The People’s Guide to Lisbon
The People’s Guide to Lisbon
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The highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Portugal, as of March 25 — 175 — is right here in Lisbon. Oeiras has 16 confirmed cases, Odivelas has 14, Cascais and Sintra each has 39, and Almada, across the Tejo from Lisbon, has 31.
Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs to 43 in Portugal as Lisbon Takes the Lead with Confirmed Cases
Get to know SmokedFalmon and fall in love with their tunes.
Atlas Shoots the Breeze with SmokedFalmon
Featured March Events... From Your Home
Things to Do When... There's No Coronavirus
Events Calendar
There’s a lot going on in Lisbon, but we curate what’s up so you know…
Museums
What are the top places for art, history, puppets, and more? We’ve done the legwork.…
Parks and Gardens
Lisbon’s top outdoor spaces range from miradouros, to green parks and gardens, and yes, cemeteries.…
Shopping
We love Lisbon because it’s a small town wrapped up inside a big city. Prices…
Restaurants
Restaurants, cafes, kiosks, and more, Lisbon's got all kinds of kitchens, and we've reviewed them…
Bars
With incredible vinho and cheap beer everywhere, you'll need a guide to get your drink…
Clubs
Put on your dancing sapatos! Party ’til sunrise like a Lisboeta at one of these…
Golfing
If you judge a course by its par threes, these two courses near Lisbon won’t disappoint…
Biking
It may be hilly and bumpy, but bike lanes are popping up in LX and…
Surfing
Here’s some info on the top three spots to grab a wave and get maps of dozens more surf…
Rock Climbing
There’s tons of climbing around Lisbon, even multi-pitch trad if you…
Essentials for Visitors (Stay Indoors for Now!)
The African Lisbon Tour is more than just a tour — it’s part of a movement started by a West African immigrant to Portugal to show the other side of the Times of the Explorers and Portugal's colonial past, right here in the capital.
African Lisbon Tour: A Conversation We Need to Have
The best foodie souvenirs in Lisbon. From high-grade olive oil to mountain cheese to port.
Lisbon's Ten Best Foodie Souvenirs
Mercado da Ribeira and TimeOut Market — exploring the great divide under one roof.
TimeOut and Ribeira: The Lisbon Market With a Split Personality
Rainy days in Lisbon can feel like a real drag, but they don't have to be. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the rain from the inside — and some good reasons not to.
What to Do in Lisbon When it’s Raining
Are you planning a trip to Lisbon? Do you have questions? We have answers!
The No-Nonsense FAQ for the Visitor to Lisbon
This is the last leg of your 50-city tour, so throw your vehicle into high hear and get ready to get a little dirty.
Driving Through Portugal: See it All in 50 Stops (Part 3)
Living in Lisboa
A few Lisbon hotels offer their saunas and steam rooms, and sometimes their swimming pools, to non-guests, but it will cost you.
Lisbon's Public Steamrooms and Saunas
In Lisbon you can visit one of the many swimming pools in sports halls, gyms, and rooftops year-round to get more deeply in touch with its favorite of the four elements.
The Waterworld of Lisboa
Nights out in Lisbon can be rough. Take the edge off with a hearty brunch from one of these 11 cafes around Lisboa.
Brunch in Lisbon: a Date with Debauchery
Finding books in English in Lisbon isn’t too difficult, and the number of stores selling English-language books keep growing.
Where to Find English-Language Books in Lisbon
There are dozens of museums in Portugal’s capital and within a short drive, and almost all charge admission. Here are a few tips to do it on the cheap - or for free.
Lisbon Culture on the Cheap, Part 2: Museums
There have been some recent changes to Recibos Verdes (Green Receipts) that you’ll need to wrap your head around. This is for all the self-employed English-speakers battling their way through the Portuguese bureaucracy.
Public Service Announcement: Changes to Recibos Verdes / Green Receipts
Not all Lisbon markets are created equal, nor are the vendors who comprise them. Here's where to go if you're keen for a stroll as you shop or bargaining before you buy.
The Thirteen Best Markets In Lisboa
Strangers do things that annoy us, make us laugh, and make us cry in the great city of Lisbon. Here is the place to share your stories anonymously.
The Page of Disquiet
If a Lisboeta tells you to go to a certain place whose name you've never heard — and you're not quite sure where to find it — here's what they mean.
Lisbon Implied, or How to Talk About Locations Like a Local
Vintage, up-cycled, second-hand, or just plain USED: whatever you call not-new clothes, here's where to find them in Lisbon, from bargain bins to boutiques.
Getting Thrifty: The Second-Hand Stores of Lisbon
Bairro Alto is the party neighborhood of Lisbon, and if you’re visiting, it is a “must-go” spot. But please, do it in style and find the best bars.
Bairro Alto Alternativo
2 for 1 drinks and dishes means your dining just got that much cheaper. Here are our tips for using the Zomato Gold membership in Portugal to its fullest.
How to Use Zomato Gold for 2 for 1 Food and Drinks in Portugal
Latest Restaurant Reviews: For Later!
A charming local restaurant with excellently made traditional fare five minutes from Sintra's center by car
Adega do Saloio
Bairro Alto is the party neighborhood of Lisbon, and if you’re visiting, it is a “must-go” spot. But please, do it in style and find the best bars.
Bairro Alto Alternativo
One of Pessoa's favorite cafés for watching the world go by. Sure, there are cheaper coffee shops, but here you are on Praça do Comércio.
Martinho da Arcada
Authentic Turkish street food, traditionally prepared. This Restaurant ticks all the right boxes for an authentic Turkish meal in Anjos.
