Lisbon one of Europe’s great short breaks. Here’s our insider guide to getting the most out of a visit..
. Every second street has a monument, a museum or a gallery in Lisbon. Photo: Deposit Mama Shelter in Lisbon.
Photo: mamashelter.com Lisbon is a dream of a city. The walls are adorned with azulejo tiles, there are grand boulevards lined with historic buildings, and charming patio cafés around every corner.
This is a place where it’s a joy to get lost, to follow your nose down winding, narrow streets and up steep laneways that lead to beautiful views of the city and the river beyond. Here’s how to plan out the perfect city break in Lisbon. Lisbon, with the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge in the background.
Photo: Stephen Knowles / Getty Alfama With the turrets of São Jorge Castle at its peak, Alfama is one of the most distinctive neighbourhoods in Lisbon, and you could lose hours wandering around its picturesque streets. Be sure to visit the castle itself, which dates back to the 11th century and has amazing views out over Lisbon and the surrounding terracotta rooftops. But don’t rush out of this neighbourhood too soon – there are plenty of charming bars, ice cream shops and even an outdoor escalator to help you up those hills.
Time your visit to coincide with sunset, which you can watch from the pretty Praça Júlio de Castilho. Time Out Market Lisboa There are a few iterations of this market around the world now, but the first one opened in Lisbon bac.