{"id":4568,"date":"2017-10-15T13:01:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-15T13:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=4568"},"modified":"2017-10-16T09:45:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T09:45:55","slug":"lisbon-dos-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/lisbon-dos-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don’ts of a Lisbon City Break"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a whirlwind trip, we\u2019re taking stock of our time in Portugal\u2019s capital; marking the highs and the lows of our city break. From our best discoveries to our pesky mishaps, follow these dos and don\u2019ts to make the most of your time in captivating Lisbon.<\/b><\/p>\n

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DO: Tuck into a <\/b>past\u00e9is de nata <\/strong>or five<\/b><\/h4>\n

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The lengthy line out front may intimidate, but trust us when we say the Portuguese egg tarts from Past\u00e9is<\/b> de <\/strong>Bel\u00e9m <\/b><\/a>are worth the wait. First opening its doors in 1837, this unassuming little pastry shop in the town of Bel\u00e9m came up through the ranks with its secret, time-honoured past\u00e9is\u00a0recipe. Today, Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m are Lisbon\u2019s most famous makers of the past\u00e9i de nata. We bought four and wished we bought ten, they\u2019re that good.<\/p>\n

isango! insider tip:\u00a0<\/b>The egg tarts aren\u2019t the only reason to check out Bel\u00e9m<\/strong><\/a>. The Bel\u00e9m Tower, Bel\u00e9m Palace and local sightseeing cruises are also Lisbon must-dos.<\/p>\n

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DO: Go beyond the city<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Photo by\u00a0Eduardo Santos<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Portugal is known for its beaches<\/strong><\/a>, with surfers near and far heading to its shores to ride the waves. Follow in their footsteps and head beachside during your Lisbon trip. Anyone who doesn\u2019t is missing out big time. We went to Costa da Caparica, taking the scenic route on the ferry (then bus) via the charming little fisherman\u2019s town of Cacilhas. <\/span><\/p>\n

While <\/span>Costa da <\/span>Caparica resort town is\u00a0pretty built up and caters heavily to local tourists, nothing can take away from the region\u2019s postcard-worthy shores. Stroll along the banks, sample the local seafood and get stuck into a good book; for those after a breather from the big smoke, this is just the place. <\/span><\/p>\n

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DON’T: Underestimate the importance of good footwear <\/b><\/h4>\n

We headed out in ballet flats and regretted it. Lisbon\u2019s cobbled, slippery streets and ghastly hills create the perfect conditions for stumbles and falls. Learn from our bruises \u2013\u00a0don some proper walking shoes.<\/p>\n

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DO: Grab a day ticket<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Lisbon\u2019s transport system is clever. Not necessarily the services themselves, (pretty stock standard for a major city, but workable enough) but the actual technology behind it. Unlike other cities where you have to purchase a plastic card for a fiver, and then top up, \u2013\u00a0London, we\u2019re looking at you \u2013\u00a0reusable paper tickets called Viva Viagem can be bought for just \u20ac0.50. If you, like us, are serial losers-of-things, this will come as a blessing.<\/p>\n

Instead of forking out \u20ac1.25 for a single pass each time we travelled, we opted for a daily pass (\u20ac6.15). This granted us unlimited travel on the bus, tram and metro for 24 hours. Unless you\u2019re doing some out-of-town adventuring, you\u2019ll be able to travel across Lisbon quickly and with ease with this nifty pass. Find out more about Lisbon\u2019s travel options here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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DON’T: Skip Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Views from Castelo Sao Jorge. Photo by\u00a0Dennis Flinsenberg<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

A visit to the castle means walking up a steep, steep hill. Pure laziness meant we guiltily thought about skipping it altogether. When we arrived – flushed and in disarray – we were glad we didn\u2019t. Built by the Moors in the mid-11th century, Castelo Sao Jorge towers proudly over the city, boasting spectacular views of the scenes below. Pack a lunch and park up around the castle\u2019s walls, an hour here is never enough.<\/p>\n

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DO: Have a cocktail in a collector\u2019s museum<\/b><\/h4>\n

An exotic grocery store-turned-drinking den, <\/span>Pavilh\u00e3o Chin\u00eas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0may be the most curious of places to wet your whistle in the city. Thousands of knick-knacks, war memorabilia and other fanciful oddities decorate the space, where red-vested bartenders take service\u00a0to a whole ‘nother level. A 10-page cocktail list influenced by the classics seals the deal; this is one of Europe\u2019s most unusual watering holes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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DO: Put on your dancing shoes at Time Out Market Lisbon<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Snap via Courtesy of Her<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

A local favourite, we were sure\u00a0Time Out Market Lisbon<\/strong><\/a> (the first of it\u2019s kind) would be something special. With 24 restaurants, 8 bars and a dozen shops on offer, we knew we were in for a treat. However it was what we didn\u2019t know that would be the real highlight of our evening. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each Friday from 10pm, Time Out Market Lisbon plays host to a local dancing event, where anyone who fancies it (mostly locals) can get their jive on. Watching the pros twist and turn in the middle of the marketplace made our evening and then some. Portuguese dancing at Time Out Market Lisbon kicks off on Fridays from 10pm till close. <\/span><\/p>\n

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DON\u2019T:<\/b> speak Spanish<\/b><\/h4>\n

While closely-related sister languages, mistaking a Portuguese for a Spaniard is like calling a Canadian person American. It will not go down well. Adopt the \u00a0following sayings to get you in local\u2019s good books. Greet with an \u201col\u00e1\u201d or \u201cbom dia\u201d. Males should say thank you with \u201cobrigado\u201d and women with \u201cobrigada\u201d. Good night is a simple, \u201cboa noite\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What did you learn on your trip to Lisbon? Share your thoughts in our comments section below!<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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