Lisbon

Belém Tower

Attractions

★★★★★

A 16th-century fortress guarding the Tagus, from the age when Lisbon’s ships were leaving for everywhere. Come at golden hour.

Pastéis de Belém

Dessert

★★★★★

The original pastel de nata, baked to a secret recipe since 1837. Get them warm, dust with cinnamon, repeat.

Time Out Market

Food

★★★★★

The city’s best chefs under one market roof. Grab a seat at the long tables and assemble a greatest-hits dinner.

Fábrica Coffee Roasters

Coffee

★★★★★

Lisbon’s first specialty roastery, a short walk from Avenida da Liberdade. The flat white is the best in town.

Miradouro de Santa Catarina

Outdoors

★★★★★

The locals’ sunset spot. Buy a drink from the kiosk, sit on the wall, and watch the light drop behind the 25 de Abril bridge.

LX Factory

Shopping

★★★★★

A former industrial complex under the bridge, now packed with bookshops, studios, and cafés. Ler Devagar bookstore is the anchor.

Park Bar

Drinks

★★★★★

A rooftop bar hidden on top of a parking garage in Bairro Alto. Take the elevator to the fifth floor and walk up the ramp.