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…
Let Us Discover: A Tasca do Chico, Lisbon
Step inside A Tasca do Chico and discover a Lisbon tavern where fado rises from the room itself. No stage, no microphones. Just guitars, voices, and the kind of atmosphere you only find in places that still carry the city’s soul.
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…
Discovering Pavilhão Chinês: Lisbon’s Whimsical Hideaway
This is one of those places that you will remember for the rest of your life. Hidden behind a big red door in the heart of Príncipe Real,…
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
At first, you might think a tile museum sounds exceedingly dull. But Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, the Museo Nacional do Azulejo, is a revelation. It's an art museum in Lisbon, dedicated to the azulejo,…
9 Monument Viewpoints (Miradouros) Overlooking Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the world's most beautiful cities, owing to its many hills, which provide magnificent views from the summit. Numerous hilltops have been terraced to serve as "miradouros"…
Let Us Discover the postcard side of Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
The Alfama is Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. The district includes the freguesias (parishes) of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part…
Red Frog: Inside Lisbon’s Quietly Iconic Speakeasy
Step through a hidden door and into the dim glow of Red Frog, Lisbon’s quietly iconic speakeasy. This is the side of the city where the night slows down, the drinks become stories, and every moment feels intentionally crafted. A warm, atmospheric look inside one of Lisbon’s most unforgettable bars.
LISBON’S TRAMS
To get close to Lisbon and its residents there’s nothing better than a nostalgic roller-coaster ride in an elétrico, one of the capital’s old streetcars, which are constantly rumbling through the city’s narrow streets passing…