Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal
Lisbon is Portugal's sun-drenched Atlantic capital, a city of trams, Fado music, Moorish history, pastéis de nata, and magnificent UNESCO monuments in Belem.
Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Royal Caribbean; Celebrity; Norwegian; MSC; Princess; Holland America; Viking
March - October
Ride Tram 28 through the historic Alfama district; visit the Belem Tower and Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage); explore the Alfama & Mouraria neighborhoods; visit the Jerónimos Monastery; try pastel de nata at the original Pastéis de Belém bakery
Ship docks at Alcantara or Santa Apolonia; tram or taxi to Alfama
Pickpockets operate on busy Tram 28 - hold your belongings tight; wear comfortable shoes on steep cobblestone hills; restaurant scam: be aware of dishes left on tables that you didn't order - they cost money; Airbnb has changed authentic neighborhoods significantly
Lisbon is the hilliest city in Europe - wear good shoes. Tram 28 is packed but iconic - consider walking instead for a more authentic experience. The Pastéis de Belém bakery line is always long but worth it - the original custard tarts are in a class of their own.
Pastel de nata; bacalhau (salt cod prepared 365 ways); sardines; piri-piri chicken; Ginjinha cherry liqueur; Vinho Verde wine; Super Bock beer
LX Factory for artisan goods; Feira da Ladra flea market; local wine; ceramics and azulejos tiles; custom leather goods
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Euro