48 hours in Lisbon: the weekend that will make you fall in love with Portugal

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Are you in the mood for a weekend that surprises you? Of a city where every sunset is poetry and every climb is rewarded with a spectacular miradouro? Lisbon is all this but also much more. In as little as 48 hours you can taste its authentic soul, be seduced by its melancholy music and spicy scents, get lost in its narrow streets and find yourself in front of views that will make you sigh. Without forgetting that the Portuguese company allows you to make a Free stopover every time you transit Lisbon.

Before you go: travel light, but smart

Pack a comfortable backpack, good shoes for walking and to be really comfortable, better to have a good travel insurance: light in baggage, but essential in heart.

Day one: waking up in Alfama, falling asleep with fado

9:00 a.m. - Immersion in the soul of the city (2-3 h) - Just waking up, Dive into the labyrinth of theAlfama. The alleys seem to be hand-drawn, the cloths laid out between the balconies tell stories of everyday life. Get on the famous Streetcar 28 - Is more than a means of transportation: it is a journey through time.

Go down near the São Jorge Castle. Its ancient walls enclose centuries of history and provide one of the most exciting views of the city. Climbing slowly, each step reveals a new glimpse: take at least 1h 30 To experience the place, not just to visit it.

12:30 - Typical lunch (1 h) - We continue our 48 hours in Lisbon by trying the local cuisine. Find yourself a hidden pocket, perhaps with live music, and order a plate of bacalhau à brás or the ever-present grilled sardines. With a glass of vinho verde, even time will stand still for a while.

14:00 - Baixa and the Luminous Heart of Lisbon (2 h) - He walks among Praça do Rossio, Rua Augusta and the impressive Praça do Comércio, open to the river like an embrace. If you want to experience a special moment, book a Tagus cruise: As the sun goes down, Lisbon seems to melt into liquid gold.

20:00 - Bairro Alto: dinner, wine and fado (3 h) - Going up to the Bairro Alto, the city changes its skin. The light dims, the voices become more intense. Here you can dine among rooftop bars and bohemian restaurants, and then enter a casa do fado, where the notes seem to come from another era.

Day 2: Belém, waves of history and modernity

9:00 a.m. - Belém: where dreams started (3-4 h) Start the day of quste 48 hours in Lisbon in the neighborhood of Belém, cradle of the age of great discoveries.

• Belém Tower: looks like a fairy tale tower, overlooking the Atlantic. Take 45 minutes To go up and look at the world from up there.
• Monastery dos Jerónimos: The silence of these aisles is almost mystical. 1 hour here is not enough to admire every detail.
• Padrão dos Descobrimentos: climb to the top and imagine the caravels taking off into the unknown.

11:30 a.m. - A sweet break (30 min) - At the Pastéis de Belém, taste the original cream pastry that will change your mind about all the sweets you've eaten so far. Warm, crispy, scented with cinnamon and powdered sugar-a moment of pure, mouth-watering happiness in your 48 hours in Lisbon.

13:00 - River view lunch (1 h) - Stick around for a light lunch at one of the venues with a terrace overlooking the Tagus. If you're in a modern mood, move to the Time Out Market, where Portuguese tradition meets gourmet cuisine.

15:00 - Art and creativity at LX Factory (2-3 h) - In the afternoon, change the atmosphere with a visit to the MAAT, a museum with futuristic architecture, and then immerse yourself in the creative world of the LX Factory: former factories turned into hipster cafes, art galleries, independent bookstores and small stores full of ideas. The perfect place to buy an original memento or just sit and watch the world go by.

19:00 - Last dinner with a view (2 h) - For the last night, treat yourself to a special dinner on theAvenida da Liberdade, elegant and romantic. Or go back to the Time Out Market for one last bite of the city's tapas and local wines.

More tips for getting off to a good start

• Comfortable shoes, light backpack and a power bank:  Trust me, you will need them.
• Extra recommended tours: if you have time, a trip to Sintra or Cascais  completes the journey.

Lisbon is a city that you do not visit: you feel it. You hear it in the alleys of Alfama, you taste it in the simple dishes, you live it in its streetcars, its miradouros, its silences. In 48 hours in Lisbon you can take home a true memory that will make you want to return.

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