Category Archives: Lisbon

Cervejaria Ramiro – Lisbon’s haven for seafood lovers

Cervejaria Ramiro – Lisbon’s best seafood restaurant Cervejaria Ramiro has a reputation that precedes it. But that reputation is hard-won and most definitely well-deserved. One of Lisbon’s most well-known restaurants, it’s famed for the quality of its seafood.  Founded in the 1950’s as a beer and snack house, Ramiros slowly introduced seafood until it became […]

Shoes n’ Booze – a unique bar in the heart of Lisbon

Shoes n' Booze view from the street

A hidden gem in Lisbon Nestled on downtown Lisbon’s Rua da Madalena, around the corner from the beautiful Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena, sits Shoes n’ Booze. Devotees of another kind go there to pay homage – those of great wine and handmade shoes. Shoes n’ Booze brings together these two worlds under one roof, […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Lisbon’s Santo Antonio Festival

In a city that’s already bursting with colour, Lisbon’s Santo Antonio festival takes it up a notch. Before June has even settled in, the streets are strung with vibrant decorations in anticipation of a full month’s partying. Lisbon’s old town neighbourhood, Alfama, an already confined maze of narrow streets and tiny doorways, becomes even more […]

Discovering Lisbon’s hidden gems

Lisbon aerial panorama over Praco do Comercio waterfront square Portugal

Lisbon has both narrow winding laneways and wide bustling streets; modern establishments set within ancient buildings; little-known gems nestled around the corner from well-known tourist destinations. So when it comes to experiencing the best of it you just have to have a sense of adventure and a little bit of knowledge on where to look. […]

Where to go out in Lisbon?

Lisbon nightlife, bars & clubs

Lisbon is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Portugal’s capital is well known for offering locals and tourists a huge range of options to go out. From bars and restaurants to nightclubs, you’ll surely find something that suits you in the streets of Lisbon. A district of Lisbon that holds […]

A bit about Lisbon

Portugal - Lisbon

Arguably one of the best cities in the world. The capital of Portugal, Lisbon has something in store for people of all tastes and preferences. The culturally rich and historically abundant neighbourhood’s and streets of Lisbon should ideally be explored on their own without the aide of a map or a guide, to be an […]

The Portuguese village of Sintra

Sintra, Portugal at Sintra National Palace

In the metropolitan area of Lisbon you’ll find amazing villages to spend your time. There’s, for example, Cascais, Mafra, Oeiras and last but not least, Sintra. Ranking as the village with the most inhabitants in Portugal, Sintra is the perfect spot for tourists who want to experience both nature and culture. In 1995, UNESCO named […]

Roman galleries of Prata Street, Lisbon

Roman galleries of Prata Street, Lisbon

If you are passionate about history especially about the Roman Empire, you must get in the queue, and visit the Roman Galleries of Rua da Prata (Galerias Romanas). The galleries were discovered in 1771 during the reconstruction of Lisbon when it was almost totally destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. The galleries are hidden beneath […]

The infamous dessert Pastel de Belem

pastel de belem

Portugal is a country with a strong history of desserts. If you’re ever in the region, you must go to a café or one of the many bakeries. You should definitely try as many as you can, but there is one you cannot miss. One of the most traditional Portuguese desserts is without a doubt […]

Where’s the Best Casino in Portugal? Head for Estoril!

Lisbons best casino

Casinos are rather popular in Portugal. There are three in the Algarve region alone. But if you really want to experience the ultimate Portuguese casino, the option to choose just has to be Estoril. Estoril is just outside Lisbon and easily (and scenically) reached by car or train from the capital. The Estoril Casino is […]

Exploring Sintra, Portugal

Trekking the Sierra Sintra

Considered the most beautiful and mystical Portuguese destination, Sintra certainly is an unforgettable place with its diverse nature and ancient history. Sintra is located only 30 km from Lisbon. It was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. This delightful place has been occupied by various civilisations from ages past. From the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic times, […]

The Gulbenkian museum in Lisbon

The Gulbenkian museum in Lisbon

Culturally, Lisbon is one of the best destinations to visit in Portugal, and maybe in Europe, but a few of its museums stand out for their priceless collections. Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is one of those and a must do attraction for lovers of art. The museum’s astonishing collection will blow you away. Located in […]

Cascais – An Essential Day trip from Lisbon

Cascais beach - a great day trip from Lisbon

Lisbon residents are lucky people indeed. As well as living in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, they also have a range of beach resorts right on the doorstep. One of the best of these is the town of Cascais. Getting to Cascais is half the fun, and the train from Lisbon’s Cais […]

Portugal Summer Holidays 2015 deals

Portugal holiday deals for 2015

If you wanted to follow the pilgrimage walks through the north or do some hiking through the natural parks in the north or the mountains now is a great time before it gets too hot in the height of summer. Make sure you shop around, the package deals are really not coming up to scratch […]

How much is a holiday to Portugal?

Praia da Senhora da Rocha - Beach near Lagoa Algarve Portugal

  Always shop around even the sites that claim to have the best package deals, rarely can better purchasing flights and accommodation separately Economy flights are still king, with Easyjet coming out on top for bargain flights even in the peak travel times. It’s a short flight from the UK (generally under 3 hours) so […]

Which music festivals to go to in Portugal?

Portugal Festivals

One of the most famous music festivals in Portugal, and in the world, is Rock in Rio. The festival bears the name of Rio de Janeiro, the city of its first edition, but now Rock in Rio travels around the world bringing good music to all ears. The music festival, held in Lisbon, brings huge […]

A Great Day Trip out of Lisbon

Portugal Rugged Coastline

Portugal is an ancient European country with many historical monuments, building, towns and villages. Set in beautiful countryside, from lush green landscapes to rugged mountainous regions. So when deciding your holiday destination for Portugal – ‘think inland’ for a change, there are lots of great excursions and day trips to join. One great day trip […]