Lisbon is the hilly coastal capital city of Portugal, a place of great historical interests with lots of stories to tell. November was good month to visit, with temperatures averaging 12c it was perfect for walking and exploring. You could feel the festive Christmas season in the air, while not being too overcrowded. Stroll down to cobbled streets where there are restaurants and coffee shops in every corner. We stayed in the modern and contemporary hotel Intercontinental Lisbon; an ideal location being close to the city centre.
Lisbon is renowned for its pastel-coloured buildings, cathedrals, medieval architectures, tasty pastéis de nata (custard tarts), trams and beautiful designed tiles. Take a tram ride through Lisbon’s prettiest and most historic streets or visit Lisbon’s market hall Time Out Market, a popular food hall buzzing with tourists and the locals, where people meet up for a quick lunch and a natter.
We were invited to taste Lisbon’s best culinary experiences, from Michelin-starred chefs to locally well regarded chefs. Best hidden gems: Tagide, Saraiva’s and Bairro do Avillez by versatile celebrity chef José Avillez . If you’re looking to try out authentic Portuguese cuisine we highly recommend these three restaurants (you can find our reviews and links on our National Destination cuisines page).