ℹ️ Quick info
📅 When to go
Best period based on climate data · Open-Meteo
Spring and autumn are perfect: mild temperatures, fewer crowds and lower prices. July and August are packed and hot. The climate stays gentle all year round.
💶 Costs
🛡️ Safety
Tram 28 and parts of Alfama are popular with pickpockets.
How to avoid it: Use a front-worn pouch or a zipped bag. Stay alert on trams and in crowded areas.
Men offering themselves as "taxis" outside the official exits.
How to avoid it: Use only official taxis (green/black) or book Uber/Bolt through the app.
🚌 Transport
Great, cheap and covers the tourist areas well. Buy the Navegante card.
Very cheap compared to elsewhere. Perfect for getting around beyond the metro.
Iconic but jam-packed and a pickpocket magnet. Hold on to your belongings.
🧳 What to pack
- Comfortable walking shoes (lots of hills)
- A light jacket (cool evenings)
- A camera
- A light day bag
- A fee-free credit card
- ID card or passport
- Credit card with no foreign transaction fees
- Download Bolt for taxis
- Top up a Navegante card for the metro
🎉 Seasonal highlights
Lisbon transforms: every neighbourhood throws a party with grilled sardines, live music and wine. Alfama is the beating heart. No need to book — just walk in.
The Portuguese countryside comes alive with the grape harvest. Some wineries open their doors to visitors. Pair it with a trip to Évora.
Almond trees bloom white and pink all along the coast. Mild weather, no crowds. The best time to explore the cliffs in peace.
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