Yellow trams, custard tarts and beaches a train ride away, with no time difference. Here's what Lisbon is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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April to June and September to October are warm and bright without the summer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, though the beaches are close. Winter is mild but wet, and cheap. In June the streets fill with sardine grills and street parties for the Santos Populares.
One of Europe's best aquariums, built around a huge central tank with sharks and sunfish.
A rattling yellow tram up through the old Alfama district. Ride early to get a seat.
The riverside monuments, a big park, and the original custard tarts at Pastéis de Belém.
Castle walls to walk, peacocks in the gardens and views over the whole city.
Fairy-tale palaces in the forest, 40 minutes by train. Pena Palace is the favourite.
A seaside town with sandy beaches, about 40 minutes along the coast by train.
Yes. It's friendly, safe and good value, and you can mix city days with the beach. The hills are steep, so a sling works better than a pushchair for little ones.
Four to six nights covers the city, Sintra and a beach day at Cascais.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Lisbon is bigger, with more for children and beaches nearby. Porto is smaller and cosier. They're three hours apart by train, so you can do both.
Put Lisbon on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.