Destinations / Lisbon

🇵🇹 Lisbon travel guide

Sunny hills, tiled streets and pastel de nata for about €1.50. One of Europe's best-value city breaks.

Best time to visit

March to June and September to October. July and August are hot and busy.

Daily budget

About £70–£110 a day including a mid-range room.

Getting there

Direct flights from most UK airports in about 2h45. The metro red line runs from the airport to the centre in 20 minutes.

Getting around

Tap a contactless card on metro, trams and buses. Skip the queue for tram 28 by boarding at Martim Moniz early.

Where to stay

Baixa and Chiado for first-timers, Alfama for character, Príncipe Real for quieter nights.

Top things to do in Lisbon

• Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
• Day trip to Sintra by train (40 min)
• LX Factory on a Sunday
• Belém Tower and the original pastéis de Belém

Lisbon travel hacks

• 💡 Trains to Sintra and Cascais cost a few euros — no need for tours.
• 💡 Many museums are free on Sunday mornings for residents; check before you go.

Picture-perfect spots

• Miradouro da Senhora do Monte — Lisbon's highest viewpoint, with the castle and river in one frame.