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This guide to Lisbon is the result of my experience as a solo traveler in the city and it's surroundings, as well as dozens of hours of planning and research. It is designed to be all you will need to plan your trip to this region of Portugal and save you hours and hours of planning and stress. I have included numerous activities and places to visit within the city ranging from historical and architectural sites, museums, scenic viewpoints, as well as beaches and day trips from Lisbon. I have also included 15+ accomodation and eating out options at different price ranges. Most importantly, I have included information on travel safety, visas, entry requirements, local currency and how to get around. This way, you don't have to be too bothered by logistics and the more boring aspects of travel planning. I've got you covered! This guide is divided into sections so you can read the entire guide or go to the sections that interest you the most. It also includes an interactive map and it's mobile friendly so you can access all the info on your phone once you download the thatch app. And most importantly, this is a living guide, so I will update this at no extra cost for you! Happy travels!

Lisbon is one of those cities that I know we’ll keep going back to throughout our lives. This beautiful city has so much to offer. The hills are a huge part of the charm, the views from so many different locations are breathtaking. The tile buildings here are beautiful and so unique. The trolleys and funiculars add to the experience and make traversing the city so much fun. The food is excellent, there are so many options, and so much to see. It is easy to understand why Lisbon is a popular place of residence for expats from all over the world, we could actually see ourselves living in Lisbon some day, too. I have been to Lisbon multiple times so I have a lot of recommendations here!  Hopefully you can pick and choose what suits you best on your stay in Lisbon! The things I've listed should give you more than enough to do for a few days. This guide will include everything I've personally done in Lisbon with honest details about each location. I will also list some wish-list spots in a section at the end that includes things that I still haven't done yet in Lisbon that I have planned and researched and hope to do on a future visit.

Discover my collection of tightly edited places to eat, stay, and play in Lisbon. We've tapped into our network of travel connoisseurs, conducted extensive research, and scoured all that's local, ungoogleable, and off-the-trodden path. The city guide spotlights design-led sustainable hotels, artisanal cafes, cutting-edge art spaces, farm-to-fork restaurants, beach excursions, sailing tours, and elusive, off-the-grid experiences that breathe life into a city. The city guide includes a link to a curated map with all the recommended places to eat, play, and stay. So, what's in the guide? Here's a glimpse: - 15 handpicked conscious boutique hotels in Lisbon - 4 recommended rentals in Lisbon - 10 favorite spots for coffee & nibbles - 10 favorite lunch spots - 18 favorite dinner spots - 12 cool bars + night clubs - 9 suggested places to explore in Lisbon - 4 must-see sites - 9 great spots for art and design lovers - 10 off-the-beaten-path experiences in and around Lisbon - A handful of cool shops we love