I highly recommend you fit Belém into your Lisbon itinerary. With a bit of careful planning the top attractions can all be seen in one day, and its super-easy to travel by train or tram.
A last-minute change to our itinerary led us to an easy day trip from Lisbon to Cascais, a charming seaside town with beaches, historic sights, scenic walks, and delicious food!
Lisbon captured our hearts for the second time – although this time was thankfully much drier! We got to stroll along the riverfront, take in sunset views from the miradouros and tackle the many stairways of Lisbon without being encumbered by raincoats and umbrellas. Is there enough left to do to return for Lisbon Part 3? I think there just might be…
Want to know how we packed for our September Lisbon city break using only an under-seat bag to avoid luggage fees? Here are my handy tips for packing light!
Despite more rain on Lisbon Day Two, we went on the search for street and historic sites in Graça and Alfama.
Despite facing heavy rains and winds on our Lisbon trip, we adapted our plans, There was history, culture, a thorough exploration of the transport system and plenty of drinks! Welcome to Day 1 of our Lisbon Travel Diaries.
Whether your aim is to travel on a vintage yellow tram, visit jaw-dropping viewpoints, catch a little local culture or eat your body-weight in pasteis de nata, there are tons of exciting things to do in Lisbon.
A lighthearted look at some of the things to see and do that made our rainy day itinerary during our Lisbon city break in March.