he Portuguese capital is a popular port of call on Mediterranean and transatlantic cruises throughout the year – and arriving there is statue, which was inspired by of Rio de Janeiro, across the river in Almada. There’s so much to see and do in the ‘city of seven hills’, but after taking a ride on one of the yellow trams through the narrow streets of Chiado and visiting the vibrant heart of the city that is historical Baixa, you should take some time to tuck into the capital’s local cuisine. It would be a crime to leave Lisbon without sampling a, the famous custard pastry. Head to the Pastéis de Belém – the queues may appear endless, but these tasty tarts are guaranteed to be fresh straight out of the oven. There’s also the Time Out Food market in Mercado da Ribeira, which houses pop-ups of some of the city’s hottest bars and restaurants, as well as gloriously fresh fruit, meat, fish and flowers.
