Lonely Planet Pocket Lisbon (Travel Guide)

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Lisbon is also a good base to discover other highlights of Portugal, such as Évora, Óbidos, or the fishing-villages-turned-surfing-meccas Ericeira and Nazaré.

Carnival (February/March) Brazilian-style carnival parades and costumes, mainly at Parque das Nações. If you’re after nightlife, Bairro Alto* is your spot. There are more bars and restaurants here than you could possibly try in a single visit. Revellers often mingle outside, enjoying their drinks by the street art for which the area is famous; if you can, book rooms on upper floors to escape the noise.

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In its favor, it does do an excellent job of explaining things that may otherwise go over your head. It doesn’t simply recommend visiting the National Azulejo Museum but explains the history and importance of azulejos in Portugal as well. On a 3-day Lisbon itinerary you’re able to visit all of the main Lisbon tourist attractions and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the city! A three days Lisbon trip will also allow you to explore the main historic neighborhoods such as Alfama, Baixa, Rossio, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Belém. If you have some extra days I would suggest to travel to Lisbon for 4 days or 5 days. This gives you the possibility to either enjoy more time in your favorite Lisbon areas or go on a day trip to for example the picturesque Unesco-listed Sintra and the former fishing village Cascais, which is now a famous Portugal tourist destination for its beaches, marina and lively harbor.

Practical travel information including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and entertainment and activities in the region A rarity for travel guides, this one is actually written by a local — an authentic Lisboeta. It is broken down into 100 different “5 Best…” sections, covering things like the 5 Best Ice Cream Shops to 5 Modern Buildings. Previously described as a “travel-culture” magazine, and with stores sporting one-of-a-kind travel items, it is no surprise that Monocle’s guide to Lisbon is sleek, minimalist, and well designed.

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Like its big-boy brother, this guide has full-color pictures throughout so you now exactly what you’re looking at and where to take that perfect Insta-snap. This is an excellent introduction to Fado, traditional folk music of Portugal, and worth seeing before you visit a fado house. Jazz em Augusto (August) Jazz festival at the Gulbenkian’s open-air amphitheatre, with a similar event in Cascais. Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

Stylish hotel designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira – the architect responsible for the Chiado redevelopment – with Eastern-inspired interior decor. The best rooms have terraces with stunning castle vistas, a view you get from the bar terrace, too. Rooms are not huge but are plush and contemporary. The Best of Lisbon section is pretty self-explanatory and contains lists of things such as “Best for Kids,” “Best Churches,” and “Best Shopping.” The final section, Survival Guide, has a basic (yet surprisingly comprehensive) rundown of the basics including weather, places to stay, which plugs to use, and even a little section on language. We ended up in the surprising ‘Este Oeste’ restaurant. They offer a delightful mix of Italian and Japanese cuisine in a beautiful designed area with modern furniture. The staff offered us several free small dishes to taste. All dishes were delicious and I found the mix between Italian and Japanese very surprising. Therefore I recommend Este Oeste as the perfect lunch-spot in Belém. They also have a nice outside terrace overlooking the river. A lovely Lisbon restaurant and a must try on this itinerary. Portugal is a member of the European Union, and is in the Eurozone, which means that the country’s official currency is Euro. This is always a disadvantage for countries that use other currencies. However, Lisbon is one of the most reasonably priced capitals tourists may ever go to, especially in Europe. It is possible in Portugal to drink a cup of coffee for around 1,5 to 3 euros. A meal in a medium quality restaurant would cost around 8 to 15 euros and a beer usually costs around 2 euros. For museum entrances and transportation fees, tourists can obtain a Lisboa Card which has different versions for 1 day, 2 days, or 3 days. These cost differently, but definitely worth the money. Lisboa Card can be obtained at the airport.

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Close to Lisbon is a coastline of beautiful beaches, and your trip to Lisbon could also include a few days relaxing on these glorious stretches of sand.