8 Ways to Beat the Heat in Lisbon this Summer
Summer is a fun time to visit Lisbon, and one thing you can be sure of is that temperatures will be hot. Here are some great ways for cooling off when it’s just too hot outside.
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Walking Itinerary: From Bairro Alto to Cais do Sodré
Central Lisbon is best explored on foot, and this great walk will take from the Bairro Alto to Cais do Sodré by the River Tejo, passing through Chiado. It includes viewpoints, churches, an opera house and a museum, cafés, and places where you can eat and recharge during your walk.
Walking Itinerary: Get Lost in Alfama
Discover Alfama on foot and catch sweeping views of the river and the city. All you need is some water and comfortable walking shoes for Lisbon’s steep paved cobblestone streets.
Lisbon in 3 Days – What to Do and See and Where to Eat
Do you have three days to see Lisbon? This is an itinerary especially designed for those planning three days in the Portuguese capital. It includes dinner at a fado restaurant and a must-do day trip to Sintra and Cascais.
Planning a Day Trip to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho & Cascais
Sintra and Cascais make the perfect day trip from Lisbon. From Sintra, venture onward to Cabo da Roca and see the westernmost point in mainland Europe. Then visit the stunning Ursa and Guincho Beaches, and finish off in Cascais.
Christmas Lights and Decorations in Lisbon
Find out where to see the Christmas lights and decorations in Lisbon, including the twinkling shopping streets of Baixa and Chiado and the giant Christmas tree in Terreiro do Paço.
Planning a Day Trip to Mafra and Ericeira
Mafra is renowned for its convent and palace, regarded as the most important Baroque building in Portugal, while Ericeira is a seaside resort, famous for its beauty as well as its surf break. This day trip from Lisbon is perfect for independent travellers.
Planning a Day Trip to the Convent of Christ in Tomar
A day trip to the city of Tomar is the ideal way to get out of Lisbon to explore the Convent of Christ, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the Castle of Almourol. You can take this trip either independently or as part of a tour.
Lisbon in August – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in August. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in August.
Lisbon in July – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in July. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in July.
Lisbon in June – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in June. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in June.
Lisbon in May – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in May. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in May.
Where to Go on a Day Trip from Lisbon
Why not head out for a day trip from Lisbon? Discover the enchanting Sintra, head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, and visit Cascais. But there are other ideas, including day trips suited for nature-trippers, beachgoers, and culture lovers.
Lisbon in April – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in April. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in April.