{"id":2048,"date":"2026-02-01T01:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T23:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorewithangel.com\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:08:29","slug":"lisbon-mini-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorewithangel.com\/el\/lisbon-mini-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"LISBON MINI GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey there!<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s time to speak about a wonderful trip I made, a colorful and beautiful city with great vibes, good food and friendly people.<\/p>\n

And this is LISBON, tha capital of Portugal! My first trip to Portugal was there, a country that I absolutely loved! If you visit Lisbon for the first time, have a look in the text below and don’t miss doing some of the things I mention!<\/p>\n

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Where to STAY:<\/strong> Wherever you pick to stay in the city center in Lisbon is great! So, better to avoid Belem where many hotels are as it is far. My favorite neighborhoods to stay are those who are convenient to walk around on foot like Bairro Alto, Chiado, Baixa, Alfama…Angel’s tip:<\/strong> <\/span>I picked a hotel in the city center which I truly recommend because of its location, great service and value for money. The name is: My Story Hotel Ouro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plug?<\/strong> In Lisbon and generally Portugal, type C (also called the Europlug) and F are the official standards.<\/p>\n

Do you need a CAR?<\/strong> When I first booked the tickets I thought that a car is needed. But after a few days that I started arranging my schedule and realize the great modes of transport Lisbon has and the difficulty in finfing a parking spot, I decided not to rent one. And I was right!<\/p>\n

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Jeronimos monastery in Belem<\/p><\/div>\n

If you plan to discover Lisbon only and not beaches or towns further away, a car is not necessary. Lisbon is a city that you can walk, you can rent electric scooters to stroll around, you can take the trams, tuk tuk, funiculars… and if you need to go a bit further away, there is uber as well!<\/p>\n

In case you want to rent a car, click here for good prices.<\/a><\/p>\n

How many DAYS?<\/strong> In my opinion, 3-4 days in Lisbon are enough. Sintra town with the magnificent palaces is a must and would need one more day!<\/p>\n

WHEN is the best time to visit Lisbon?<\/strong> Undoubtedly Lisbon is a city that is great and has tourists all year long. But during spring, September-early October or early summer I think is better with this sunny wonderful weather.<\/p>\n

10 THINGS TO SEE IN LISBON:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. First, one of the most famous squares in Lisbon is the C<\/strong>ommercial Square<\/strong>. You can start from there. Close to the TAGUS river that crosses the city, Praca do Comercio as it is called in Portuguese, is the biggest & most central square in Lisbon. There stands the impressive arc: Arco da Rua Augusta. Take a photo!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Another beautiful square in Lisbon is Praca Dom Pedro IV<\/strong> with the 2 fountains. Have a look!<\/li>\n
  3. Did you know that Lisbon is spectacular from above? That’s why there are many viewpoints<\/strong> where you can go and admire the view from above. Some of them are Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Miradouro S\u00e3o Pedro de Alc\u00e2ntara, Miradouro de Gra\u00e7a, Miradouro Sophia de Mello, Miradouro das Portas do Sol etc<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Have you heard that Lisbon is famous for its funiculars and trams? Especially the old traditional ones are great for the city since Lisbon has steep and narrow hills where modern trams cannot be used in most of the routes. Tram 28<\/strong> is the most famous one. I took it for a ride and it passes by many different landmarks and sites!\"\"<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. I took the Gl\u00f3ria Funicular <\/strong>as well <\/span>& it was fun, you pay 4-5 euros in funiculars and they usually drive you from the bottom to the top of a steep hill. This one led to Miradouro S\u00e3o Pedro de Alc\u00e2ntara, a beautiful viewpoint, as mentioned above.<\/span><\/span>\n
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    Gl\u00f3ria Funicular<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n

  6. Do you like castles? I usually visit the main castle in every city I travel to. Don’t expect something extraordinary inside as you can see mainly walls but the view from Lisbon’s castle and the walks around with the garden were great! That’s why I recommend you to visit the medieval castle in this capital with its magnificent view from above and many peacocks around. It is called Sao Jorge Castle<\/strong> and entrance is 10 euros for adults. Angel’s tip:<\/strong><\/span> You can book in advance to avoid the queue. \"\"<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Two other architectural masterpieces in the city are the National Pantheon<\/strong> & the Lisbon Cathedral<\/strong>. Both are so impressive buildings that are worth your visit at least from outside. First one was originally a church which was converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. And second one, the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major or Lisbon Cathedral or simply the S\u00e9, which is a Roman Catholic cathedral, the oldest church in the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n
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    Lisbon Cathedral<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n

  8. The most famous covered food market<\/strong> in Lisbon is undoubtedly Mercado de Ribeira or \u201cTime Out market\u201d. Many shops to buy grocery, flowers or just have a nice lunch. The variety is great with many options of international and local cuisines to choose from.<\/li>\n
  9. Don’t forget to stroll around during day & night in Alfama<\/strong>, the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon. Many cute streets, houses, shops…<\/li>\n
  10. You can visit \u00a0<\/span>LX Factory<\/strong> (it is convenient to combine it after your visit in Belem), an industrial complex with restaurants, shops, bars etc. I went there and had a nice late lunch and some drinks.\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Angel’s tip:<\/strong><\/span> Many advise to take the Elevador de Santa Justa, the oldest elevator in Lisbon connecting the upper & lower part of the city but I don\u2019t recommend it<\/strong>. 45 minutes queue for 2 minutes & a view that I could simply walk up there.This is the view above.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    INSTAGRAMMABLE spots in LISBON:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n