Located an hour’s drive from Lisbon, this jagged cliffside marks the westernmost point of continental Europe. The spectacular views, and dramatic, sweeping landscapes make for an incredible photo-op, and its proximity to Sintra, the resort town known for its colorful castles, means it can be easily incorporated into a day trip.

The recently opened Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology is a stunning, gargantuan building that seems to rise out of the Belem waterfront. The museum’s sleek and contemporary design is reason enough to visit, and the dynamism of the exhibits — the museum aims to feature 20 new exhibits each year — means you’ll always have something new to see.

One of Lisbon’s premier nightclubs, this is where the fashion and celebrity set spend a night out. On the ground level, you’ll find a DJ spinning EDM tracks for a raucous dance crowd, but there’s also an upstairs dance floor where the mood is decidedly more tame. Head up to the rooftop for some fresh air, or to watch the sun come up.

Part cocktail bar, part erotic bookstore, this spot is intimate, theatrical, and decadent without being intimidating. Come here for a burlesque show or to explore the hidden nooks and crannies of the club with your SO (or new Portuguese lover). The risque decor and cocktail names may elicit a few snickers, but the building formerly housed a brothel, so embrace the ambiance and keep an open mind.

A spacious, Scandinavian-inspired cafe serving speciality coffee and pastries. You could spend a whole day browsing the huge collection of indie magazines, making it the perfect repose for when you can’t bring yourself to walk up one more of those notoriously steep streets.

A trendy, Instagram-friendly spot for all-day breakfast worth stumbling out of bed for. Take in the cavernous, whitewashed brick, minimalist decor, and trompe l’oeil ceiling mirror while perusing the menu, an homage to the world’s greatest, most versatile breakfast item — the egg — with dishes like eggs benedict, truffled omelets, huevos rancheros, and eggs rothko. Wash it down with a fresh juice or smoothie to jump start your day of touring.

Paris has macaroons, Vienna has its sachertorte, and Lisbon has the pastel de nata, a sweet tart made of a divinely creamy egg custard surrounded by a flaky puff pastry crust. Pasteis de Belem may be the most famous bakery in the city serving up these tasty treats, but if you don’t have the time to venture all the way there, this spot near Bairro Alto gives them a run for their money.

Jose Avillez is a culinary behemoth in the Lisbon food scene: He operates ten restaurants in the city, including Lisbon’s first two-michelin starred restaurant, Belcanto, has published four cookbooks, and even has own TV show — basically, if it’s a Jose Avillez property, you know it’s going to be good. At Avillez’s first gourmet bar, expect to find a playful yet elevated tasting menu serving small plates like foie gras Ferrero Rocher bonbons and edible margaritas and caipirinhas, all in an intimate setting.

For haute cuisine that won’t break the bank or take all your euros, head to the small, 30-seat restaurant in Barrio Alto. On offer: The single tasting menu that changes seasonally, is both refined and playful, featuring singular dishes such as a cuttlefish cappuccino, mackerel pate, and the restaurant’s signature codfish clothesline, which is exactly what is sounds like: fried strips of codfish hanging on a mock clothesline, paying homage to the many clotheslines strung from the apartments in the neighborhood. Make sure to reserve ahead of time.

They say to ask any local Lisboan where they go for ultra-fresh seafood and they’ll name this Peruvian-meets-Portuguese restaurant among their top picks. The tasting menu is excellent (and well priced) and you can’t go wrong with any of the ceviches. There’s almost always a line to get in, so order a Pisco Sour from the bar window and claim a stool at one of the outdoor tables for prime people-watching while you wait.

Time-tested by a century of drinkers. The shots of sweet cherry liqueur served from the pint-sized open-fronted bar are known for packing a punch.

No this isn’t where the late Great Frank Sinatra got his name..Emerging from the foothills of Sintra Mountain, the once-royal sanctuary is now open to the people. Take the train from Lisbon for a day trip to explore the 9th-century ruins of Castelo dos Mouros, stroll the hidden trails of Pena Park with 2,000 varieties of plant-life, and imagine yourself in the shoes of a royal as your footsteps echo through the elaborate interior halls of Pena Palace. Then go to Tivoli Palácio de Seteais for a long, leisurely lunch, followed by a visit to Quinta de Regalieria, where you can wander for hours around the Game of Thrones-like castle, pausing for pictures at the subterranean tower.

A previously unused part of the city where an old wiring factory stood has been re-conceptualized as an industrial complex devoted to the arts. Fashion, architecture, music, multimedia, communication – anything creative can occur on these grounds. Visitors are welcome to shop, explore an artist’s work, try inventive food, and be inspired by the re-creation of a forgotten city quarter.

Constructed between 1514 and 1520 as a bulwark for the city, the picturesque tower casts a lovely reflection in the surrounding water and can be explored by history buffs and those who appreciate a nice selfie.

With a facade and decor preserved from its foundation in 1925, Portugal’s last shop singularly devoted to the manufacture and sale of fine leather gloves is both an experience and a source for a memorable souvenir. Their reputation for high-quality products has transcended the tiny storefront, which can accommodate no more than two guests at a time.

A shop intended to preserve the memories and products made in Portugal – both traditional and modern. From linens to stationery, perfumes to traditional quince jellies, every traveler is guaranteed to find a souvenir  to take home.