Essential tips
Arrivals, transport & everyday advice
Before you head out
The practical side of Lisbon
Arriving from the airport
Metro, taxi vouchers and where to meet your driver.Arriving by train
Find your station and plan the last stretch to your stay.Beyond Lisbon
Trains and coaches to Porto, Coimbra, Évora and the Algarve.Flying from Lisbon
When to arrive, passport control and Terminal 2.Transport & ticket prices
Choose your route, compare fares and buy the right ticket.Hills, walking & accessibility
Plan a comfortable day, including the journey home.Safety & tourist police
Practical precautions, useful contacts and where to get help.Children & dogs
Pushchairs, family tickets and pet rules on transport.Where to leave your luggage
City lockers, airport storage and collection services.Driving & parking
Street rules, garages and access to historic areas.Everyday essentials
Groceries, pharmacies, laundry, tap water and recycling.Weather & what to wear
Pack for the season and check the forecast for today.Sintra, Cascais & beaches
Palaces, coast and beach days by train or road.Events & disruptions
What is on, strikes, diversions and holiday hours.
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