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Lisbon
March-May and Sept-Oct for mild weather; July-Aug hottest and most crowdedBest time
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Lisbon spreads across steep hills above the Tagus estuary, its historic quarters linked by vintage trams and funiculars. Alfama's medieval lanes, Belem's Age-of-Discovery monuments and a strong fado and food scene sit alongside some of Europe's highest sunshine totals and beaches around Cascais within reach.
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Lisbon spreads across steep hills above the Tagus estuary, its historic quarters linked by vintage trams and funiculars. Alfama's medieval lanes, Belem's Age-of-Discovery monuments and a strong fado and food scene sit alongside some of Europe's highest sunshine totals and beaches around Cascais within reach.
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Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Lisbon spreads across steep hills above the Tagus estuary, its historic quarters linked by vintage trams and funiculars. Alfama's medieval lanes, Belem's Age-of-Discovery monuments and a strong fado and food scene sit alongside some of Europe's highest sunshine totals and beaches around Cascais within reach.
Best forCity breaks; food and fado; day trips to Sintra/Cascais
When to goMarch-May and Sept-Oct for mild weather; July-Aug hottest and most crowded
Getting aroundMetro, buses, trams (tram 28) and funiculars; airport ~7km from centre; hilly on foot
Where to stayBaixa/Chiado for central access; Alfama for old-town character near the castle
Maybe skip ifYou want flat, easy walking - the hills and streets are steep
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