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Notes from Lisbon.
Restaurants, viewpoints, rooftops, day trips and city rituals — edited like a travel magazine, written by people who live here.
Eat & Drink · Featured
The Best Restaurants in Lisbon
Lisbon has quietly become one of Europe's most exciting cities to eat in — not because of trends or Michelin chasing, but because it never forgot what made it great: honest ingredients, generous portions, and the kind of hospitality that makes you stay for another glass of wine you hadn't planned on. These are the restaurants we send our friends to.
Nightlife
The Best Rooftop Bars in Lisbon
Sunset above the seven hills — from polished hotel terraces to the loud, beautiful, slightly secret ones.
Viewpoints
The Best Viewpoints (Miradouros) in Lisbon
Ten miradouros, ranked honestly — by light, by crowds, and by what to bring with you.
City guides
24 Hours in Lisbon: A Compact Overview
From a sunrise pastel de nata in Belém to a slow midnight glass of green wine in Alfama — a perfect Lisbon day, on foot, by tram and by tuk tuk.
City guides
24 Hours in Sintra: Palaces, Forests & the Atlantic
How to do Sintra without the buses, without the queues, and with a long lunch in the middle.
City guides
Lisbon's Hidden Gems: 8 Places Locals Actually Go
Beyond the postcards — a tiled chapel, a forgotten convent, a secret beach 30 minutes from town.
City guides
The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Lisbon
Lisbon's neighbourhoods each have their own personality. Here's how to choose where to stay based on what matters most to you.
Day trips
Sintra in One Day: The Perfect Itinerary
Sintra is only 40 minutes from Lisbon, but most visitors don't know where to start. This is the itinerary we'd give a close friend.
Travel tips
Is Lisbon Expensive? A Practical 2025 Guide
Lisbon is no longer the bargain it once was — but it's still excellent value compared to other European capitals, if you know where to look.
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