Pocket Lisbon (7th edition, 2025)

"The appeal of Lisbon, bathed by the Atlantic at the western edge of Europe, is no secret. Thousands of travellers arrive every year – sometimes to the dismay of lisboetas (Lisbon residents) still not used to the crowds – who are eager to experience the city's best side: sunsets that turn Rio Tejo into liquid gold, food infused with herbs and olive oil, and cobblestone streets snaking uphill to miradouros (viewpoints) through tight clusters of buildings covered in azulejos (painted glazed tiles). I’ve seen many versions of Lisbon in my 30 years living here, some fondly missed, but the city has finally achieved its European capital status."