Category: Eat Drink Party
The seafood and wine would be enough, but Lisbon’s got Michelin stars, top mix masters, dingy dive bars, and all-night clubs worthy of Madonna.
Adrift in a Pastel Land: The Cafés Call to Me
October 18, 2019
Visitors to Lisbon will probably comment on the hills (steep), the tiles (quaint), the graffiti right next to the tiles (adds character?), and of course, the Lisboetas (wonderful people). Another characteristic of the city is its vibrant café culture. As a writer, I’d envisioned myself on a sunny terraço penning a masterpiece on the back […]
Halloween in Lisbon in 2019: What’s On This Year
October 16, 2019
If you’re like the majority of the Atlas staff, you basically live for Halloween. Wearing a costume here isn’t what you’d call obligatory, especially since Halloween is an imported holiday, but every year it gains more and more steam as a steady stream of masked revelers pour into night clubs and onto the streets ready […]
The Associations of Lisbon
October 10, 2019
Associations, or as they are known here associações, are pretty self-descriptive — it’s when two or more people come together to form a non-profit organization for a common goal. These goals cover all manner of things, but importantly for us, they also include cultural and artistic endeavors. As such, some of Lisbon’s best nightlife spots […]
Lisbonne Que Faire: The Top Spots to Get Frenched in Lisbon
September 24, 2019
We’ve all heard French being spoken in streets of Lisbon, but the occasional bonjour and merci aren’t solely coming from tourists. Many French folks have chosen Lisbon (or Lisbonne) to call home these days and with them have come an assortment of shops and restaurants. Arguably, it all started with the passing of Portugal’s 2009 […]
What’s On in Lisbon in October
September 19, 2019
The shops, cafes, and restaurants have finally returned from their Férias, you aren’t melting as much, and the kids are settled back at school. Finally, you can enjoy some culture. We’ve gathered some of the best art, music, and other events in the city in October so you can plan your visit!
Why You Should Definitely Go to Lisb-on (Even if You’re Not Super-Into Electronic Music)
September 12, 2019
The venue, the amenities, the crowd, and the vibe all add up to a perfect late-summer weekend in Parque Eduardo VII.
Why You Should Visit Baleal and Ferrel: Two Small Towns That Are Making Big Waves
September 5, 2019
When people ask me about Portugal, they always want to know if I prefer Lisbon or Porto. My answer? Neither. I love both cities, but I’d rather spend my time in between them. Right in the middle of Portugal’s Atlantic coast, on the very edge of continental Europe, lie some of my favorite places in […]



















