DK Eyewitness - Lisbon Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home (Local Travel Guide)

You dont have to have been born in Lisbon to be a Lisboeta. Portugals capital is home to generations of immigrants from its former empire, digital nomads lured by the laid-back lifestyle and folks who fell in love with Lisbon after just one life-changing visit.

And its not hard to see why this stunner of a city has stolen so many hearts. Pastel-pretty houses with terracotta roofs tumble down to the sparkling Tejo and even the tightest of alleyways is adorned with azulejos and caladas . Time moves slowly here trams trundle through the streets, crafters carefully consider their latest project and locals linger over cups of coffee and bottles of wine (usually while soaking up the views from one of the many miradouros ).

It all sounds rather dreamy, doesnt it? But lets not forget the many hardships that Lisboetas have faced over the years, from earthquakes to dictatorships to financial crises. You can always rely on the locals to meet challenges head on, though. This is a city of quiet reinvention, where munitions factories are transformed into cutting-edge cultural spaces, car parks are topped with edgy rooftop bars and once-abandoned quiosques have been reclaimed as daily hangouts.

And thats where this book will take you. Inside these pages, Lisbon locals reveal a side of their city that flies under the radar. Of course, youll still find all the beaches and pastelarias youve dreamed of (who can resist those creamy custard tarts?). But youll also discover off-beat galleries, whispered-about craft breweries and pint-sized bookshops that barely fit one customer.

Whether youre already head over heels for Lisbon or about to make your first visit, this book will help you discover a cooler side of this sunny city. Enjoy Lisbon, but do it the local way.

Lisbon | WELCOME TO THE CITY

Liked by the locals

Lisbon fills you with a sense of wonder. You never know what youre going to find around the corner: a secret bar, a tiled faade or a glimpse of the river. Theres no better place to get lost.

JOANA TABORDA, TRAVEL WRITER

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Lisbon

THROUGH THE YEAR

The sun shines on lucky Lisbon for much of the year, but the city still has distinct seasons, each with its own traditions and events.

SPRING

ALFRESCO EVERYTHING

As soon as the winter chill loses its bite, Lisboetas take their social gatherings outdoors, catching up over cups of coffee (or cocktails) and plates of petiscos at quiosques , pavement cafs and