Sponsored: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches Around Lisbon
Dogs are allowed on several beaches within a few minutes ride from Lisbon — and some of them rank as the most beautiful in Portugal.
Reflector #47: Heron Oblivion – “Faro”
Did this psychedelic rock group make it down to the Algarve? Unclear!

Bar Old Vic
An exceptional speakeasy-style bar — all the fine finishings with just the right amount of tarnish
Featured
Madu Brings the Spirit of Brazil to Port to Port
On stage, Madu seems to become 10 feet tall; a charming and infectious giant of energy and vocal virtuosity. Her passion for music and her joy for sharing experiences through performance seem inexhaustible.
Port 2 Port: Garden Collective’s Alternative to St. Patrick’s Day in Lisbon
Garden Collective is bringing good vibes, fun times and musicians from Portugal and Ireland March 17 to 18 in Beato.
Sponsored: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches Around Lisbon
Dogs are allowed on several beaches within a few minutes ride from Lisbon — and some of them rank as the most beautiful in Portugal.
Reflector #47: Heron Oblivion – “Faro”
Did this psychedelic rock group make it down to the Algarve? Unclear!
Portugal spends €600 million to reduce basic food prices | Lusa
1 in 3 remote U.S. employers are watching you work from home on camera: Report
High levels of drugs in Portugal’s wastewater | The Portugal News/Lusa
As it happens
Terrorism ruled out in Lisbon’s Ismaili Center stabbing | Público (PT)
Lisbon stabbing: Two women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre | BBC
Foreign home buyers looking for international schools | The Portugal News
Portugal’s renewables, air quality better than OECD average: report
Featured Interviews

COVID-19: What the Good Doctor Says
There’s of noise out there about what to expect from the coronavirus, but perhaps it’s best that we hear from a doctor working in the Portuguese health system.

Viajantes: Poetry, Photos, and Maps for the Love of Lisbon
When we think of Lisbon, what comes to mind are the churches, monasteries, castles, and azulejos. We think of fado, and, naturally, the writings of Camões and Pessoa. But that’s

Pole-Dancing: Not just for the Ladies Anymore
If you thought pole-dancing was only for high-heeled, g-stringed strippers at clubs like Ménage in Cais Sodré, think again. Pole classes are being taught in fitness studios strictly for exercise purposes (no

Let’s Have A Word #5: Maja Milinković
“Let’s Have a Word” is David Soares‘s attempt to make the Lisbon scene spill the beans. Fado is often an acquired taste, even for a Portuguese person. It needs to
Culture
Lisbon’s Bastion of Jazz, Hot Clube, Looking for New Home – Again
“We kept working all the time, and that’s what we intend to do now,” says Inês Cunha, President of the Board of Directors.
Compelled to Get Close: A Q&A with Photographer Carlos Simes
“This project is sometimes offering me answers to personal questions and on occasions opens my mind. I’m seeing a much more complex territory than when I arrived,” Simes says about his work in Southern Alentejo and the Costa Vicentina area.
Where to Find English-Language Books in Lisbon
There are plenty of native English speakers in Lisbon, and Portugal has a tradition of reading in the original language, which means lots of choice for English-language literature at decent prices.
Latest Food & Drink Reviews

Bar Old Vic
An exceptional speakeasy-style bar — all the fine finishings with just the right amount of tarnish

La’vanda Restaurant
An affordable and delicious way to brunch in Alcântara

O Jardim Restaurante de Sr. Lisboa
Inventive names, inventive recipes, and an inventive space set the tone for a lovely evening out.

Han Table Barbecue
Carnivores, pescatarians, and herbivores welcome! Get ready to get grilling — right at your table.
From the Archive

Hitchhiking from Lisbon: Day 5 — Madrid, Italian Style


Ristorante Pizzeria Come Prima

Alcântara: Former Industrial Bastion Reprocessed

Segundo Muelle

Pastelaria Carrocel

Osteria
