Lisbon

Built on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Lisbon charms with its pastel-coloured buildings, vintage trams, and melancholic fado music. It's one of Europe's most affordable and sunniest capitals.

Best time to visit

Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov

Essentials

Currency: EUR
Language: Portuguese
Timezone: Lisbon

Average temperatures

Jan 15°Feb 16°Mar 18°Apr 19°May 22°Jun 26°Jul 28°Aug 28°Sep 27°Oct 22°Nov 17°Dec 15°

Things to do

Ride Tram 28 through the old townTry pasteis de nata in BelemExplore the Alfama districtVisit the Jeronimos MonasteryWatch sunset from Miradouro da GracaDay trip to Sintra

Local cuisine

Pasteis de nataBacalhauBifanaGinjinha

The Belem Tower is a 16th-century fortified tower that once guarded Lisbon's harbour. It's a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery.