Lisbon is one of the best value capitals in Western Europe and a favorite of mine for families, once you plan around the hills and the heat.
If you have an extra day, spend it in Sintra. It is a short train ride and it is pure fantasy for kids. Pena Palace sits on a mountaintop painted in bright reds and yellows like something from a storybook, and the Moorish castle nearby has walls kids can climb along a ridge. It gets crowded and the palace lines are long, so go early and book ahead. It is hilly and spread out, so pick one or two sites, not all of them.
For food, Lisbon is easy on kids. Grilled chicken, piri piri if they like a little heat, fresh bread, and seafood for the adventurous. And pastries everywhere. The custard tarts are not just a Belem thing, every cafe has them.
Getting around, the metro is cheap and clean for the flat parts, and the trams and funiculars handle the hills. Taxis and rideshares are affordable too.
Lisbon is sunny most of the year and the light is soft and gold in a way photographers love.
The full Lisbon with kids guide is here: Lisbon With Kids. Want it built around your family? Work with me.
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