Noe Rios Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is Portugal's coastal capital city, full of charisma, beautifully detailed ceramic tiled buildings, and scenic views of Rio Tejo. Many of the central district’s streets and plazas are lined with bars, bakeries, and pop-up coffee vendors. With so many amazing foods to try and all the pastel de nata you can eat, the cardio getting from place to place in this hilly city will be a welcome challenge, always rewarded with a breathtaking city view. :) Here’s a look at some of our top recommendations from our month in Portugal’s largest city.

Take a (food) Tour

Culinary Backstreets Restaurante Europa

This may seem super touristy and out of our scope, but the history you’ll learn about the local and global food influences of one of Europe’s most famous ports will earn you “Local” status, fast. Culinary Backstreets is a food tour that focuses on the foods that the locals eat, with an emphasis on the origins of the flavors and tastes. Show up hungry. You won’t regret it.

You Betta Work

Noe Rios Second Home Lisboa

We’ve never been to a coworking space quite like Second Home. It’s located directly above the Time Out Market and is equipped with a cafe, bar, and weekly guest speaker series that’s sure to inspire. It’s also serving an insanely beautiful greenhouse vibe. Get your work done all week long, then get your life at the complimentary happy hour Friday night. The space also offers free pilates, yoga, and meditation sessions throughout the week so that you can get your zen on between conference calls.

Let’s Party

Adam Lauer Pink Street, Lisbon

Okay, so once you’re done with Second Home’s happy hour, and you’ve had your totally European 10 pm dinner, you’re ready to get your drink on. Here’s tonight’s schedule. First, you’re going to grab some drinks in Bairro Alto around midnight. Don’t worry about specifics; all the bars are tiny, so everyone just spills into the streets with their drinks. Next stop, Pink Street. While you’re there, find out what the hot club of the moment is because that’s where you’re headed at 3 am. Wrap up the night with a Doner Box (fries + meat = happiness) at the nearest 24hr kebab joint.

Get Lost

Lost Lisbon Lost Lisbon: Cais House

We don’t typically write about accommodations, but Lost Lisbon isn’t your typical place to stay. Everything about this community is tapped into local culture, from the pop-up events in the common spaces to the rooms designed by local artists. It’s really a collective space, made up of several houses throughout Lisbon, where travel meets community in ways that emphasize art, lifestyle, creativity, and intellectual production.

Sprinkle with Cinnamon

Noe Rios Manteigaria, Time Out Market