What to see and do

ICONIC TRAMS

LISBON’S trams date from the Thirties and are a city symbol. They’re a great way to rest weary legs — Lisbon has seven hills — and get orientated. Route 28 is brilliant, weaving from Martim Moniz to Campo Ourique. Fares are £2.50; a 24-hour ticket from a metro station is £5.50.

TOP OF THE HILL

WONDERFUL views of the River Tagus are to be had from the terraces in Alfama, pictured: the perfect spot for a picnic. Afterwards, stroll through the labyrinthine alleyways of the old town to the river.

VISIT THE CATHEDRAL

LISBON Cathedral dates from the 12th-century, though much has been rebuilt since an earthquake in 1755. Entry is free.

LOSE YOURSELF

BAIRRO Alto district has buildings covered in colourful tiles, called azulejo. Get lost among the architecture, then learn more about the tiles at the National Tile Museum ( museu doazulejo.gov.pt, entry £4.40).

FREE CULTURE FIX

SOME museums are free on Sundays, including the musical Museu do Fado ( museudofado. pt) and Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, with artefacts and art ( gulbenkian.pt/museu).