Walking in Lisbon

Walking is a great way to get around Lisbon and enjoy 290 days of sunshine a year!

Although a large city, Lisbon is very easy to get around by foot and enjoys 290 days of sunshine a year to make very pleasant. Lisbon has a population of about 3 million people and is the second oldest city in Europe after Athens.

Being one of the oldest cities in the world, it’s no surprise that Lisbon is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a host of historical places to explore by foot.

Although Lisbon is built on seven hills it’s easy to get around, so be prepared to do some ascending while taking in the sites and attractions. Perched on top of these hills are viewing points called Miradouro’s and make sure to check out these points as they offer up stunning views of the city, with different aspects from each.

Your choice of footwear is important, as nearly all of the pavements are made from cobbled stones which can be slippery even when dry and very tricky to navigate when wet. So make sure to bring shoes or sneakers which have grip.

Women should be particularly careful if wearing any sort of heel and if you are going somewhere special in the evening and wearing heels, we suggest that you get an Uber or Bolt door to door.

There are lots of waking tours available in Lisbon and if you like to explore the city, then we highly recommend you book a tour in advance. There are specialised tours which seek out Lisbon’s hidden secrets and great tours for those who like to try out local food.

Lisbon is recognised as a very safe city and rarely, if ever, will you feel at risk but nonetheless as with every city be observant and take care of your possessions. Downtown especially, at some stage, you may be approached by men selling drugs. Don’t feel threatened by this, simply say no and walk on, they will leave you alone. There is no need to engage with them.

Make sure to put on your sun block and pack water with you.

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