Published: December, 2017
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Lisbon, Portugal

Os Gazeteiros - small trendy understated delicious gastro pub, from farm to table. My favorite - not yet in the guides!
— Julie De Halleux
  • More about your Oliver Guide:
  • Trip type: Family, City
  • Activity level: moderate
  • Ideal length of trip: 5 DAYS

Where to Stay

By plane, Lisbon airport is only 20 minutes from the centre. Better not to rent a car if you say in the city, rely on Uber or taxis.

  • Memo Principe Real - in the heart of the trendy part of the city, quite, trendy, nice terrasse and views, delicious restaurant.
  • Memo Alfama - wonderful terrasse to drink a cocktail during sunset, in the centre of charming Alfama neighborhood, close to the Sao George Castle.

Where to Eat and Drink

  • A Cevicheria by chef Kiko : best ceviche ever! Go very early since they have a no booking policy and it is quite small ! Try the pisco sour…just one!
  • Topo: on top of a Chinese shopping mall, surprising.
  • O park : best cocktails bar on the rooftop of a parking lot..crowded in the summer!
  • Punto Final : If you want to cross the Tagus by boat don’t miss Punto Final traditional fisherman’s tasca. Be there for sunset – the view on the city is fabulous.

What to Do

  • Timeout Market : food market concept… a must!
  • Go walking/jogging/bicycling along the Tagus and don’t miss to walk on the roof of the MAAT.
  • The electricity museum close by is a good option with kids.
  • Take a surf bus to go surfing in Caparica.
  • Enjoy the shadow of the Botanical Garden in Principe Real. Then go shopping in the various nice concept stores around.
  • Don’t miss the Great Aquarium at Expo if you travel with kids, and enjoy the views up in the cable cars with them.
  • Get a tour guide in a tuk tuk and/or go watching the graffitis walls (there are also tours organized).
  • Gulbenkian and CCB collections are a must.

Inside Scoop

  • Best months to visit : May, June, September and October.
  • Combine Lisbon with a trip to Comporta or Evora.

What to Pack

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