Lisbon activity forecast

Planning notes for Lisbon

Lisbon is built on steep hills above the Tagus, so walking here costs more effort than the distance suggests. The Atlantic keeps summer afternoons breezier than inland Iberia.

• Because every route involves climbs, a warm day feels warmer on foot; the walking and running scores are the honest ones to read here.
• Ocean beaches are a train ride away rather than in the city, so treat a strong beach score as a plan for a half-day trip.

Editorial notes about how the city is usually experienced — not a live observation.