What to do in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal is one of the best summer holiday spots in Europe, and is located directly next to the south of France and northern Spain. Experience the allure of relaxed Latin energy, and stunning baroque and Gothic architecture. Lisbon’s cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings and flowers in the window are calling. If you want more than restaurants and shops, look no further than Lisbon’s top-rated adventure activities you can enjoy solo or with your friends and family!

Highest-rated activities in Lisbon

Paragliding

The top-rated activity in Lisbon is Paragliding! Visitors can see the beautiful coastline and city of Lisbon from the air. Glide tandem or alone, and feel the warm winds in your hair. Paragliding is an exhilarating, very fun way to brighten your day in Lisbon!

Surfing

Take advantage of the opportunity to surf the crystal-clear turquoise waves during your stay in Lisbon. Climb into a wetsuit (bring a friend to zip you in!), grab an epoxy board or a soft-top and dive into a refreshing ocean spray suitable for beginners and veterans alike. Ready to hit the pro circuit? Highly experienced and trained professionals can help you work on your technique as you drop into steep beach breaks and fast-rolling waves.. Beginners will learn how to read waves and when to pop-up (stand!) as you glide through the sea. Instructors are certified and offer a safe, utterly delightful trip into the waves, sure to put a smile on your face. Surfing lessons in Portugal will certainly be an unforgettable activity, and who knows, you may even get barreled (surf inside a wave)! Gnarley, bro.

Coasteering

Coasteering is a brand new adventure sport developed by thrill-seeking enthusiasts in France. This highly-rated activity consists of navigating the canyons and grottos along coastlines. Once you grab your helmet and gear, guided by professionals, you will rappel down rocky cliffs or jump into gorgeous ocean waters below. From there, you will swim and explore parts of the coast previously inaccessible and untouched to explorers before coasteering was created. Swim through tight spaces, venture into luminous caves of wonder, and become part of one of the ocean's most unique and rare areas.

Helicopter

Lisbon is known for being a tightly packed and very walkable city. But what you can’t see by foot, is best seen by air! Book a helicopter tour to see a viewpoint reserved only for native Portuguese birds like the Spotless Starling. The buzz of the propellers and the thrill of the heights make the sights so much more intense. See stunning neoclassical structures, epic castles, and dazzling beaches and coastlines as you cruise through the sky in an aircraft designed to delight all the senses.