🇵🇹 Lisbon Ultimate Travel Guide ✨

📝 Essentials • Language: Portuguese (English works in tourist spots) • Currency: Euro (€) – cards/cash both work (keep coins for buses!) • Transport: Metro/trams/buses – grab a Viva Viagem card for easy transfers • Cost: Budget-friendly for Europe! • Plug: Type F (2 round pins) ⚡ • Time Zone: GMT-6 (summer) / GMT-7 (winter) • Tipping: Optional but appreciated for great service • Best Time: April-June & Sept-Oct – mild weather + fewer crowds 🚶‍♀️ Walking Routes Plan 1: Belém History Tour Belém Tower → Discoveries Monument → Jerónimos Monastery → Pastéis de Belém (End with iconic egg tarts!) Plan 2: Old Town Adventure Bica Funicular → Tram 28 → Luís de Camões Square → Santa Justa Lift → São Jorge Castle → Sé Cathedral → Rua Augusta Arch (Every corner oozes charm!) 🚗 Day Trips • Sintra & Cabo da Roca (Europe’s edge!) • Fátima + Cascais • Albufeira + Benagil Cave ("God’s Eye") 🛍️ Shopping Spots • Avenida da Liberdade: Designer boutiques & art galleries • Centro Emqi Xado: 19th-century palace turned hipster hub • Praça do Comércio: Historic square with shops/cafés ⚠️ Tips • Comfy shoes – Lisbon = city of seven hills! • Beware pickpockets (especially Tram 28 & Augusta area) • Book tickets early for major sites (Jerónimos Monastery, etc.) • Some hotels don’t provide slippers/toiletries #LisbonGuide #PortugalTravel #HiddenGems #Tram28Adventures