Stay: Memmo Alfama Hotel
Tucked away on a side street in hilly Alfama, the super chic minimalist furniture at this boutique hotel creates a blissfully tranquil atmosphere, until you spot the canary yellow loo paper – a nod to the city’s famed No.28 tram. The al fresco terrace is a winner: lounge by the pool watching the fascinating (no, really) rotation of ships docking on the river Tagus. The best bit? The croissant loaf. Yeah, a loaf of croissant at breakfast. Nightly rates from £100. memmohotels.com
Eat: Ramiro
If seafood is your game then a meal at Ramiro – the 'seafood temple' - is compulsory. Efficient waiters charge around the loud and lively Lisbon institution, dolling out platters of the day’s catch, from salty percebes (the coastline’s famous barnacles) to crab. Make sure you squeeze in a prego - a garlicky steak sandwich the locals eat instead of dessert. cervejariaramiro.pt
Do: Bike My Side
You could walk up and down the seven hills of Lisbon, or you could see the city in one speedy swoop with a motorbike and sidecar tour. The half-day ride takes you and a mate to all the big hitters, including the Jeronimos monastery (with a pause for custard tarts), and along the river Tagus to the Belem Tower. Just like Tintin and Snowy, but without the street cred. bikemyside.com
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