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How we plan a slow week in Lisbon
One neighbourhood, one favourite café and no more than one 'big thing' a day: our recipe for falling in love with Lisbon.
By ALKIKI · · 1 min read
Lisbon
Seven hills, endless viewpoints and a food scene that rewards curiosity.
- We've been here
- Couples
- Remote workers
- Food lovers
In this guide: The guide
Lisbon, our way
Lisbon is a city best explored on foot and slowly. Base yourself in a neighbourhood like Graça, Príncipe Real or Campo de Ourique and you'll feel like a local within days.
For remote workers it's easy: coworking spaces in most neighbourhoods, plenty of laptop-friendly cafés and a lively community of people doing the same.
“We found a café in Graça with the best Wi-Fi in the city and a view over the river, and went back every morning for a week.”
Don't miss
Alfama at dusk
Winding lanes, washing lines and fado drifting out of doorways.
Day trip to Sintra or Cascais
Palaces in the hills or a seaside afternoon, both under an hour by train.
LX Factory
A converted industrial complex full of bookshops, studios and brunch spots.
When to go
For Portugal as a whole: April to June and September to October
- January: Quieter
- February: Quieter
- March: Good
- April: Our pick
- May: Our pick
- June: Our pick
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Our pick
- October: Our pick
- November: Quieter
- December: Quieter
Entry requirements
See the Portugal guide for entry notes, official sources and the date we last checked them.
Entry, visa and legal information is general guidance only and may be out of date. Always check the official government source and, if needed, a qualified professional before you travel or book. Read the full disclaimer.
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