310Pastéis de Belém: sit inside the spacious salons to skip the street takeaway queueThe sidewalk takeaway line often stretches 100 meters down the street. Instead, walk straight inside past the counter. T…FoodTravel hacks
290Tram 28 alternative: ride vintage Tram 12E or 25E to dodge pickpocketsTram 28 has hour-long queues and is heavily targeted by pickpockets. Tram 12E does a circular loop through Alfama and Ca…TransitTravel hacksMistakes to avoid
275Portuguese calcada stone pavement is slick as ice—wear rubber-soled shoesLisbon’s decorative limestone and basalt mosaic sidewalks (calçada) have been polished smooth by centuries of foot traff…Mistakes to avoidWalkingThings to know
245Sunset at Miradouro da Graça with a kiosk beer and live street guitarShaded by pine trees atop the highest hill, Miradouro da Graça (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen) provides views of São…SunsetPhotographyNightlife
215Eat a spicy garlic bifana pork roll at As Bifanas do Afonso for €3This tiny, counter-only standing bar in Baixa simmers thin pork cutlets in a rich vat of white wine, lard, garlic, and p…FoodBudgetLocal tips
