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\u2018Have you ever seen in the sky of Lisbon, Lisbon...\u2019<\/em> Beautiful Lisbon is even being sung to. No wonder this beautiful city trip destination has been on Saskia's bucket list for years. Together with her family, she travelled to Lisbon to discover the hidden corners and sustainable hotspots you don't find on many other blogs (yet).<\/strong> Will you join us for a walk off the beaten track?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to do in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of Lisbon, you quickly think of Bel\u00e9m Tower, past\u00e9is de nata, colourful winding streets with mosaic tiles and fado music. You should definitely soak up all that when you visit Lisbon, but Lisbon is much more than that, we discovered. We left the endless rain of the Netherlands behind in the spring break to discover Lisbon and its surroundings for a week, where the sun shone every day and the temperature was a pleasant 22\u00b0C. We enjoyed all the beautiful sights and sounds. We enjoyed all the beauty this area has to offer and, in addition to the tourist attractions, we actually sought out the alternative, local and sustainable things that are not often mentioned in articles or blogs. I take you through them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sneak peak of a few Lisbon tips featured in this article: the Feira da Ladra flea market, the tastiest past\u00e9is de nata and LXFactory.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon is beautiful and a lot of people know that. Every year, Lisbon welcomes some five million tourists<\/a>. What do you want with all those beautiful historical sights, the sun shining more often than not and good food and drink that is quite affordable by European standards for a change. Where else can you find a cappuccino for 1.80 euros? And the Portuguese are SO gentle and friendly. Tourism is very important to the inhabitants of this city. Many people live off it. When you look at it that way, your holidays also mean you can give something back to the locals. But it also means it can be crowded (and hot). Not an ideal combination. Do yourself and the locals a favour and come in the quieter months. In my opinion, the best time to visit Lisbon - especially as a more sustainable traveller - is between October and April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon's fun districts: where should you be?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Put on your walking shoes, because Lisbon is built on seven hills. That means quite a bit of climbing and descending sometimes, although there are trams to give you a push every now and then if you can't take it anymore. No, it's also very doable on foot. Good for fitness too, and you can better admire the variety of all those mosaic-tiled houses, sneak into a quaint little shop now and then, and also better dwell on the beautiful views and graffiti that you also encounter during your city walk. If you start preparing for your trip to Lisbon, you will soon come across articles and blogs that explain very well how the city works and which districts are worth visiting and why. Be sure to check (and bookmark) this fine article from way to.nl<\/a>. They explain it very well. Because I find it very fun and important to discover the undiscovered places, I compiled a longer list of neighbourhoods, longer than most blogs. There is so much more to see in Lisbon and it is those undiscovered things that I often find more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/em> neighbourhoods are a bit mixed up, boundaries are sometimes not quite well marked on the map and neighbourhoods are sometimes drawn together under one heading. The must-visits<\/em> as far as I am concerned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n