🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the Portuguese capital, a city of hills, vintage trams, azulejos and fado. Alfama, Bairro Alto, Belém and Sintra (30 min by train) make it one of Europe's most affordable and pleasant capitals.
✓ Alfama✓ Tram 28✓ Torre de Belém✓ Jerónimos✓ Fado✓ Sintra✓ Bairro Alto✓ Pastéis de Belém
📅 Best time to visit
Spring and autumn: ideal temperatures (18–24°C) and low prices. June–August warm with the unmissable Festas de Lisboa in June.
🌤 Climate
Mediterranean climate: warm, dry summers (26–30°C) and mild, rainy winters (10–15°C). Over 300 sunny days per year.
🏨 Where to stay
Alfama is the most authentic neighbourhood. Chiado and Bairro Alto are trendy. Belém is quiet near the monuments.
🏨 Hotels in Lisbon💡 Practical tips
- Metro (Red Line) from airport to centre in 20 min (€1.65).
- Tram 28 is iconic but crowded: use buses for practical journeys.
- Pastéis de Belém (original 1837 shop): unmissable, eat hot with cinnamon.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Lisbon or Porto?
Lisbon is larger and more cosmopolitan. Porto is smaller and more authentic, famous for Port wine. Both have direct flights from Naples.
Is Lisbon affordable?
One of Europe's most affordable capitals: local lunch €10–15. Prices have risen significantly in recent years.