20 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is visited every year by 4.5 million tourists; it is undoubtedly a pretty popular European destination.
The impressive architecture, the charm of the authentic streets, the delicious treats!
And if even after you still doubt that Lisbon is the perfect destination for your next vacation, then those 20 photos to inspire you to visit Lisbon will make you add it to your bucket list!

During my first time in Portugal, we visited the Algarve and had the best time. This part of Portugal is stunning and a must-visit in my book; if you’d like to see it yourself, check out those 20 photos to inspire you to visit the Algarve.

However, we are not here to talk about the Algarve today but about Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and to show you 20 photos to inspire you to visit this vibrant city, as well as main spots to see in the town and some anecdotes about my trip to give this photo diary some peps!

20 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Lisbon, Portugal

This year isn’t full-on travel. As a little reminder from my trip last year to the capital of Portugal, I decided to compile 20 photos to inspire you to visit Lisbon as I did on other posts with Bristol, Corfu and Boracay…

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As I said, for my first time in Portugal, I went to the Algarve, which is not so far from Lisbon as Portugal isn’t a big country, yet I sensed that the atmosphere was still really different from those two areas of Portugal.

While near the sea, Lisbon is still very much a city, different from other big cities (i.e. Paris or Milan). It has its unique charm with its narrow, steep streets, distinctive architecture, and colours. It is a world of its own that everyone needs to visit at least once in their life.

If you have heard about Lisbon, then you might have already heard of or seen those places in photos. And, if you haven’t yet, here are the top places in Lisbon you need to visit!

• Alfama neighbourhood
• Praça Do Comércio
• Avenida Da Liberdade
• Castelo de S. Jorge
• Rossio Square
• Santa Justa Lift
• Belem Tower
• Madalena
• Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
• Tram 28
• Monastery Of Jeronimos
• Largo Do Calhariz

You need to add those places to your Lisbon Bucket List if you’re planning to spend 2 or 3 days in Lisbon!
Then you see the highlights of the capital of Portugal!

A great thing to do when you visit Lisbon is to check out Belem, where you can eat the most delicious pasta de natal and visit the Tower of Belem.

If you remember correctly, the closing hours, so you don’t miss visiting it.
Yes, I speak from personal experience, but deciding to visit Sintra on a rainy AND foggy day wasn’t as bad.
That’s a story for another day because, trust me, a travel fail like this one makes amazing stories to tell later on.

I have to say I was sad when it was time for us to leave Lisbon and go back to Paris. The weather was so lovely there then, and Paris was suffering from a heatwave…
Also, I wished I had more time to wander the streets of Lisbon and see places that were further from the city centre that we didn’t make time to visit as we didn’t want to rush through this trip.

I also wish we didn’t get catcalled as much as we did, from men in their car or on the street…and worse of all, I wish I could unsee that guy who decided in broad daylight to pleasure himself close to us on a square, like what? What is wrong with men…I think Lisbon might be one of the places I got catcalled the most.

Rushing while you travel to cram in your schedule is, I think, one of the top travel mistakes to avoid nowadays. That’s why we took our sweet time exploring and soaking in the atmosphere of Lisbon (and avoiding uncomfortable situations). We missed some spots, but at least that’s a good excuse to return.

It’s not like you ever need an excuse to come back to visit a place you loved, though. I do that all the time.

So, are you feeling inspired yet to visit Lisbon? I sure hope so! The capital of Portugal is full of surprises and unique places to visit; between the city vibe and the chill vibe of the beach, this city is the perfect mix of everything and will make every traveller happy.

Consider Lisbon and add it to your bucket list; whether you’re a solo traveller or a family/friend group, it’s a perfect destination for a European vacation. A travel guide to Lisbon on how to spend 3 days there will follow shortly, so make sure to like my Facebook page to be notified when it’s out!

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20 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Lisbon, Portugal

✈ Best Travel Ressources To Plan Your Next Trip

✈ How To Find Flights?

– Skyscanner; it is a good comparator for finding the cheapest flights.
– Google Flight is also a good help when it comes to comparing flights.

✈ Where To Book Accommodations?

– Booking.com: plenty of options and ways to get discount the more you book.

✈ Best Sites To Book Activities

My go-to website when I need to book an activity is GetYourGuide when I can’t get a ticket directly on the website or if it’s easier to go through them.

– Klook if you need to book more than just activities and would like to get everything from the same website—(i.e. transport cards, car rental, hotel…).

✈ Other helpful travel resources

– Radical Storage: If you need a place to keep your luggage for an extended period when you travel, I recommend using them. It was a great help when we needed a place to keep our luggage safely while we left the city for a few days.
– TheTrainline: If you love to travel by train like me, then TheTrainline needs to be your go-to website for train travel in Europe. It is very reliant and easy to use.

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