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.
Based on my own experience visiting Lisbon regularly, I’ve put together a small collection of places I personally recommend.
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 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.
It’s a simple starting point to help you plan your time and discover some of the best parts of the city.
Individual restaurant reviews based on real visits in Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra.
Traditional Lisbon Bifana, as authentic as it gets.
If you happen to be in the vicinity of Castelo de São Jorge, Alfama and you want to try a Bifana
Loja das Conservas Petiscos, an authentic spot near to Cais do Sodré in Lisbon.
Casual Lounge is a great places to stop if you are looking for somewhere relaxed near Belém where you can have a drink
Food Palace review Lisbon, near Martim Moniz in Lisbon. Excellent Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan and authentic curry house atmosphere
Vino Vero Graça looking for a great wine bar in Graça? My review of Vino Vero Lisbon, a relaxed wine bar near Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
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.
