An Insider's Guide to Lisbon

Favorites

• Miradouro de Santa Luzia

• Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

Lisbon Neighborhoods

• Bairro Alto

• Principe Real

• Santos

• Chiado

• Alfama

• Graca

• Avenida Liberdade

• Campo-Ourique

• Belem

• Alcantara

• Note: Lisbon is quite small, so you can walk everywhere. The beauty of the city is how easy it can be to get lost, but then to find yourself again! Miradors are the scenic piazzas at the top of the hills, perfect to admire the gorgeous city views.

Day Trips

• Cascais: Known as the Portuguese Riviera.

• Sintra: Set atop the hill, known for its incredible, lush gardens and palaces.

• Cabo de Roca: Eastern-most tip of Europe.

• Sesimbra: Cute, very relaxed beach town.

• Almada: Home to the Cristo Rei, lunch at Punto Final.

• Costa de Caparica: Beautiful stretch of beach filled with restaurants and beach clubs.

Helpful Portuguese phrases:

• Hello: Ola

• Good morning: Bom dia

• Good afternoon: Boa tarde

• Good night: Boa noite

• Goodbye: Adeus

• Please: por favor

• Thank you: Obrigado / Obrigdada (if you are a woman)

• Sorry: Desculpe

• Yes: Sim

• No: Nao

• I don’t speak portuguese: Nao fao portuguese

• Check, please: A conta, por favor

• How much is it: Quanto custa?

Note: English is the second language in Portugal, so it should be easy to get around!

Helpful Lisbon tips

• Uber and Cabs are great ways to get around, however, because of traffic, it’s sometimes faster to walk.

• Consider shoes with good traction. The sidewalks are made of limestone and can get slippery (especially when wet!)

• Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills, so be prepared for a lot of uphill walking.

• Crosswalks painted on the streets signal the pedestrian has a right of way and cars will stop to let you cross!

• The sun is very strong in Lisbon, but it can get chillier at night, so dressing in layers is the best solution.

• If you order a “cafe” you will get an espresso. If you want something longer, ask for an “americano”

• Dinner is typically anywhere between 8 pm - 11 pm.

• When you sit down at a restaurant, they will automatically bring you some snacks to nibble on (Bread, cheese, olives etc.). Note, this is not free and you will be charged for this.

• Everything you eat. If you don’t want it, you can tell the server no, thank you.

Tipping culture: At your discretion and not required. General rule is not to tip more than 10 percent

Beach clubs

• Praia Princessa

• Praia Irmao

• Casa Reia

• Kailuha

• Posta da Onda

Note: Costa de Caparica is easily accessible via uber/taxi/car. Recommend to reserve in advance for beds and/or eating. Some of these beach clubs have special events or DJs at night, and you can dance the night away at the beach. Check their websites or social media for the latest information.

Brunch

• Dear Breakfast

• Fauna & Flora

• Augusto

• Seagull Method

• Heim Cafe

• Hygge

Dinner

• Taberna D’Avillez

• Tapisco

• Pica Pau

• Flores de Pampa

• Estrela da Bica

• Oficina do Duque

• Cafe do Sao Bento (oldest steakhouse in Lisbon!)

Dinner with trendier vibe

• Rocco's

• JNCQ

• Praia no Parque

Best pastel de nata

• Pasteleria Belem

• Manteigeria

• Fabric de Nata

• Castro

Rooftop Bars

• Carmo Rooftop (Topo Chiado)

• Mama Shelter

• Java

• Park

Wine bars

• Vino Vero

• Black Sheep

• Magnolia

Cocktail bars

• Gin Lovers

• Pavilhao Chines

Favorite Kiosks

Super common all over Lisbon, they sell snacks and drinks!

• Praca das Flores

• Largo do Carmo

• Praca do Principe Real