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Lisbon

Sun-drenched hills, pastel de nata, and Europe's best-value capital.

Best time
April, May, September, and October.
Stay
4 nights
From US
7h from NYC, 11h from LA
Lang / Cur
Portuguese · Euro (EUR)

Lisbon's yellow trams climb tiled streets to miradouros with Tejo views. Add day trips to Sintra's fairytale palaces and Cascais beaches for a perfect week.

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Highlights

  • 01Tram 28 ride through Alfama
  • 02Pastéis de Belém + Jerónimos Monastery
  • 03Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  • 04LX Factory boutiques and brunch
  • 05Sintra day trip: Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira
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Where to stay

AlfamaBaixa/ChiadoPríncipe RealBelémLX Factory
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4-day itinerary

  1. 01Alfama

    Sé Cathedral, Castelo de São Jorge, fado dinner.

  2. 02Belém

    Monastery, tower, pastéis de Belém, MAAT.

  3. 03Sintra

    Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira day trip.

  4. 04Modern

    LX Factory, Time Out Market, Príncipe Real bars.

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Local intelligence

  • 01Sintra crushes in summer — go on a weekday, buy Pena tickets online.
  • 02Tram 28 pickpockets are aggressive; go early and hold your bag close.
  • 03Uber and Bolt are cheap and easier than steep-hill walks with luggage.
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