The best tips for the Lisbon Region
One of our favourite sights in Lisbon is Convento do Carmo, the imposing ruin in the middle of the Chiado district. In June 2018, when we were discovering some great places in the Chiado district, we noticed there was an event in the Convento that evening. We didn’t have to…
Semana Santa is an important week for Catholics in Portugal. In many cities there are Easter processions, you can also find a couple in Lisbon. Vooral in het noorden van Portugal, met name in Braga, wordt Pasen groots gevierd. In the north of Portugal, especially in Braga, Easter is celebrated…
Since the winter of 2018 the streets of Lisbon have been overrun by electric scooters. Especially in the more touristic areas you can see them pass by frequently. At the moment the places where you can find the scooters are shooting up like crazy, especially in the districts Baixa, Chiado…
When we think about Lisbon we think about one big open-air museum, especially in the center of the city you can find many old buildings. Legend has it that Lisbon was founded by the Greek hero Odysseus during his long journey home, the Odyssey. The first trade happened around 1200…
The entire month of June is dedicated to the city festivals: it’s time for Lisbon to celebrate Festas de Lisboa! Especially in the city’s oldest districts such as Alfama, Mouraria and Bairro Alto the evenings are extremely pleasant because of all the festivities. The festivities go on during the entire…
Campo Pequeno – Lisbon’s bullring
Mú Gelato Italiano – lactose and gluten-free ice cream
Lisbon Under Stars – spectacular show in Convento Carmo
Ponte 25 de Abril – The Golden Gate bridge of Lisbon
Easter in Lisbon – traditional food
Ribeira das Naus – down to the beach in Lisbon
Centro Comercial Amoreiras – futuristic shopping centre
Bairro do Avillez – the chef’s district
