Lisbon is just one of those places that all of a sudden has become impossibly cool to visit. For a good reason: The smell of the ocean, the sounds of the Berimbau, wonderful architecture and incredibly friendly people.

What to do & see?

Belém – home to the most famous Portuguese treats
The birthplace of the Pasteis de Nata. In the spring and summer you’ll be queuing round the street to get a taste of these, but it is worth it. Belem is super easy to get to by train, taking just 10 minutes from the city centre. Other things to see here is the World heritage Torre de Belém and the religious site Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.

Alfama – the oldest district of Lisboa
It has a completely different feel to the rest of  Lisbon due to its age, and the residents that live there. It is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets and known for its amazing views of Lisbon and its medieval history. It is a village within a city which features narrow streets, tiny squares and beautiful churches. While here we will visit Saint George’s Castle (which overlooks the entire city of Lisbon) and explore the district, stopping in its many churches and museums.

Sintra – a fairytale
Packed with colourful palaces, rambling hilltop castles and exotic flora, Sintra makes an excellent excursion from Lisbon. Once a simple monastery on a hill outside Lisbon, Sintra was converted into a flamboyant and decorative summer palace by King Ferdinand II. There are lots of palaces, parks and castles to see in Sintra, and unfortunately, it’s not possible to see them all on in a single day. But our one-day Sintra itinerary captures all the highlights while saving the legs from Sintra’s hilly climbs.

Where to shop & wander?

Time Out Market – food, food and more food
The Time Out Market is the largest food hall in Lisbon, and it brings together some of the best bars and restaurants all under one roof. Many of Lisbon’s most popular restaurants have a stall here, and it’s a fantastic place to sample a single dish from these restaurants without having to order an entire meal.

Ler Devargar – the coolest bookstore
The unique decoration of this bookstore earned the title of one of the most beautiful in the world by the American publication Flavorwire. In addition, the site has been featured in the New York Times and other leading publications around the world. The walls filled with books up to the ceiling, the sculpture of a bicycle floating to the front door, and a machine that printed the newspapers in the past are part of the relaxed, modern and creative environment that you will find there.

Where to eat?

O Asiatico – Asian fusion by Chef Kiko
We’re telling you, O Asiatico is one of the best Asian Fusion Restaurants we have ever been to. Sushi on wind pastries, the most delicious fish and deserts to die for. Not to forget the exquisite wine pairing.

Sol e Pesca – a hidden gem
In memory of the old fishing shop, rods, wires, baits, nets, reels, floats, hooks and boats still bring life to the space, but this time in honor of another concept: a relaxed spot where you can taste great Portuguese canned fish. Here you can enjoy tasting Portuguese preserves, as well as the snacks that are created based on them. Besides the famous bluefin tuna, also known as the ham of tuna, there are various options: sardines, trout, eel, tuna, trout, mackerel, cod, as well as sardine roe.

Where to stay?

Air Bnb – feel like home
As we never stayed in a hotel in Lisboa we can’t tell you the best or most eco-friendly hotels. Sorry for that. Whenever we come to Portugal we stay in an eco-friendly Air-Bnb. So we can tell you that you’ll find amazing places on Air-Bnb from cozy city apartments to country side houses. Plus, you support the local people instead of some random hotel chain.