LisbonvsMadrid
Can't decide between Lisbon and Madrid? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Lisbon
Lisbon cascades down seven hills to the Tagus River, offering stunning viewpoints, charming trams, and a soulful atmosphere. This sun-kissed capital blends old-world charm with contemporary creativity, famous for its tiles, pastéis de nata, and melancholic fado music.
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Madrid
Madrid is Spain's elegant capital, where world-class art museums, grand plazas, and vibrant nightlife come together. The Prado and Reina Sofía house masterpieces, while tapas bars and flamenco clubs keep the city alive until dawn.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Lisbon offers Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama District
Madrid offers Prado Museum, Reina Sofía, Retiro Park
Food & Dining
Lisbon is famous for its local dining scene
Madrid is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Lisbon has legendary nightlife
Madrid has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to October
March to May, September to November
Weather
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 15°C
Summer: 32°C, Winter: 10°C
Top Attractions in Lisbon
- 1Belém Tower
- 2Jerónimos Monastery
- 3Alfama District
- 4Tram 28
- 5Time Out Market
- 6São Jorge Castle
Top Attractions in Madrid
- 1Prado Museum
- 2Reina Sofía
- 3Retiro Park
- 4Plaza Mayor
- 5Royal Palace
- 6Gran Vía
Lisbon is Popular With
Madrid is Popular With
Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Lisbon
- 1
LX Factory
A creative complex in a former textile factory, with independent shops, restaurants, a Sunday market, and the famous Ler Devagar bookshop under a printing press.
- 2
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, above the tourist-packed Graça miradouro, with sweeping views of the castle, river, and city hills.
Trésors Cachés à Madrid
- 1
Museo Sorolla
The beautifully preserved former home and studio of the Valencian Impressionist painter Joaquín Sorolla, filled with his luminous works and tranquil gardens.
- 2
Quinta de los Molinos Park
A large public park in the San Blas district that transforms in late February/March with a stunning bloom of almond trees.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Lisbon
Alfama
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood survived the 1755 earthquake, preserving a maze of medieval alleys, hidden courtyards, and stairs climbing ever upward.
Baixa & Chiado
The elegant heart of Lisbon, rebuilt in grand neoclassical style after the 1755 earthquake.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Madrid
La Latina
The historic heart of Madrid, known for its medieval streets, traditional taverns, and the epic Sunday El Rastro flea market.
Malasaña
The birthplace of the 1980s Movida Madrileña counterculture movement, now a hub of vintage shops, independent design stores, and quirky cocktail bars.
Comparaison des Budgets
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Lisbon and Madrid are incredible destinations. Lisbon excels in tiles and fado music, while Madrid stands out for art museums and tapas.
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nightlife
Lisbon
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