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“A public elevator inside the Pingo Doce supermarket at Chão do Loureiro takes you up toward the castle instead of climbing.”
Liri Reinman
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Castelo de São Jorge
“The prettiest viewpoint in Lisbon: buy tickets online to skip the long line, climb the 11th-century walls, peacocks roam the grounds.”
Liri Reinman
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Castelo de São Jorge
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Praça do Comércio
Fun photo spot with the giant soap-bubble street artist and the yellow LISBOA sign.
Arco da Rua Augusta
Stands at the end of Rua Augusta on Praça do Comércio - the classic photo backdrop.
Rua Augusta
The main shopping street, very pretty and right next to Praça do Comércio and the Augusta arch.
Castelo de São Jorge
Seen from a hilltop miradouro over the red rooftops - Lisbon's seven hills mean endless stairs but tons of viewpoints.
100 Maneiras
One of her especially recommended Lisbon restaurants - the food in Portugal is far better than people warned.
A Cevicheria
One of the Lisbon restaurants she especially recommends.
Alfama
Beautiful but steep – prepare your legs for the climb; the best views in the city are from here.
Feira da Ladra
Open-air flea market at Campo de Santa Clara, Tuesdays and Saturdays only – especially fun on a sunny day.
Palácio Nacional da Pena
Palace + park ticket is €20 per person — not cheap but insanely impressive; one of the most striking places she's seen.
Panda Cantina
Order the tofu ramen – noodles and broth made on site; you share one long communal table.
Sala de Corte
One of the Lisbon restaurants she especially recommends.
Café Saudade
On Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda — huge slices of berry cheesecake, coffee in oversized cups, toasties; great for breakfast.
O Ofício
Michelin-listed 2023-2025 in a 1325 convent; book ahead for the tasting menu - the oysters with lime sauce started an obsession.
Parque da Pena
Huge, jungle-like park with ferns and a waterfall — allow a few hours to walk it.
RIB Beef & Wine
One of the Lisbon restaurants she especially recommends.
Ando Living
Stunning, clean, spacious and well-equipped apartment in a perfect location; welcome bottle of Ramilos wine, cozy on rainy days.
Chalet da Condessa d'Edla
Inside Pena Park — the house the king built for his second wife, a fairytale home in the middle of the forest.
Manteigaria
The best pastel de nata she ate in Lisbon - eat it hot out of the oven; the chain has several branches around town.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon, over Alfama's rooftops and São Vicente de Fora.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Tiled terrace over the Tejo and Alfama roofs; street singers often perform here.
Sintra Green Chalet
15-minute walk from the old town; hosts Arina and her parents make you feel at home.
Time Out Market Lisboa
Covered hall packed with food stalls – don't skip a visit and a snack; good vibe.
Caffè Di Marzano
Stunning coffee bar that serves Hugo Spritz; the snacks (labneh, focaccia, olives, roasted veg) were excellent too.
Centro Colombo
Huge mall about 20 min by Uber from the centre - Primark, Brandy Melville, C&A, Zara, H&M, Mango, Lefties; great rainy-day plan.
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
Viewpoint garden with a cute little market of local food stalls and a panoramic view over the city and the castle.
Pastéis de Belém
The original pastel de Belém - order a full tray with coffee; this is where the famous Portuguese pastry was invented.
SÁLA de João Sá
On her list of especially recommended Lisbon restaurants.
UNION Portugal
Handmade empanadas served with hot sauce - a perfect way to end the day.
Castro Atelier de Pastéis de Nata
Watch the bakers fill and bake the pastéis de nata behind the glass.
O Patamar
Walls covered in hand-painted Portuguese plates and jugs — 'everything is beautiful and special'.
Palácio Nacional de Sintra
Stop in the square out front — she heard one of the most talented street singers there.
Paleio Café
On Rua da Madalena; cappuccino comes with sky-high foam and there's a laptop area with plugs.
Popbar Portugal
Gelato and sorbet on a stick (lemon, pistachio, mango) dipped in chocolate with nut toppings - a fun snack on the climb up.
Santuário de Cristo Rei
Seen across the Tagus from the Lisbon riverside and from the air.
Altar
Sweet finish to Lisbon: the chocolate mousse with olive oil and coarse salt was exceptional.
Cantinho Lord Byron
Pink corner spot on a cobbled lane in the old town — quiet with no crowds around.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab & Bakery
Fun, tasty breakfast: croissant with omelette, avocado toast, granola yogurt and cappuccino.
Crack Kids Lisboa
Try the super special empanada filled with gorgonzola and leek, plus a slice of cake.
Estação Cais do Sodré
Nice at sunset - like most Lisbon squares and parks, there's a kiosk selling wine, beer or cocktails with outdoor tables.
Lisbon Art Stay
Rooms come with a terrace overlooking the city rooftops.
LX Factory
Young, cool area with huge murals and graffiti - worth a stop in Lisbon.
Merendinha
Where they started the morning with a matcha before their self-guided Lisbon food tour.
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Part of a gorgeous walk around Belém together with the Discoveries Monument and the promenade.
O Mundo Fantástico da Sardinha Portuguesa
Look for the sardine tin branded with your birth year — each box lists what happened that year.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
On the Belém waterfront walk - the neighbourhood itself is stunning.
Panteão Nacional
Its dome dominates the view from the Alfama viewpoints and the flea market.
Ponte 25 de Abril
Sit at a café right beneath the bridge on the Tagus waterfront.
Portas do Céu
Big, roomy studio right on Alfama's main street, with a balcony and a small kitchen hidden behind a closet door; booked via Booking.
Quinta da Regaleira
Another castle day in Sintra — pair it with Pena Palace over a few nights in town.
Aurora Queijadas de Sintra
They make the cheese-and-cinnamon queijadas on site; she found them too sweet — order with coffee.
Pink Street
A random street painted pink with hanging umbrellas - a classic Instagram stop, but she's less into this kind of attraction.
Sé de Lisboa
Stands on the tram tracks in Alfama – a classic shot with the yellow tram.
Café da Garagem
Inside Teatro da Garagem (Costa do Castelo 75): breakfast is bland, but coffee with the rooftop view toward Graça is worth it.
Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora
Seen over the rooftops from the Alfama viewpoints.
Teatro da Trindade
The street here drops down toward the Tagus - a nice spot for a sea/river view between the colorful buildings.
Tram 28
The mythological yellow tram winding through Lisbon's cobbled streets.
MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
They didn't connect with the museum and don't recommend it - the rest of Belém is the highlight.
Pink Street
A gimmick packed with people photographing for Instagram – only worth passing by on the way.
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