10 Lisbon Green Spaces with Viewpoints (Miradouro)
Lisbon is one of the most picturesque capitals in the world, owing to its numerous hills that provide breathtaking views from the summit. Many hilltops have been designed to be…
Sol e Pesca (Lisbon)
It's a quirky Lisbon bar and restaurant that used to be a fishing equipment shop. Sol e Pesca in Lisbon is a strange and amazing experience, one of the more…
FUN FACTS LISBON
With thousands of years of history and one of Europe's richest patrimonies, Lisbon is a city full of unique and fascinating tidbits of information, so here are a few things…
ST. GEORGE’S CASTLE (Castelo de São Jorge) Lisbon (Portugal)
Saint George's Castle is visible from nearly every point in Lisbon city. Its earliest elements originate from the sixth century, when it was reinforced by the Romans, Visigoths, and, finally,…
Fado, world music, and world heritage
A shawl, a Portuguese guitar, a voice, and raw emotion. This simple graphic could be used to illustrate Fado, a well-known icon of Portugal and a truly Portuguese piece of…
Portugal’s 15 Best-Rated Castles
Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. Its history has shaped the landscape, defined culture, and influenced architecture. The castle is perhaps the most evocative of all the…
A Tasca do Chico
A dark, cozy, and traditional bar with live fado singers on a regular basis, as well as rustic Portuguese bar dishes. Tourists, Portuguese, the elderly, and the young all come…
Café Brazileira – One of Lisbon’s oldest cafes
Brasileira is perhaps Lisbon's most well-known and iconic cafe. It opened its doors in 1905, centrally located in Largo do Chiado, with an Art Deco style, gold and green facade.…
Alternatives to Portugal’s Tourist Traps
The summer months are a time when, traditionally, everywhere is crowded, filled with visitors looking for the most famous and most beautiful places in Portugal where they can take the perfect…
RED FROG – A Speakeasy – Style Bar in Lisbon
This eccentric yet stylish speakeasy-style bar on Avenida da Liberdade has a New York vibe. This is a bar that knows its liquid history, specializing in Prohibition-era cocktails as well…