Portuguese culture and food draw many to teach in Lisbon, the capital of this lively country. Living in Portugal as an outsider can be challenging, but once you have made a friend, it’s for life, and this captures the heart of many teachers who work abroad.
Here are some of the most popular and highly recommended things to do in Lisbon:
- Visit the Belem Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
- Take a stroll through the historic Alfama district.
- Enjoy the views from the Elevador de Santa Justa.
- Explore the tile-lined interior of the São Vicente de Fora Monastery.
- Visit the National Tile Museum.
- Marvel at the art collections at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
- Visit the Berardo Collection Museum in the modern cultural center of Belém.
- Check out the famous Fado music scene.
- Take a day trip to Sintra to visit the fairy tale-like palaces.
- Visit the historic Lisbon Cathedral (Se Cathedral).
Learn more with the Lisbon Drifter who provides advice about living and teaching in Portugal.