Walks in Portugal

Where History Meets the Sea, and Every Street Tells a Story

Discovering Portugal, One Step at a Time

Portugal is a land shaped by explorers, poets, and seafarers. With a history that stretches back to Roman times and a legacy of global discovery during the Age of Exploration, it’s a country where the past is always present—woven into its architecture, cuisine, and culture. Lisbon, the capital, sits at the edge of the Atlantic, a city of hills and light, where old trams rattle through cobbled streets and tiled facades shimmer in the sun.

Walking through Lisbon is like stepping into a living museum—one that’s vibrant, layered, and full of surprises. I’ve curated a few self-guided walks to help you experience the city and its surroundings the way I did: slowly, curiously, and with a sense of wonder.

Lisbon City Center

A Walk Through Lisbon’s Elegant Core

Belém

A Scenic Stroll from Belém to the Heart of Lisbon

Sintra

A Day in Sintra: Palaces, Peaks, and Gardens

Photo Credits
  • Lisboa – Portugal – Photo by Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, source
  • Belem Tower – Photo by patano, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, source
  • Sintra – Palacio Da Pena – Photo by Singa Hitam, licensed under CC BY 2.0, source
  • Lisbon Tram 28 – Photo by Aayush Gupta, licensed under Free to use via Pexels, source
  • Lisbon Praça_Luís_de_Camões – Photo by  I, Luca Galuzzi, licensed under CC BY SA 2.5, source
  • Belem Discoveries – Photo by Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, licensed under CC BY 2.0, source
  • Pena Palace  – Photo by heino eisner , licensed under Free to use via Unsplash, source