Lagos a buzzing metropolis – you can explore most of the town by foot in the better part of an afternoon – but its iconic beaches just minutes from the city centre offer plenty to see and do over the course of a long weekend or short week.