Junior Rasmussen
Lisbon, Portugal, is a beautiful city with a lot to offer honeymooners. From its thriving restaurants to its beautiful streets, Lisbon is a great choice for a honeymoon destination. The city has a range of accommodation options, from luxurious hotels with plush lounges and intimate bars, to more budget-friendly and secluded Airbnbs. The Vignette Collection in Baixa is a great option, located in one of Lisbon's most historic areas. For a comfortable and central location, honeymooners can also try the AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, or for a more glamorous experience, the Six Senses Douro Valley is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Lisbon airport. Lisbon is easily accessible, with an eight-hour direct flight from New York City, and a convenient location for travelling around Portugal.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Travel time from NYC | 8-hour direct flight |
| Travel time from San Francisco | 11-hour nonstop flight |
| Travel time from Atlanta | 14-hour trip with at least one layover |
| Transport within Portugal | Good roads for road trips |
| Attractions | Stunning views, beautiful streets, thriving restaurants, art, architecture, food and wine |
| Accommodation | Hotels, Airbnb, VRBO, boutique hotels |
| Luggage essentials | Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hotels | AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, Lisbon Cheese & Wine Suites, The One, Pousada de Lisboa, Behotelisboa, Vignette Collection |
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Romantic hotels in Lisbon
Lisbon's charming old cobbled streets, grand plazas, and breathtaking views make it an ideal destination for a romantic escape or honeymoon. The city has a range of romantic hotels, from luxurious five-star hotels to chic and modern properties, or cosy and romantic inns.
The Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel is a brilliant hotel in Lisbon, conveniently located a short walk from the centre, delicious restaurants, and beauty spots. The rooms are comfortable and luxurious, featuring pink marble bathrooms. The hotel provides complimentary sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries, a nice touch for honeymooners. The Hotel Da Baixa is another beautiful option, with old-world charm, modern conveniences, and a wonderful breakfast.
For a comfy-chic central location, stay at AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado. The Lisbon Cheese & Wine Suites are also a great choice, and be sure to visit the Time Out Market for casual dining. The Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel is another highly-rated option, located just 1312 feet from Chiado, with on-site dining. The 1908 Lisboa Hotel is described as a "complete gem", with charming, inexpensive rooms, and a great location 200 meters from the river.
The EPIC SANA Lisboa is a 5-star hotel with elegant classic style and perfect service. The OnJ S. Lazaro Lisboa is another highly recommended hotel, featuring uniquely decorated rooms on Alegria Square, renovated in 2016, with romantic-style décor and authentic Portuguese antiques. For a quiet stay, the Hotel Convento do Salvador in Alfama offers single rooms with lovely views overlooking the convent courtyard.
For a romantic getaway outside of Lisbon, the Six Senses Douro Valley is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Lisbon’s airport, with serene rooms and suites, a beautiful pool, and outstanding cuisine. In Lisbon, the Palacio Chiado offers a fun, interactive dining experience, with six restaurants united under one roof. For a romantic stroll, visit the Alfama District, one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods, distinguished by its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, unique shops, and beautiful churches. Take in the magnificent views of the city from the top of the tower in the historic centre of Lisbon.
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Things to do in Lisbon
Lisbon is a beautiful coastal city in Portugal, known for its colourful tile facades and cobblestone streets. The city offers a range of romantic accommodations, from luxury honeymoon suites to charming guesthouses. Here are some things to do in Lisbon on your honeymoon:
Explore the Alfama District
Get lost in the narrow streets of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, the Alfama District. Take your time to explore the unique shops and beautiful churches, and enjoy the whitewashed houses and scenic viewpoints.
Visit the Tagus River
The Tagus River offers splendid views and photo opportunities. Take a walk along the river and admire the Arco da Rua Augusta and the statue of King Joseph I. You can also enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the rooftop restaurants, such as Lumiares Hotel, with breathtaking views of the city.
Ride the Elevador da Gloria
Take a unique trip on the Elevador da Gloria, a historic lift located in the centre of Lisbon. The lift provides easy access between the Baixa and Bairro Alto districts, and at the top, you can enjoy magnificent views of the city.
