Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a full vacation, or simply have a long layover to explore the city – there’s no doubt about it – there’s plenty to see in Lisbon, Portugal. From cobblestoned charming streets, to gourmet cuisine, and stunning red roof vistas, Lisbon has a lot of beautiful culture and activity to take in.
Planning to spend some time here soon? Here’s our guide to all the best things to do while you’re in Lisbon!
Lisbon has quietly become one of the best foodie cities in Europe. Scratch that, best foodie cities in the world! With a salivating lineup of great restaurants for every budget, it’s one of those cities where it’s worth lining up your breakfast , lunch, and dinner plans for your entire visit, so that you don’t leave without hitting all your share of phenomenal restaurants.
After spending over a month living in the city, here is our list of 14 must-try restaurants in Lisbon. If you’re visiting during the summer, you will likely need a reservation at most of these restaurants, unless you opt for an early dinner. We had a fair amount of success showing up to restaurants right when they opened at 7pm, and getting in without a reservation. However, if you’re looking to eat later, or have a larger group, it’s best to book a table ahead of time.
Beehive Lakes is a beautiful out-and-back hike located between Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake. Showcasing spectacular views of the Selkirk Mountain range and two pristine turquoise alpine lakes, Beehive Lakes is, unsurprisingly, an increasingly popular day hike and backcountry camping destination among Northern Idaho visitors and locals. Beehive Lakes Hike Stats Starting elevation: Beehive Lakes …
As the first discipline in any Ironman race, your swim can have a big impact on the rest of your race. Although it comprises the smallest portion of the race – on average it makes up just 10% of total race time – having a strong, efficient swim can give you the confidence and energy you need to execute your best race. For that reason, it’s paramount to set yourself up with the best technique, training, and wetsuit required for a successful Ironman swim.
Here’s our guide to the best Ironman Wetsuits!
Across all amateur athletes, the average Half Ironman time is 5:51:25 for Men, and 6:18:13 for Women. Broken down by discipline, on the Men’s side this works out to a swim time of 38:51, a bike time of 2:54:38, and a run time of 2:04:16. On the Women’s side, this breaks down as a swim time of 40:39, a bike time of 3:10:44, and a run time of 2:13:06. See below for a breakdown of average Half Ironman times by Gender and by Age Group.