Portugal
Lisbon
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Lisbon: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
A city of hills, trams and terraces over the Tagus. Golden light, viewpoints and lanes: every neighbourhood has its charm.
Best weatherIn spring and early autumn: beautiful light and mild weather.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Bright spring
It's mild, the jacarandas bloom from May and the terraces of the miradouros are calling you.
Lisbon festivals
In June, the Santo António festivities fill Alfama with grilled sardines and music, and the beaches of Cascais are 40 minutes away.
Lovely late season
The sea is at its warmest and the light glows golden on the rooftops.
Mild winter
Around 15 °C, lots of sunny days, fado in little taverns and more affordable hotels.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Baixa and Chiado
Flat and central, perfect for exploring on foot. Well linked by metro and tram.
Alfama
The historic district, with its lanes and viewpoints. Lisbon at its most picturesque.
Bairro Alto
Bars and nightlife, to enjoy the city after dark.
Príncipe Real
Chic and calm, with boutiques and gardens. A great choice for couples.
Belém
Monuments, pastéis and a peaceful vibe on the Tagus.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Belém
Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tell the story of the Age of Discovery. Right next door, try a warm pastel de nata.
Ideal for history lovers
Fado in Alfama
This melancholic song, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, echoes in the evening in the little fado houses of the Alfama district.
Ideal for music lovers
Tram 28 and the miradouros
The old yellow tram climbs the city's hills. Stop at the miradouros, viewpoints with a superb view over the rooftops and the Tagus.
Ideal for great views
Sintra
Forty minutes away by train, this town of palaces and gardens hidden in the forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The colourful Pena Palace is a real fairy tale.
Ideal for a lovely day trip