The great thing about Lisbon is that it’s full of the little things that can…

This amazing monument was officially inaugurated in 1960, marking 500 years after the death of…

If Padrao dos Descobrimentos is the monument to Portugal’s Age of Discovery then Torre de…

Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to…

You would swear this bridge is almost a dead ringer for San Francisco’s Golden Gate…

Almost a temple, with its columns and statues symbolising justice and fortitude, this is where…

Transtejo has a large selection of boat tours, including two-hour, 30-minute tours of the River…

Bus tours are offered by Cityrama, including trips to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Tours depart…

Some of the best walking tours of Lisbon are found on the ‘Inside Lisbon’ website…

Address: Travessa do Poco da Cidade 38, 1st floor Tel: +351 213 467 510 Website:…

The building dates back to the 17th century but there is nothing old about this…

The original frescos, azulejos and hardwood floors decorate this popular hostel in Barrio Alto, near…

Within walking distance to all major attractions, this hostel is set in a converted 250-year…

Right in the middle of central Braxia, this hostel is a no-frills guest house that…

A 2 minute walk from Rossio, the Residêncial Florescente is located on a particularly great…

A store so tiny that you have to squeeze in to see, this place is…

With brass fittings and a coffee roaster dating back to the early 20th century, little…

A store that pays homage to Portugal’s most famous fadista, Amalia Rodrigues, come here for…

A must-stop shop for Portuguese folk art, you’ll find glazed pottery here along with Madeira…

Found in the cobblestoned stables of an old bishop’s palace, this place sells authentic Portuguese…

A Thursday morning market opposite the train station that contains lots of off-beat clothes and…

The food here is of a Punjabi sensibility with partial halal dishes – the staff…

Specialising in Egyptian food, this establishment is located in a shopping centre near the Saldanha…

An Indian restaurant that provides catering and alcohol; it is also wheelchair accessible and child…

This place serves Middle Eastern cuisine with a full halal menu; reservations are not necessary…

The food here is of a Punjabi sensibility with partial halal dishes – the staff…

Specialising in Egyptian food, this establishment is located in a shopping centre near the Saldanha…

An Indian restaurant that provides catering and alcohol; it is also wheelchair accessible and child…

This place serves Middle Eastern cuisine with a full halal menu; reservations are not necessary…

A laid-back establishment that is Austrian-run, this place serves salads and sandwiches with pungent juices.…

A restaurant specialising in grilled meat from salmon and febras (sautéed pork strips), it is…

Fireworks, free concerts and DJs all converge down by the river to ring in ano…

A pre-Christmas run from Praca do Comercio to Belem heralds the start of the city’s…

Celebrating the day of St Martin, Lisboetas gather to eat chestnuts and drink agua-pe (young…

Parque das Nacoes transforms into a huge fair with over sixty Portuguese and international galleries…

A jazz event at the Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian that welcomes classic and new musicians to…

Lisbon celebrates its seafaring heritage in this two week festival with swashbuckling parades, world music,…

Lisbon – Portugal

Over the past one hundred years the city’s population has grown considerably, especially after the…

Fires, plague, the worst recorded earthquake in Europe’s history, revolutions, coups and dictatorship, you name…

Given its tumultuous history, Lisbon has constantly undergone rebuilding and renovation which has dampened its…

Month         Average High (°C)    Average Low (°C) January         14°C        …

Banks, offices, department stores and some shops close on public holidays, however on New Year’s…

•  Traffic drives on the right in Portugal. Speed limits are 50kph in towns and…

Aeroporto de Lisboa is situated 6km outside of Lisbon; there is a 24hr exchange bureau,…

    In order to rent a car in Portugal the conditions are that you are…

The taxis are usually beige in colour and have the word TAXI written on the…

The Metro here is Lisbon is constantly expanding, useful for short rides and to reach…

As well as a bus network, Lisbon also has a tram network; the Companhia Carris…

In terms of health, always carry enough prescription medications with you; in fact bringing a…