Lisbon in March means mild weather and no crowds. Alfama for the azulejo facades and the smell of grilled sardines at noon. LX Factory on Sunday for the market.
Getting around
Tram 28 is genuinely useful and not just a tourist trap — it connects Alfama to Chiado efficiently. The steep hills mean the trams are slow; allow extra time.
What surprised me
The light. The Atlantic diffuses it differently than Mediterranean cities. Golden hour lasts noticeably longer and the tiles glow.