9 Brilliant Things You NEED to Do in Lisbon

I had such a good weekend in Lisbon, I’d love to go back. The food, the wine, the views from the hills and the colourful street art just make it one of the coolest cities I’ve been to. Here’s what I reckon you should do when you visit to really make the most of that sunshine and unique culture.

I almost moved to Lisbon once. Kinda wish I had TBH. It’s such a cool city with so much to do and see, and really easy to get to from the UK too. I just loved the colourful neighbourhoods, the cool viewpoints and the many, many wine bars we enjoyed.

In Lisbon you’ll find centuries-old cathedrals beside modern street art, traditional fado music playing in dimly lit taverns alongside buzzing rooftop bars with DJ sets, and lots and lots of hills. Also, that Atlantic breeze will keep you fresh if you’re visiting in summer.

Here are a few things you need to do in Lisbon, to really feel like you’ve seen it.

1. Explore Belém for its history, monuments & pasteis

Belém is the perfect place to start your Lisbon adventure. The famous Jerónimos Monastery is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site that you definitely need to see. Look up and you’ll see the iconic Belém Tower. The MAAT is also here (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) – a sleek museum just by the river.

When you visit Belém find the Padrão dos Descobrimentos – the monument celebrates the great Portuguese explorers.

Finally, Belém is famous as the birthplace of Portugal’s most famous custard tart. Pick one up fresh from the oven and dusted with cinnamon – bliss! Try with a Portuguese expresso for the ultimate experience.