Indulge in Food and Wine
Lisbon is a gastronomic delight, with Michelin-starred restaurants and casual eats. Visit the Time Out Market, which offers a variety of delicious stalls and casual dining options. For a fine dining experience, Palacio Chiado offers a unique setting with six restaurants under one roof. Don't forget to try the famous custard-filled pastries, pastel de nata, at Pastéis de Belém.
Day Trips and Nearby Towns
Take a day trip to the nearby town of Sintra, known for its fairytale-like castles. You can also visit Cascais, a charming town with tiny beaches and colourful scenes during the summer. For a glamorous beach day, head to Comporta, a hip village that has attracted celebrities and designers.
LX Factory
Explore LX Factory, a creative corner in the Alcântara neighbourhood. This unique space has repurposed old industrial buildings into restaurants, shops, art exhibitions, and bookstores, offering a different side of Lisbon to discover.
With its beautiful scenery, romantic accommodations, and diverse cultural offerings, Lisbon is an ideal destination for a honeymoon, offering a trip of a lifetime.
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Where to eat in Lisbon
Lisbon's restaurant scene is diverse, relatively cheap, and seemingly endless. Here are some of the best places to eat in Lisbon, Portugal:
Tasca Baldracca
A modern take on the traditional tasca, this century-old restaurant in central Lisbon serves Brazilian-inspired dishes with a tropical twist. The owner, Pedro Monteiro, encourages his cooks to sit and drink with diners to "cut the distance between the kitchen and customers". The food is more Brazilian than Portuguese, with dishes such as beef tartare with pastel de vento (a deep-fried Brazilian pastry) and grilled cuttlefish with a bright orange sauce inspired by moqueca, a Brazilian seafood stew.
O Velho Eurico
This buzzy restaurant is located in Mouraria, one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods. The chef and owner, Zé Paulo Moreira da Rocha, has made it his ritual to prowl the dining room with a squirt gun loaded with bagaço, Portugal's version of grappa. The menu includes traditional Portuguese dishes such as bitoque, a steak topped with a fried egg in a pan-sauce made with wine, garlic, and butter, served with fries.
Dear Breakfast
This chic breakfast-focused eatery is a great option for those who want to log on for a few hours of work while enjoying a delicious menu of brunch fare. The location near Lisbon's Cathedral is perfect for sightseeing afterwards. The menu includes acai bowls, cinnamon rolls, lattes, avocado toast, eggs benedict, smoothie bowls, breakfast burritos, and bagel sandwiches.
Nosolo Italia
This Italian restaurant, located on the river in the shadows of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument, serves the best ricotta and sun-dried tomato pizza. It's also a great option for vegans.
Time Out Market
With 30 hand-picked eateries, this massive food hall hugging the waterfront offers a variety of delicious stalls to choose from.
Palacio Chiado
A dramatic building where six restaurants are united under one roof, offering fun interactive experiences and a range of cuisines, from poke to steak.
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Day trips from Lisbon
Lisbon is a convenient spot to head north or south and explore the rest of Portugal. The country is easily traversed by car, with fantastic roads, and there are also scenic trains and buses to other destinations. Here are some day trips from Lisbon that are perfect for honeymooners:
Sintra
Sintra is a mystical and romantic town folded into lush mountains that contain ostentatious palaces, forming a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town has a history of esotericism and secret rituals. Sintra is home to famous sites such as the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira, and the mysterious Initiation Well, which has spawned legends about the intriguing town. The surrounding hills offer plenty of hiking opportunities, ranging from easy to difficult. One of the most popular easy hikes is the Santa Maria Trail, which covers the Moorish Castle and the Palácio Nacional da Pena. In the summer, an old-style tram takes you to Sintra's coastline, stopping at Praia das Maçãs, a golden sand beach frequented by surfers, bodyboarders, and swimmers.
Óbidos
Considered by many to be the most beautiful town in Portugal, Óbidos is a great stop on the way to Sintra.
