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These recommendations are taken from , which is Lonely Planet's short trip guide to the city.

Little things spark children's imaginations in : from rickety rides on bee-yellow trams to traffic-light-bright pipocas (popcorn). Easygoing Lisboetas are geared up for families: expect half-price tickets for kids at attractions, half portions (uma meia dose) at child-friendly bistros and free transport for under-fives. Hotels often squeeze in cots for tots at no extra charge. Cobbles aren’t stroller-friendly, but whizzy funiculars make getting around child’s play.

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BEST ATTRACTIONS

  • Dolphin-watching in

BEST OUTDOORS

  • Jardins d’Água

  • Jardim do Ultramar

Many more sights and activities can be found in Lonely Planet's

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