PT · Lisbon District · 38.73°N 9.15°W

lisbon

Trams on steep lanes, tiled façades and warm custard tarts beside the Tagus.

Best time
April–June and September–October are warm and sunny. July–August is hot and crowded; November–February is mild but rainy.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly with one stop, usually via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, about 17–19 hours all in. The metro reaches the centre in about 25 minutes. Portugal is 7 hours behind KL in summer and 8 in winter.
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PT · Lisbon Districtlisbon38.73°N 9.15°Wgowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Trams on steep lanes, tiled façades and warm custard tarts beside the Tagus.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingLisbonPT, Lisbon District
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≈ 11,570 km from KL, as the crow flies
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Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Lisbon tumbles down its hills to the Tagus, with yellow trams, tiled façades and a viewpoint at the top of every climb. The walking is steep, so build in custard-tart stops.

Makan

  1. Pastel de nataCrisp, flaky pastry and warm custard, best with a dusting of cinnamon.Map ↗
  2. Grilled sardinesSummer's favourite, grilled outdoors, especially in June during the Santo António festivities.Map ↗
  3. Bacalhau à BrásShredded salt cod scrambled with egg, onion and thin fried potatoes.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. AlfamaThe oldest quarter: steep lanes, washing lines, small squares and fado drifting out of restaurants at night.Map ↗
  2. BelémThe carved Jerónimos Monastery, the riverside Belém Tower and the bakery that has made custard tarts since 1837.Map ↗
  3. São Jorge CastleMoorish ramparts on the highest hill, looking over red roofs to the river.Map ↗
  4. Baixa and ChiadoThe grand grid of streets rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, rising to Chiado's cafés and bookshops.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Tram 28 is fun but packed, and a favourite of pickpockets; ride it early in the morning.
  • The polished stone pavements get slippery, especially when wet, so wear shoes with grip.
  • Halal is easy around Martim Moniz and Mouraria, full of Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani restaurants.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.