Nazaré
Nazaré is a surfer's paradise, iconic for its up-to-100-foot waves.
Ericeira
Ericeira is a charming village at the heart of a World Surfing Reserve with beautiful beaches and fantastic breaks. It is easily accessible by bus from Lisbon.
Setúbal
Nestled between the Arrábida hills and the Atlantic Ocean, this former fishing village has a laid-back vibe, with plenty of cultural sites and outdoor activities.
Douro Valley
A three-and-a-half-hour drive from Lisbon’s airport, the Douro Valley is home to the Six Senses Douro Valley, a romantic getaway with stunning, serene rooms and suites, a beautiful pool, and outstanding cuisine. The Douro River cuts through the valley, and wine lovers can sample the region's table wines.
Vidago Palace
A bit further afield, almost at the Spanish border, Vidago Palace is a gracious Belle Epoque property with a spa offering some of the best massages.
Bucelas and Cheleiros
These two wine regions are located a few miles northwest of Lisbon and are famous for producing crisp white wines. Bucelas is home to a small wine museum, where you can learn about the main stages of winemaking. During the 16th century, Bucelas wine was popular among the British royal court. Cheleiros, on the other hand, is renowned for its water courses and medieval bridge.
Cascais
If you're in the mood for a beach day, head west to Cascais.
Cacilhas
Take a 10-minute ferry ride from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas, a fishing town across the Tagus River. Enjoy a seafood meal at one of the town’s restaurants, and then walk up to the Cristo Rei, a 270-foot-tall statue of Christ offering panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
Barreiro
Departing from Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço boat terminal, take a 20-minute boat ride to Barreiro.
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Getting to Lisbon
Lisbon is easily accessible by plane, car, train, or bus. For those flying in, Lisbon Airport (also known as Aeroporto de Portela) is the biggest airport in Portugal and is located a mere 7km from the centre of the city. In spring and summer, several airline companies offer direct flights from various cities in the US and Canada to Lisbon. For example, a flight from London to Lisbon takes two and a half hours. From New York City, the flight time is eight hours, and from San Francisco, it's 11 hours. There are no direct flights from Australia, but connecting flights are available.
If you're travelling by car, Portugal has excellent roads, and the A1 and A2 highways have national and international connections. The landscape is beautiful, and the mobility around the region makes the long hours of driving worth it. You can also travel by train, with national and international trains arriving daily at Santa Apolónia station, which is very close to all the traditional neighbourhoods and Terreiro do Paço. For a unique architectural experience, get off at the Calatrava-designed Gare do Oriente station. A journey between Porto and Lisbon takes three hours, and there is also a 10-hour night train that travels from Madrid to Lisbon every day.
Finally, if you're on a budget, consider taking the bus, as tickets are often cheaper than train or plane tickets. There are at least seven bus companies that can take you to Lisbon, and you can compare prices online.
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Frequently asked questions
Lisbon has a variety of accommodation options for honeymooners, from luxurious and intimate hotels to comfortable Airbnbs and VRBOs. For a central location, try AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado or the Lisbon Cheese & Wine Suites. If you're looking for a hotel with a pool, outstanding cuisine, and serene rooms, Six Senses Douro Valley is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Lisbon's airport.
Lisbon offers beautiful streets, thriving restaurants, and cultural experiences for honeymooners. Enjoy fine dining at Palacio Chiado, where six restaurants are united under one roof. Take in the views from the unique lift in the historic center of Lisbon, which offers a journey between the Baixa and Bairro Alto districts. Stroll through the landscaped terraces filled with fountains and trees, offering breathtaking views of the city, including St. George's Castle and Baixa.
Lisbon is easily accessible by car, with well-maintained roads. It is also conveniently located for international flights. Expect an eight-hour direct flight from New York City and an 11-hour nonstop flight from San Francisco.
Lisbon involves a lot of walking, so be sure to pack comfortable shoes. Don't forget to bring romantic outfits and swimming gear if your accommodation has a pool.
