Lisbon and the Sintra coast
Tiled facades, river light, and a coast road waiting just beyond the city.
What makes it distinctive
Lisbon is a city of hills, tile and river light. It is close enough to the Atlantic coast and the palaces of Sintra that one long weekend can hold both.
See the complete escape- Best months
- March, April, May, June, September, October
- Seasons
- Lisbon is mild most of the year. High summer is warm and busy.
- Arrive
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). The airport sits close to the city. The drive to the centre is typically 20–30 minutes.
- Getting around
- Leave the car out of Lisbon's steep old quarters, but take one for the coast road and the Sintra hills.
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 nights
Bairro Alto Hotel
Chiado
A boutique hotel on Praça Luís de Camões, between Chiado and the Bairro Alto, with a rooftop looking toward the river.
This recommendation is based on research, not a visit. Confirm current details, rates and seasonal opening with the property.
Three days in Lisbon and the Sintra coast
Longer stays add more days in the Planner.
Chiado and the miradouros
Spend the afternoon between the viewpoints of the old city, then have dinner in Príncipe Real and a late drink on a rooftop.
Belém
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery early, then see MAAT on the riverfront. Custard tarts are obligatory.
Sintra and the coast
Drive to Sintra for its palaces and gardens, then return by Cabo da Roca and Cascais along the Atlantic.