Último Porto restaurant (Lisbon)
This premier seafood restaurant is a local's secret. Hidden among the Port of Lisbon's shipping container cranes, it attracts locals with its brilliantly simple grilled fish combined with top Alentejan…
Discover 3 of Portugal’s Majestic Railway Stations.
Trains in Portugal make touring the country that much more enjoyable. Routes take you along the Atlantic coast and down to the Algarve's beautiful beaches. Ride comfortable trains through the…
Hidden Gems in Lisbon
From navigating the maze of tiny alleys in ancient districts to cooling down on the Atlantic coast's sandy beaches, life in Lisbon is never dull! There are so many sites…
Places to drink craft beer in Lisbon
In Portuguese taprooms, modernism and history coexist at the table and in the glass, establishing craft beer as a benchmark for exploring the country's nightlife; when it comes to craft…
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…
Santa Justa Lift
Rising above Lisbon’s historic Baixa district, the Santa Justa Lift is a breathtaking Neo-Gothic elevator that has been connecting city neighborhoods—and delighting visitors—with spectacular views since 1902. Discover its remarkable engineering, rich history, and panoramic vantage point over Portugal’s City of Seven Hills.
Sol e Pesca (Lisbon)
Here’s the thing about Sol e Pesca in Lisbon: it’s tiny, quirky, and unforgettable. If you walk past without knowing what it is, you’ll think it’s a fishing-tackle shop that…
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…