Eat sardines, bacalhau and pastéis de nata

Lisbon is a feast for budget eaters. The trick is to skip the tourist traps around the main squares and find a neighbourhood tasca, where a generous plate of grilled sardines or bacalhau, the beloved salt cod, costs €10 to €16 and tastes far better. Finish with a pastel de nata, the warm custard tart that Lisbon does better than anywhere, ideally at one of the famous bakeries in Belém. A guided food tour is a great way to learn the city's flavours, or follow our pointers and eat your way around on your own.