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Lisbon
Portugal
Sun-drenched hilltop city where old-world charm meets Atlantic breezes and world-class wine
Lisbon enjoys one of Europe's mildest climates, with warm dry summers and mild wet winters. Spring and fall offer the best balance of pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds, and lower prices. Summer brings reliable sunshine but can get crowded and hot in July and August.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $120 taxes
Chase UR or Amex MR transfer to Aeroplan; book TAP Air Portugal or United codeshares NYC-LIS nonstop; solid sweet spot
Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $80 taxes
Transfer Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One to Flying Blue; promo awards drop to ~40K RT; reasonable carrier-imposed fees
Business / First
Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $200 taxes
Book TAP Air Portugal business class via Aeroplan; flat-bed seats NYC-LIS nonstop, excellent value for lie-flat
Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $160 taxes
Air France or TAP business via Flying Blue; transfer from Capital One Miles at 1:1; business cabin with lie-flat on widebody
Cash equivalent: economy ~$950 · business ~$4,200 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Park Hyatt Lisbon
Hyatt
Flagship Hyatt property in Lisbon; rooftop bar, spa, close to Avenida da Liberdade
Bairro Alto Hotel
Marriott
Leading Hotels of the World member, part of Marriott Bonvoy; stunning rooftop terrace views
Hilton Lisbon
Hilton
Solid Hilton property with pool; walking distance to Marquis de Pombal and major sights
What to see & do
Alfama District & Sao Jorge Castle
Lisbon's oldest moorish quarter with winding cobblestone alleys, Fado bars, and a hilltop castle with panoramic city views
Pasteis de Belem - Original Custard Tarts
Queue for the original pastel de nata at the 1837 bakery in Belem; the secret recipe has never changed
Jeronimos Monastery & Tower of Belem
UNESCO-listed Manueline masterpieces along the Tagus River; built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discoveries
Day Trip to Sintra
Fairy-tale palaces and castles perched above Atlantic forests; only 40 minutes by train from Rossio station
Ride Tram 28E Through Historic Hills
The iconic yellow tram winds through Alfama, Graca, and Mouraria neighborhoods - a moving sightseeing tour
Fado Show in Mouraria
Experience Portugal's haunting soul music in its birthplace neighborhood; intimate venues with live guitar and vocals
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 57°F | |
| Feb | 47°F | 60°F | |
| Mar | 50°F | 64°F | |
| Apr | 53°F | 68°F | |
| May | 57°F | 74°F | |
| Jun | 62°F | 81°F | |
| Jul | 66°F | 86°F | |
| Aug | 67°F | 88°F | |
| Sep | 63°F | 82°F | |
| Oct | 57°F | 73°F | |
| Nov | 51°F | 64°F | |
| Dec | 47°F | 58°F |
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