*Bring your walking shoes* Praça do Comercio (Commerical Square) - Center plaza in Lisbon Alfama- One of the oldest districts of Lisbon with narrow cobbled streets and ancient houses. Great to wander the narrow streets, seek street art, ride the #28 tram, climb to the top of National Pantheon for a panoramic view over the Lisbon waterfront. Castelo de S. Jorge- This is the famous castle in Lisbon. You can take a cab or walk - the walk is so nice and there are a ton of shops to go to on the way. There are gardens to walk through (with wild peacocks) and there are great vantage point views of the city. National Pantheon - Originally a church, now where Portuguese personalities are buried. The terrace at the top has one of Lisbon’s most beautiful viewpoints and views of the waterfront. LxFactory - Historical industry complex which houses an array of artsy retailers and unique restaurants.
Pasteis de Belem: The most famous pastry in Portugal. Grab a pastel de nata and spend the afternoon exploring the nearby museums and sites (Torre de Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Discoveries Museum) L-Tasca: Delicious authentic food in a charming tavern near the famous Pink Street Ponto Final & Atira-te ao Rio: Waterfront dining across from the Rio Tejo. Great for watching the sunset! The Bifanas of Afonso: THE pork sandwich of Lisbon. Park Bar: Lisbon's version of a speakeasy located on the top of a multi story parking lot. Great for sunset and night out. Java Rooftop: trendy rooftop serving Mediterranean dishes and great cocktails Pink Street: famous strip of lively bars and restaurants, big tourist attraction. Tasca do Chico: Dark, cozy & traditional bar with regular live fado singers, plus rustic Portuguese bar dishes.
Sintra: A resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains about 30 minutes outside Lisbon. Perfect for a day trip to explore all the castles (Peña National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Palacio Monserrate) Cascais: Beautiful beach side town about 30 minutes from Lisbon by train or Uber. Check out Boca du Inferno cliff and then stroll into town. Comporta: Considered right now the under-the-radar beach destination to visit - About 1.5 hour south of Lisbon. Check out Sublime Comporta, Quinta da Comporta Nazare: The 100 foot wave put Nazare on the map and it has become one of Portugal’s most famous tourist destinations. About 1.5 hours north of Lisbon