Romantic Lisbon: Things to Do for Couples

Lisbon is one of Europe’s most romantic cities: golden sunsets over terracotta rooftops, candlelit fado taverns, sailing on the Tagus and long dinners in tiled restaurants. Here are the most romantic things to do in Lisbon, for honeymoons, anniversaries or a weekend for two.

Quick answer: watch the sunset from Senhora do Monte or Santa Luzia, take a sunset sail on the Tagus, hear fado by candlelight in Alfama, have a drink on a rooftop bar, wander Sintra’s fairy-tale palaces, and stay in a hotel with a view like Memmo Alfama or Verride.

Romantic things to do

• Sunset at a miradouro: Senhora do Monte, Santa Luzia or Santa Catarina. See the best viewpoints.
• A sunset sail past Belém and under the bridge, with a glass of wine. See sunset sails.
• Fado in a candlelit Alfama tavern. See fado in Lisbon.
• Rooftop drinks with a view. See Lisbon rooftop bars.
• Get lost in Alfama together. See Alfama.
• A day in Sintra: palaces, gardens and misty forests. See Sintra in one day.
• Cascais at sunset: a train along the coast and dinner by the sea. See Cascais.
• A photo shoot with a local photographer. See photo tours.
• A food and wine tour or a pastel de nata baking class for two. See classes.
• The Gulbenkian garden on a quiet afternoon.

Romantic places to stay

• Memmo Alfama: a terrace pool over the rooftops.
• Verride Palácio Santa Catarina: a 360° rooftop and river views.
• Santiago de Alfama: a palace near the castle.
• Torel Palace: mansions with a garden pool and views.
• Olissippo Lapa Palace: old-world luxury in gardens above the river.

See Lisbon hotels with a view.

Tips

• Book sunset sails and fado dinners ahead, especially at weekends.
• Best seasons: spring and autumn for warm evenings without the crowds.
• Request a view room when booking.

Planning a longer trip? See a romantic trip to Portugal.

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