The People’s Guide to Lisbon
The People’s Guide to Lisbon
Featured Articles
Sustainability guru Patricia Imbarus is throwing the kind of party you can't—and shouldn't— miss.
The Ethical Assembly: The Sexier Lisbon Summit
Statements like "city A is the new city B" make people from either A or B cringe — but will Lisbon go the way of Berlin when it comes to keeping the soul of the city?
Is Lisbon the Next Berlin?
On Friday, the 27th of September, 30 of Portugal’s cities participated in what is known to be the largest climate strike ever. Find out how it went down.
Demanding Change: Thousands Flood the Streets at Lisbon's Global Climate Strike
Mercado da Ribeira and TimeOut Market — exploring the great divide under one roof.
TimeOut and Ribeira: The Lisbon Market With a Split Personality
Watch how those sardines get from the sea to the grill.
Collecting the Catch: The Fishermen of Fonte da Telha
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 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
Surma is a 23-year-old hailing from Leiria. Her debut album last year was shortlisted for best European independent album of the year. She has been touring non-stop ever since.
Let's Have a Word #3: Surma
For lovers of vinyl, Atlas has compiled a list of the best places to get records in Lisboa. Whether new releases, oldies, or anything in between.
Digging in Bins: The Record Shops of Lisbon
Things to Do
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…
Featured November Events
Essentials for Visitors
Mercado da Ribeira and TimeOut Market — exploring the great divide under one roof.
TimeOut and Ribeira: The Lisbon Market With a Split Personality
The biggest music festivals in Portugal, the capital of music festivals.
Portugal's Music Festivals, 2019 Edition
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
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
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
June can be brutal in Lisbon. Luckily, it's also the month that the city celebrates itself, which means street parties, sardines, and pimba music. But if you're more of an indoor person, we got you covered as well.
What's On in Lisbon in June
From an animation festival to concerts by rock's oldest and newest talents, and plenty of art spanning centuries, March in Lisbon this year promises to be a nice spring blast.
What's On in Lisbon in May
Are you planning a trip to Lisbon? Do you have questions? We have answers!
The No-Nonsense FAQ for the Visitor to Lisbon
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
June can be brutal in Lisbon. Luckily, it's also the month that the city celebrates itself, which means street parties, sardines, and pimba music. But if you're more of an indoor person, we got you covered as well.
What's On in Lisbon in June
From an animation festival to concerts by rock's oldest and newest talents, and plenty of art spanning centuries, March in Lisbon this year promises to be a nice spring blast.
What's On in Lisbon in May
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
There are many travel guides for Lisbon, and each tends to suit a certain traveler. Luckily, we've had a look at the best to save you the legwork.
The Best Travel Guides to Lisbon
For lovers of vinyl, Atlas has compiled a list of the best places to get records in Lisboa. Whether new releases, oldies, or anything in between.
Digging in Bins: The Record Shops of Lisbon
Latest Restaurant Reviews
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
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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Nov 22 @ 09:00 – 19:30
Gonzalo Ramírez is an artist from Uruguay. He makes sculptures. His new show is entitled “Do outro lado do espaço” (“Across space,” roughly). Spanish-language school Instituto Cervantes de Lisboa, hosts of Gonzalo’s new show, describe[...]
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to Dec 15 | ART EXHIBIT | Are yo...
Nov 22 @ 10:00 – 19:00
Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...]
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to Dec 31 | EXHIBIT | “Among Din...
Nov 22 @ 10:00 – 17:00
As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...]
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Nov 22 @ 10:00 – 19:00
There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...]
Latest Posts
- Lisbon According to Ginjinha Sem Rival’s Nuno Gonçalo Lourenço November 20, 2019
- On the Fringe: The Museum of Mechanical Music November 12, 2019
- The Ethical Assembly: The Sexier Lisbon Summit November 6, 2019
Blog Categories
Interviews
Hot off the Press! Lisboa Through the Eyes of Urban Sketchers at the Maritime Museum - Many of us already know about Urban Sketchers’ blog or have an artistic friend of a friend who has participated in their meet-ups somewhere in the world. Atlas has been a fan of Urban Sketchers' work for a while and is excited to have highlighted some of their interpretations of Lisbon on our website. 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.
Let’s Have A Word #4: Will Samson - "Let’s Have a Word" is David Soares‘s attempt to make the Lisbon scene spill the beans. I first met Will Samson in 2016, when he had just snuck into the dark of a cinema theatre, to take a seat on the same row I was sitting, along with friends we have in common. The film […]
History and Customs
The Silent Lady: Maria Helena Vieira da Silva - When rebuked about not talking enough about her work, the modernist painter Vieira da Silva once retorted: "And what does one paint for? Isn't it to make the canvas speak? The painter's language is the paintings themselves!"
Conímbriga, a Secret Paradise for Roman History Buffs and Hedonists - The Roman ruins at Conímbriga, near Coimbra, are a slice of Pompeii in Portugal, minus the crowds and annoying guides. And it's still being excavated.
Castelo de São Jorge - It's good to be the king.
Lisbon Street Team
How to Be in the Shadow and Not Care About It: An Interview with Director John Alexander - Atlas Lisboa chats with the director of the documentary "This Is Love" about the widely influential musician Rudy Love who has nonetheless remained virtually unknown to the general public.
Why You Should Definitely Go to Lisb-on (Even if You’re Not Super-Into Electronic Music) - The venue, the amenities, the crowd, and the vibe all add up to a perfect late-summer weekend in Parque Eduardo VII.
Gaming in Lisbon: Where to Play - Lisbon has its fair share of places to party, but what about places to just...play? We have gathered all the bars, restaurants, and gaming centers we could find and organized them into a handy dandy list (and map!) so you can eat, drink, and satiate even your more competitive cravings. Now get out there, bring your a-game, […]
Trips outside Lisbon
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.
Aldeia José Franco: The Eccentric Pastime of a Ceramic Artisan
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.
