There’s a version of you that only exists in Portugal — she wears linen effortlessly, casually name-drops “natural wine” like it’s a personality trait and thinks nothing of ordering oysters at 2 p.m. because “it’s vacation.”
This guide isn’t for your friend who’s still using Google Maps to find restaurants. It’s for the girl who curates her location-sharing list, travels with four Summer Fridays serums and somehow ends up at the good table without ever making a reservation.
Portugal isn’t trying to impress you... and that’s the charm. It’s sun-bleached buildings, late dinners and the kind of slow mornings that turn into entire afternoons.
Below, your Fluent Girl’s Guide to Lisbon... and yes, the pastel de nata is worth it.
Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade
Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon
The One Palacio Da Anunciada Corinthia Lisbon
Corpo Santo
Locke de Santa Joana
Altis Avenida Hotel Lisbon
Corinthia Lisbon
Pousada de Lisboa
SALA de João Sá
BAHR & Terrace
Encanto
Grenache
Prado
Alma
Conceito
Loco
KOB by Olivier
Praia Princesa
Praia Irmão
Clássico Beach Bar
Lorosae Sol Nascente
Uni
Café da Garagem
SUD Lisboa
Red Frog
Lumi Rooftop
Toca Da Raposa
Monkey Mash
Boavista Social Club
Arquivos Vintage
Unagi Vintage
DearVains
Refuse Single Use
Zula
Feira da Ladra
Dona Ajuda
Malala Vintage
Ride a tuk-tuk through city center
Visit Castelo de São Jorge
Walk around Praça do Comércio
Explore the famous Pink Street
Indulge in a Pastel de Nata Baking Class
Embark on a Food and Culture Tour