This is such a cute little colorful section of street in Lisbon!…read more A short section of the street is painted hot pink, and there's colorful umbrellas hanging all above- great for color AND some extra shade during the day! Because it's a relatively short part of the road (especially the part with the umbrellas) it can get a little busy, but it's still fun to check out and get a little photo! There's a couple restaurants that are on this street if you want to stay a bit longer than just a quick sighting or a simple walk through.

Rua Nova do Carvalho or "Pink Street" is exactly that--a pedestrian street that is painted pink…read more Located in the Cais do Sodré district, it used to be a red-light district, but today it is lined with restaurants, bars, and clubs and is covered with colorful umbrellas. When my husband and I were on vacation in Lisbon, our tour guide drove us here, and he offered to take a photo of me under the pretty umbrellas. We were there during the daytime, and many strangers were standing on the street and ended up in my photo, and I could Magic-Eraser only some of them. I hear that this street bustles even more for nightlife. The street is not long, so we were there for just a short time.

We walked in this neighborhood and it was surrounded by many nightclub and bar options. Most…read morebecome alive later in the night but walking through the streets is a treat. We came back later and the place was thriving with vendors and an awesome DJ! The food was amazing and i had the best churros I've ever tasted! Walking around the park and dancing to the incredible music the DJ played made for a very memorable evening. And you can see a beautiful view of the entire city!

Man, what a great discovery. We had an amazing evening there enjoying a fantastic live band that…read moreplayed everything from amazing blues to Jimi Hendrix' foxy lady. Great music loving crowd. Inexpensive drinks. If you're in Lisbon you've got to visit this place.

This is an old elevator that people like to see/ride. It looks cool because it's all intricate and…read moredark colored. And also just sort of out in the open/middle of the street. I think it's mainly a viewpoint for most people now (especially tourists), but I think it also is supposed to sort of be a connector to different levels of the city, a bit like a shortcut? It only costs a couple euros to go up. I personally didn't ride on it, but I watched it go up and down a few times. That felt like enough for me.

You want some Portugal History starting from the 11th…read morecentury! Cone here and read and see from all the viewing areas lots of pics!

I am SO glad someone from our hostel took us here! Not only is the view absolutely amazing, but…read moreit's a perfect place to hang out with a couple of beers and enjoy the live music. Even though it was packed, everyone seemed to find a place to sit, perch, or dance, and there were just generally good vibes all the way around. Don't be surprised if you run into familiar faces! Sunset seems to be the most popular time to be there, so if you're looking to get a bit more space to sit or are with a larger group, definitely get there early. It got cooler at night, also, so you could always just layer up and bring a sweater with you. I would also recommend a mini stash of toilet paper/tissue and some hand sanitizer, as the washrooms are pretty gnarly if you plan on squatting :)

You won't get the most spectacular city landscape views here, but this miradouro does provide…read morepanoramic views over the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge (Video). With a wide open concrete platform, it's a lot more laid back than the more crowded vista points at Miradouro das Portas do Sol and Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Alfama. I presume tourists are less inclined to scale the hillside streets that lead here because it definitely feels more like a locals' spot. Fortunately there's an adjacent kiosk cafe (Quiosque do Adamastor) should you need nourishment for your trekking efforts. It'll help make your climb down easier. CORRESPONDING REVIEWS Miradouro das Portas do Sol: https://yelp.to/pdn6dAdjN5 Miradouro de Santa Luzia: https://yelp.to/tEeimT9V6H RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/5pEUTw6es1

This is one of Lisbon's major squares and in the evenings, it's quite crowded. I was here in…read moremid-December and it was decorated with a huge lighted Christmas ball. So very pretty! The trams and buses circle the plaza, the tourists are walking all through and there are restaurants all around. There is underground parking here and a public toilet. I suggest popping in to O Trevo for "bifana e cerveja" - it's a pork sandwich and a small beer. It was one of Anthony Bourdain's stops during his only visit to Lisbon. Pour some peri peri sauce on it for a kick. [Review 18996 overall - 194 in Portugal - 2520 of 2022.]

What a lovely place right outside the hotel where we stayed (Le Consulat). This plaza is a meeting…read moreplace for many people before heading out somewhere else. Every night there was someone in the plaza singing and playing guitar for the crowd.

Definitely a castle you should visit when you're visiting Lisbon. If you're staying in Lisbon,…read moreyou'll see it when you are in the downtown area. Do you see it? Seeing a piece of Portuguese history in person is something I've always wanted to do. Since this castle is atop the city, it offers some of the best views of this bustling town. You probably just need a couple of hours to tour the grounds.

A must visit! The views, the peacocks, the open air. Can't suggest enough! Glad this was…read morerecommended to me. A must!

Praça do Rosário. I just checked in here because every city needs that one random square where…read moreabsolutely nothing happens and yet somehow you still end up there. A couple palm trees, a bench or two, and the ghost of someone's Wi-Fi signal. Blink and you'll miss it.

People's square to be center of gathering!…read more City lights of Lisbon. Rustic and charming. One can be here to admire and lounge!

When Jamie W and I arrived in Lisbon, the first thing we did was take a long walk on the…read morecobblestone streets to Alfama, the city's historic center. This spot was the destination I had in mind as I knew the sunset view from here would provide the ideal introduction to Lisbon for Jamie. Alfama's rustic cityscape is full of red rooftops and whitewashed buildings, which provides ripe Instagram material. As you'd expect, the wide terrace gets crowded during magic hour when selfie-itis reaches epidemic proportions. There's an open-air cafe, but we didn't bother trying it since we realized edible temptations awaited us after our obligatory stop here. The adjacent Miradouro de Santa Luzia is just a few steps below and offers a terrace colonnade where buskers play their music for tips. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6UdREADBcP

The viewpoint is steps away from the more popular Santa Luzia viewpoint. The big balcony above…read moreAlfama gives you views of the red tiled rooftops. Honestly, you can find this view in many locations around Lisbon so I didn't feel as if it's a must stop.