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LIS · 38.73° N · 9.15° W · Portugal

Lisbon

Hills, trams and tiled facades in Portugal's sunny capital on the Tagus.

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About Lisbon

In short

  • Tram 28 through the Alfama
  • Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery
  • São Jorge Castle
  • Custard tarts in Belém
  • Day trips to Sintra and Cascais

At a glance

Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Local time
GMT+1
Time difference
5 hours behind Dhaka6 hours behind in January
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Portuguese
Main airport
  • LISLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Flight time
About 3 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October
Deals
3 deals

Lisbon spreads across seven hills above the wide Tagus estuary. Old yellow trams climb through the Alfama, the oldest district, past tiled houses and viewpoints over the river, while the Baixa below was rebuilt on a grid after the earthquake of 1755.

In Belém, west of the centre, the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower recall the age of the Portuguese voyages of discovery, and the bakery nearby has sold its custard tarts, pastéis de Belém, since 1837.

Trains run from the city to the palaces of Sintra and the seaside town of Cascais, each well under an hour away.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change, so check the official sources below before you book. Portugal uses the EU's Entry/Exit System for short stay visitors who are not EU nationals. The EU's official Travel to Europe site explains it, along with the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Health

Read TravelHealthPro's Portugal page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip if you have any health questions. Summers are sunny and warm, so drink plenty of water and use sun protection. The city is hilly, so comfortable shoes help. Travel insurance that covers medical care is sensible.

Money

The currency is the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases and markets, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

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  11. November
  12. December

May, June and September are usually warm and sunny. July and August are the hottest and driest months, while November and December are the wettest, so pack a light waterproof in winter.

Deals to Lisbon

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  • Hotel

    Pestana Palace Lisboa

    Set in the Valle Flor Palace, a national monument from the 1890s, this hotel has 194 rooms, French style gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and a spa.

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Pictures of Lisbon

  • The Tower of Belém in Lisbon, a carved stone tower with turrets, standing at the edge of the River Tagus under a blue sky
    The Tower of Belém on the River Tagus
  • A steep street in Lisbon lined with pastel houses and iron balconies, sloping down towards the river
    A steep street of old houses running down towards the river
  • The 25 de Abril Bridge over the River Tagus at sunset, seen past a tree above the red roofs of Lisbon
    The Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge at sunset
  • A wall of patterned blue, green and cream glazed tiles below a stone window ledge on a building in Lisbon
    Patterned azulejo tiles on a Lisbon building

Questions about Lisbon

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Do I need a visa to visit Lisbon?

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Portugal before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Checked on 14 October 2026

What is fado?

Fado is a Portuguese music genre that can be traced to Lisbon in the early 19th century. It was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage lists in 2011.

How do I get around Lisbon?

Lisbon has a Metro, which also reaches the airport, and a tram network. Some steep parts of the city can only be crossed by small trams, so expect hills and wear comfortable shoes.

How do I get from Lisbon Airport into the city?

Take the Metro: Lisbon Airport (LIS), officially Humberto Delgado Airport, has a Metro station at the edge of the Terminal 1 arrivals area. The airport is about 7 km northeast of the historic centre.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

May, June and September are usually the most comfortable months, warm and sunny. July and August are the hottest and driest, and November and December the wettest.

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