Weekend in Lisbon: visit Lisbon in 2, 3 or 4 days

Would you like to visit the most western capital of Europe? Here's how to spend a weekend in Lisbon!

Whether you are leaving for a weekend in Lisbon for two, three or four days, you will undoubtedly be seduced by the Portuguese capital and its many intriguing charms. Located at the mouth of the Tage and looking at the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon has many advantages to offering its visitors.

A true multicultural crossroads, Lisbon bathes among the colors of the alleys, the artistic tags of the popular neighborhoods, the trams, the shops of the chic neighborhoods or the famous Vasco da Gama bridge. So for you who can no longer wait to discover the Portuguese capital, we give you all our advice to spend a weekend in Lisbon!

Flight and accommodation reservation for your weekend in Lisbon

First step: compare prices for round-trip flights to Lisbon. To find the most attractive offers, we recommend that you visit one Flight Compare .

It is quite possible to find affordable flights even in the middle of June. Once you arrive, you are looking for a neighborhood where loger for your weekend. Among the ribambelle that Lisbon offers, we recommend those of Baixa, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Chiado, or Bélem. To accommodate you, a wide range of choices are available to you. We advise to try the accommodation at home and hostels which are the cheapest but also the most enriching solutions. Otherwise, the capital has many hotels.

Arrival in Lisbon, what to do?

How to start your weekend in Lisbon from the airport? The least expensive solution to make it airport transfer to downtown is to buy a magnetic pass ((Viva Viagem, 0.50 €) and take the red line of the metro (1,45 €). We advise you to buy a Lisboa Card (24h, 48h or 72h) to have unlimited access to transport without paying for each journey.

Otherwise, the Express 91 Aerobus or line 1 (City Center) of the Lisbon buses to take you to your accommodation and drop your baggage. You can also rent a car to move to your convenience. Another alternative to reach the city center of Lisbon and to travel to the city is Taxi .

Day 1: Lisbon visit

After you are installed in your accommodation and equipped with map of the city , go visit the must-see sites of Lisbon. Errez in the neighborhoods of Baixa and Rossio, where you will fall on the famous Praça do Comércio with its arcades and baroque-style buildings, then go up to the Praça do Marquês de Pombal, Parc Edouard VII or the Botanical Garden. You will probably go through the Praça da Figueira, one of the most frequented. Many shops, bars, cafes and restaurants will make your happiness: don't miss the Pasteis de nata, local greed.

Continue by taking the elevator of Santa Justa - Elevador de Santa Justa – to have a breathtaking view of the Tage and the Pont 25 April. Then punctuate your first day with a visit by the Fado Museum and the Castelo de São Jorge , a castle built by the Wisigoths in the 5th century: one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon. In the evening, immerse yourself in the bustling social life of the city centre and set yourself on the terraces of the narrow and colorful alleys of the Alfama district.

Day 2: Following your visit to Lisbon

Ride in the western neighborhoods of the city for your second day of the weekend in Lisbon. Here, the Tour de Bélem , monastery of the Hironymites and the Gardens of Belem are only waiting for you.

Then walk in the famous Bairro Alto district , one of the most charming of the city. If you like the party, the Bairro Alto is one of the best areas: trendy and festive, with bars, restaurants, discotheques, bookshops, tea lounges and art workshops. Mount the Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara to have a beautiful panoramic view of Lisbon.

Day 3: the beaches of Lisbon and Sintra

If you stay on a third day during a weekend in Lisbon, a must-see monument is the Pena National Palace located in Sintra . This colourful palace, similar to a castle, is classified as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. On site, enjoy it to visit the Château des Maures, the Palais de la Regaleira and the Couvent des Capucins.

If you have any time left before leaving, know that the surroundings of Lisbon have many beaches, ranked among the most beautiful in Europe. Cascais and Estoril are the most famous – from Cais do Sodré train station – but those located further north, in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, will seduce nature lovers. The South Coast, between Lisbon and Setúbal, also offers beautiful beaches for a weekend in Lisbon while relaxing.

Day 4: the unusual corners of Lisbon

If you are planning a 4-day extended weekend in Lisbon, you can enjoy it to relax after 3 days of intense visit. Rent a bike and go to the discovery of the 7 hills, make a cruise on the Tage, or walk in the alleys of the different neighborhoods of the city that you have not yet visited (think all the monuments, museums and attractions that you still have to see if you have taken the Lisboa Card). For football fans, if the Benfica team plays home during your stay, try to go to a game or visit the Stade de Luz !

So, what are you waiting for to spend a wonderful weekend in Lisbon?