Lisbon the vibrant capital of Portugal is located on the western coast of Europe. It is known for its colourful architecture, old-fashioned trams, charming old neighbourhoods, rich history and delicious food. Topping it all, are the kind and welcoming locals who make this city so easy to love. So, Is Lisbon Worth Visiting for your first Solo Trip?
Well, the short answer is yes, Lisbon is worth visiting as your first solo trip.
Lisbon is the first country I travelled to as a solo female traveller. To play it safe, I stayed in Porto and travelled to Lisbon by bus. My experience of both these cities was exceptional, which made my solo travel trip so special. I will always recommend travelling to Lisbon and Porto.
Do not be like me, and stay in Porto, if you know that you will spend most of your time in Lisbon. I loved my 3-hour FlixBus trips to Lisbon. But they were not needed, it’s much easier to book your stay in Lisbon if that is where you plan to spend the duration of your time.
Here are 6 reasons why you need to visit Lisbon
1. Elevadar Da Bica Funicular
The Elevator da Bica is one of the most photographed funiculars in Lisbon due steep route and river in the background. It is stunning and picturesque in real life. Highly recommend going to visit and taking gorgeous pictures.
2. Lisbon Cathedral
The Lisbon Cathedral is almost nine centuries old and one of the city’s oldest monuments. The cathedral has a mixture of different architectural styles.
3. Festas de Lisboa
If you are visiting Lisbon between late May and July, you will see the city at its most festive in Alfama especially. The feast of St Anthony is a major festival lasting over a month. I enjoyed my time at the festival indulging in a lot of delicious food (fish!) and desserts.
4. Pink Street
You have probably seen many pictures of Pink Street in Cais do Sodre. I visited the street during the day, and it was surprisingly amazing. It is worth seeing especially if you want to take cool pictures. To capture the best pictures, make sure to go in the morning when there aren’t many people around.
5. Pastel de Nata
You cannot travel to Lisbon without trying the pastel de nata. This famous Portuguese pastry is a crunchy tart filled with luscious egg and cream. The dessert has captured the hearts of visitors from all over the world with its unique flavour and texture.
6. Old Fashion Trams
The most famous is Tram 28 which takes riders on a 40-minute trip up or down. The tram goes through famous neighbourhoods such as Alfama, Baixa, and Graca along with many historical sights. It is important to remember that locals use this Tram to get to work, so please be mindful and respectful.
7. Amazing views
When it comes to Lisbon, the more you see of it, the more you are compelled by the desire to live there permanently. Honestly, the views in Lisbon are incredible, my personal favourite is Santa Luzia, which portrays an aerial view of orange roofs, and is framed by a vine-covered pergola.
