Lisbon Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Lisbon, this guide brings together some of the best places to explore, photograph, and enjoy during your time in the city.

Now based in Lisbon, I’ve explored the city extensively with my camera to create a guide based on personal experience rather than simply listing the places every tourist website recommends. Everything you’ll find here is somewhere I’ve genuinely visited, photographed or experienced myself.

Lisbon is a city that reveals itself slowly, and often the best experiences come from simply taking your time and exploring beyond the main landmarks. From quiet streets to open viewpoints, there’s a balance between well-known locations and places that feel a little more personal.

This Lisbon guide is designed to be simple and practical, whether you’re looking for places to photograph, somewhere to eat, or just ideas on how to spend your time in the city. It brings together a mix of locations across Lisbon and nearby areas, based on what I’ve found works best.

Whether you’re looking for the best places to photograph, somewhere memorable to eat, planning a proposal or searching for trusted local businesses, these guides are all based on places I’ve personally visited and photographed while living in Lisbon.

Lisbon Guide

Best Photo Spots in Lisbon

Discover some of the most photogenic locations across Lisbon, from scenic viewpoints to quieter streets that work beautifully for natural photography.

Best Places to Eat & Drink in Lisbon

A selection of places to eat across Lisbon and nearby areas, focusing on local restaurants and relaxed settings worth visiting.

Top Places to propose in Lisbon

Planning something special? Discover some of the best places in Lisbon and nearby areas to make this a truly memorable proposal.
Trusted Local Recommendations in Lisbon
A growing collection of trusted local businesses I've personally used, worked with or confidently recommend, helping you get the most from your time in Lisbon.
Lisbon Guide

Restaurant Reviews

Lisbon guide to Individual restaurant reviews based on real visits in Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra.

O Triângulo da Ribeira, Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
Traditional Lisbon Bifana, as authentic as it gets.
Dear Breakfast, Alfama, Lisbon
Excellent choice for breakfast or brunch in Lisbon
La Contessa, Cascais
Chilled out quality restaurant just off the beaten track.
Bifana Lisboa, Alfama, Lisbon
Bifana Lisboa, near Castelo de São Jorge, Alfama
Loja das Conservas Petiscos
Loja das Conservas Petiscos, an authentic spot near to Cais do Sodré in Lisbon.
Casual Lounge Caffe Bar
If you are looking for somewhere relaxed near Belém where you can have a drink
Food Palace
Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan and authentic curry house atmosphere
Vino Vero Graça Lisbon
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Eden apartments rooftop bar
Enjoy and drink and take in the beautiful views all across Lisbon
Solidó Live Fado & Sardinhas
Solidó Fado Rossio in Lisbon. Traditional Portuguese food, live Fado music.
Taberna Clandestina, Cascais
Traditional Portuguese friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Ginjinha Sem Rival, Lisbon
Perfect for something a little more local and traditional during your visit.

Working Between Lisbon and the UK

In addition to my work in Lisbon, I also run Manchester Photography, a well-established photography business in the UK.

Now based in Lisbon, I continue to work with clients in Manchester and London, returning for a few days each month for commercial photography projects.