Drink, eat, and travel well in Portugal’s capital, preferably with robust footwear.
Lisbon is not a city of grand monuments and squares in the architectural tradition of European capitals such as London, Paris, or Madrid. Europe’s westernmost capital is colorful and hilly, with a compact and strollable center. It has many charms: The views, cobbled streets, rickety trams, reasonably priced and rich cuisine. But the Tagus river, stretching languidly towards the Atlantic, is perhaps its most striking feature. In winter, it reflects the sun’s rays, covering the city in tender light. In summer, it offers relief from the heat and brings the scent of the ocean. But Lisbon’s charms are not undiscovered. The friendly prices and sunny climate bring growing numbers of visitors, as well as expat remote-workers. Here’s a primer on how to spend your time and money wisely—from someone who learned it all from scratch more than a decade ago.
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