Lisbon travel guide
Lisbon suits a break spent exploring historic neighbourhoods, viewpoints and hilly streets. In Alfama, combine cobbled lanes and views of the Tagus with an evening of fado.

Things to do in Lisbon
- 01
Alfama’s lanes
Explore Alfama on foot through cobbled lanes, steps and steep streets. Take your time and pause along the way.
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São Jorge Castle
Continue uphill through old Lisbon to São Jorge Castle. Views across the city are part of the experience.
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Santa Luzia viewpoint
Santa Luzia offers views across Alfama and the Tagus. It is a natural place to pause while exploring the neighbourhood.
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Lisbon Cathedral
Visit the Sé, Lisbon’s cathedral dating from 1147. It stands along the route through the old city.
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Portas do Sol
Pause at Portas do Sol after exploring Alfama. Combine the views with a break at an outdoor café.
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Weather in Lisbon month by month
Typical day and night temperatures, averaged over 2020–2024.
Typically 18–27 °C by day – good weather for exploring – in: march, april, may, june, september, october, november.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 15° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Night | 9° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 12° | 10° |
Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). The numbers describe the area around the city and can differ a little from the local weather station.
Travel advice and entry
Always check the official pages before you travel – rules and safety can change.
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice for Portugal
- EU: Travel to Europe (EES and ETIAS)
- EU: Schengen visa – who needs one
- EU: 90/180-day short-stay calculator
Entry rules depend on your passport. Wayoop does not judge whether you may enter.
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