The "pastel de nata" is Lisbon’s best-known cake and best served hot, with powdered cinnamon and, preferably, in pairs. Try it in the city’s cafés and patisseries.

Saves your legs on the ascent, but this funicular will leave you breathless anyway. It’s the best way to climb from Baixa to Bairro Alto and arrive without needing to rest.

Come and watch birds in their natural habitat, explore the wild side of the Tagus, only at 30 minutes from Lisbon. Guided visits from 5€ to 12€ person.

Enjoy one of the best maritime experiences in Lisbon by crossing the river on the ferry. You can discover the south bank of the river and the unique panoramic view of the city.

Amazing, varied and original, it’s easy to spend a whole day in the city’s most versatile and complex park, with its different areas and their distinct atmospheres.

Lisbon is famous around the world for the brightness of its light and the depth of its blues.