Lisbon – the beautiful Portuguese capital, famous for its beautiful sites, luxury accommodation options and an interesting range of things to do, offers visitors a full calendar of interesting festivals and popular events all year-round that highlight its unique, awe-inspiring history, culture and religion. Jazz festivities, music and dance, expos and fashion shows, marathons, tournaments [...]
Portugal is blessed with both cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value, including palaces, towers, historic centers, forests, gardens and more that attract many visitors annually. If you are interested in well-preserved fantastic architecture, Portugal’s World Heritage Sites are must-sees. Laurisilva of Madeira (1999) Covering an area of approximately 15,000 hectares, the Laurisilva (meaning [...]
Blessed with temperate climate, renovated palaces and industrial districts, fabulous boulevards and monuments, fascinating restaurants and lovely cafes, Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums mirroring the city’s rich cultural heritage, Lisbon, Portugal’s once-sleepy capital has awakened. One of the most visited European tourist destinations, Lisbon invites travelers from every corner of the world to [...]
There is an interesting peculiarity about Lisbon. The majority of places you can go to (excluding the museums) have the atmosphere of simple people. The cafes, some of the districts like Alfama, the music you come across there, the character of the local population, there is nothing arrogant or overly aristocratic about them. Despite that, simple folk [...]
While food is one of the common components of any vacation package, every country has its own eating rituals. Portugal, and particularly its capital city of Lisbon is not an exception. Here are a few tips to consider before order your dish and start the delicious meal. First of all, there are very few places [...]
Tram 28 is very popular with tourists visiting Lisbon. It’s the ultimate way of seeing around the city without exhausting your feet. Considering the inconvenient structure of some districts (like Alfama, which stands on a hill), tram 28 can be a savior. It’ll also a nice tour, some of the best attractions are on the [...]
While Lisbon has a very long and dynamic history and attractions, with all the sailors and explorers, some of the most comfortable and affordable hotels are pretty new. For example, Lisboa Carmo Hotel was opened in 2012. It’s a 4-star hotel offering friendly Portuguese service. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The breakfast buffet is served [...]
Every traveler would give everything to see the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon, which were considered to be one of the 7 wonders of the world. I could even imagine myself strolling through the trees and bushes, enjoying the fresh air and wonderful weather. Well, here’s a small surprise for those who share the dream, [...]
If you’ve exhausted the list of attractions in Lisbon, you can make a few steps outside it and find more breathtaking sites. One of them is Almourol Castle. It’s located on an island on Tagus river. This river unites some of the most popular sites like the Monument of Discoveries and so on. The name [...]
Portugal’s climate and cuisine are influenced largely by the sea. The best time to visit is in the spring or autumn, as the summers can get too hot and the winters too cold. If you’ve managed to get a hold of some cheap tickets on flights to Portugal and you are wondering what native Portuguese [...]
Lisbon has a big variety of museums. One can find almost anything he’s interested in. If you’re into art, Berardo Museum is the right choice, even if you have a thing for tiles, the Lisbon Tile Museum will provide the right activities. Furthermore, visitors with more historic interests, like in ancient Asian art, can find [...]
Just like the majority of European capitals, Lisbon can be visited all year round. It’s famous for culture, history, and attractions. Moreover, Fado never stops in the city, museums are always open, so the only thing that is capable of playing a vital role is the weather in Lisbon. That’s how I would choose between [...]
There are so many hotels in Lisbon that it becomes almost difficult for a tourist to find a good quality for a good sum of money. We search the Internet, read the reviews, and hope we get lucky with the choice. If you think accommodation is not one of the top priorities to save money [...]
Lisbon is Portugal's gem when it comes to tourism. Finding the right accommodations is key when planning your vacation. When visiting Lisbon it is recommended to walk the neighborhood and experience what Portuguese life is all about. Vacation rentals are the bast way to make this experience your own and finding the right one will make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content.
Royal Attractions: Queluz Palace
There is an interesting peculiarity about Lisbon. The majority of places you can go to (excluding the museums) have the atmosphere of simple people. The cafes, some of the districts like Alfama, the music you come across there, the character of the local population, there is nothing arrogant or overly aristocratic about them. Despite that, simple folk [...]
Deep into Art at Berardo Museum
This post will be a little different from the others where I enthusiastically tell you about museums of contemporary art. I won’t limit myself with providing information only, I want to encourage to visit the museum we’re going to talk about. It’s the Berardo Collection Museum. It’s a complete must for all tourists, even if [...]
The Beautiful Palace of the Marquises
We are one of the most picky tourists when it comes to traveling, but we are also very flexible. It doesn’t matter if the attraction is a huge cathedral, castle, simple house, museum or a cafe. The key criterion is the interest, originality and of course, beauty. And we certainly like luxury, in culture, in [...]