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šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹ Lisbon

Easy English, cheap flights from the US in shoulder season, and a compact old-town core that's genuinely walkable.

Researched, not visited ā€” we haven't been here yet. Everything below is factual and sourced; there's no firsthand experience in it.

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First-timersWorkationsFood

Safety

Good, with normal caution

Typical trip

5ā€“8 days

Happening in Lisbon

JUN12ā€“13
Santo AntĆ³nio Festival
Street parties across the old neighborhoods ā€” sardines, music, and grilled everything.

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Researched, not visited ā€” by Dom. Compiled from official tourism-board and municipal sources.