Is Lisbon very hilly?

Lisbon is a hilly city, but there are many districts that are flat and easily accessible if you have limited mobility or endurance. The Baixa district lies in a valley between the hills of Alfama and Barrio Alto and is relatively flat.



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Lisbon is a very walkable city, as long as you're willing to contend with some steep hills. The city is very easy to explore on foot if you're in good health, but the narrow, cobbled streets and many steep inclines can make it challenging if you have limited mobility or reduced fitness.

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Both San Francisco and Lisbon are notoriously hilly cities, with streets that seem to go on forever!

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Big sister Lisbon is twice the size, more cosmopolitan, faster paced and 200 miles further south, so in summer it can be sweltering. Compact, walkable Porto has a more traditional feel and is cooled by Atlantic breezes through summer, though fog and rain can roll in via the same route during the winter.

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Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills: A cidade das sete colinas. The Romans named Lisbon as Olissipo for its resemblance to the city of Rome which was also built over seven hills.

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Bonus tips for not looking like a tourist
  1. Don't do all-white or all-caqui. Even in summer, Portuguese people don't do the jungle-explorer look. ...
  2. Don't do rain capes, but don't walk in the rain unprotected. Rain capes give any tourist away anywhere, but Portuguese people don't usually wear impermeable clothes. ...
  3. Be bland.


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Beautiful Architecture The city is known for its mix of architectural styles, ranging from Gothic to Baroque, which can be seen in the stunning buildings and palaces that line its streets. One of the most impressive architectural landmarks in Lisbon is the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, which was built in the early 1500s.

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Three days is the perfect length of time to fully discover Lisbon. Within these three days, you'll be able to explore all the main tourist attractions, experience the vibrant nightlife, sample some delicious foods and create wonderful memories of this amazing city.

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Lisbon is in or near the warm temperate dry forest biome whereas Porto is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome. The average annual temperature is 2.3 °C (4.1°F) warmer. Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.8 °C (1.4°F) more in Lisbon.

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Marvão, Alentejo Barrel across its vast plains and the only thing you'll notice is that it is big; Alentejo is the largest and flattest of Portugal's provinces, occupying more than a third of the mainland.

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We're not sure why, considering Braga, Portugal's third largest city, is also one of Europe's most walkable cities. The local university keeps streets lively, but the pedestrian-only lanes and plazas lined with historic architecture maintain plenty of alluring romance.

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