Ottoman's Bite: Pizza Tradicional Turca
Go for the grilled flavor and friendly staff and try to ignore the forgetful service.
Madragoa Vinho e Petiscos
Lisbon Events
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FILM AND TV SHOWS | Netflix Part...
FILM AND TV SHOWS | Netflix Part...
Mar 25 all-day
According to professional medical consensus worldwide, Netflix and chill, for those of us that are single, is now a no-no for the foreseeable future. So, hang in there, tiger… In the meantime, if you’re lucky[...]
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MUSIC | AtYourHome | FREE (Donat...
MUSIC | AtYourHome | FREE (Donat...
Mar 25 all-day
Music is life. Everybody knows that. But whenever the proverbial sh.t hits the proverbial fan, it seems that toilet paper becomes life. So musicians get hit pretty hard. And the fans get hit too… If[...]
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CANCELLED – to Mar 27 | MUSIC FE...
CANCELLED – to Mar 27 | MUSIC FE...
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Now in its third year, MIL is a festival that brings together often lesser-known musicians and people in the music industry to Lisbon, with an emphasis on “linking the European, African and South American music[...]
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FILM AND TV SHOWS | Netflix Part...
FILM AND TV SHOWS | Netflix Part...
Mar 26 all-day
According to professional medical consensus worldwide, Netflix and chill, for those of us that are single, is now a no-no for the foreseeable future. So, hang in there, tiger… In the meantime, if you’re lucky[...]
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Interviews
Pessoas of Lisboa: Caio Kellermann - Photographer Lorena Velasco has braved the streets of Lisbon to bring us short, intimate profiles of people that make Lisbon unique. The triptych portraits she creates aim to shed light on the lives of the strangers among us, tell us what they're contributing to the city, and remind us that this magical place is made even […]
Practicing Yoga in Lisbon: A Q&A with Zoe Taylor - When it comes to keeping in shape, sometimes you just need to down your dog, exalt your warrior, and follow it all up with a Namaste. We were curious to find out what kinds of yoga studios there are around Lisbon, what makes them different, and what we could expect if we joined one, so […]
The Portuguese Climbing Guide: An Interview with the Author, Carlos Simes - The previous PT climbing guide, “pirate topo,” didn't consult the original openers of the routes nor respect the crags themselves. This one is different.
History and Customs
Come for the Cypresses, Stay for the Dead: The Cemetery of Pleasure (Cemitério dos Prazeres) - Before the grounds were converted into a cemetery, it was a collective of farms by the name of Quinta dos Prazeres in which you could find gardens, vineyards and orchards. It's location, with a stunning view of the Tejo, was indeed noble, as it is positioned near Dom Pedro II's Royal Palace in Alcântara and […]
Camões: The Portuguese Poet - Luís Vaz de Camões is considered the greatest poet of the Portuguese language. His mastery of language and unmatched influence over it has led some to call Portuguese "the language of Camões." The story of Camões' life is rather sketchy and predominantly crafted from snippets written long after he was gone. It is believed that […]
Domenico Vandelli, the Luckless Founder of Jardim Botânico da Ajuda - The founder of Jardim Botânico da Ajuda may not be well known, but his influence over the project was immeasurable, and his bad luck a lesson to us all.
Lisbon Street Team
Intendente Part 2: Where the Tramps Dwell - Intendente takes little more than a minute to walk across, but each time its pulse can be felt within seconds, be it good or bad or both.
Nova Batida 2018: A Festival Divided - Nova Batida is an exciting new addition to Lisbon’s festival scene. However, despite its potential, there were a few obstacles at this festival's debut.
The Hardest Part of Walking the Camino Portugués Alone - There was always a harder day, a worse moment to come, all the way up until my last full day of walking… which I suppose you could call the hardest part if I have to pick one.
Armchair Travel, for Now: Trips outside Lisbon
Portugal now has one confirmed case and at least 85 suspected cases of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Reaches Portugal, One Case Confirmed
There was always a harder day, a worse moment to come, all the way up until my last full day of walking… which I suppose you could call the hardest part if I have to pick one.
The Hardest Part of Walking the Camino Portugués Alone
Viseu is a great destination on its own, but a 50-km bike ride thrown in makes a trip to the area even better. Here's the what and the how.
Viseu: Sweet Treats and Bicycles
Portugal is technically a Catholic country, but the 6000-tons worth of Buddha statues sitting just an hour outside of Lisbon would suggest otherwise.
Bacalhôa Buddha Eden: A Little Peace For Everyone
Our favorite crag has been getting crowded so we’d like to reveal a few more places you can climb outdoors within just an hour's drive from Lisbon.
Rock Climbing Around Lisbon — and Beyond, a Part II of Sorts
If you've ever wondered how Gulliver felt in Lilliput, or you want a crash course in portuguese architecture, Portugal dos Pequenitos is for you.
Living Large: A Walk Through Portugal dos Pequenitos
Dating back to the Celts, the caretos are perhaps the oldest tradition alive today in Portugal though for many years the practice became nearly extinct.
Carnival Portuguese Style: the Caretos
The title Marquês de Pombal is more or less the same as Prime Minister, so it's no wonder that this guy needed a snazzy palace to call his own whilst in office.
Palácio do Marquês de Pombal in Oeiras
This four-hour walk between Sintra and Cabo da Roca lets you see many of Sintra’s famed landmarks and includes plenty of forest-walking, sea-gazing, and cliff-scrambling. And you don't need a car to reach it.
Do it All in a Day: Walking from Sintra to Cabo da Roca
You aren't exactly ready for what's in store at the miniature world of Jose Franco, but you won't regret the stopover.
