By unbiasedwriter on Skatehive
So, you’ve looked at a map of Lisbon and thought, "It’s a coastal city! How hard could a little stroll be?" Well, according to the brave souls over at Guide to Lisbon, the answer depends entirely on your relationship with gravity and your glutes. The verdict? You aren't "crazy," but you might be a bit of a masochist. Lisbon isn't a city; it’s a vertical outdoor gym disguised as a historical masterpiece. Here is the lowdown on why your Fitbit is about to have a heart attack: The "Calçada" Conspiracy Those iconic white-and-black limestone cobbles (calçada portuguesa) are beautiful. They are also nature’s version of a slip-and-slide. When dry, they are uneven; when wet, they have the friction coefficient of a buttered ice rink. If you try to conquer Lisbon in stilettos or flip-flops, Godspeed. The Seven Hills (A Conservative Estimate) The city claims to have seven hills, but anyone who has walked from Baixa to Alfama knows that’s a lie—there are approximately four thousand. You will spend