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The 5 Great Reasons to Visit Lisbon This Summer
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 14 May 2012
THE LISBON COAST You’d think that summer would be high tourism season for the city of Lisbon. But it’s not. Most locals go on vacation in August (many heading south to Algarve), and foreign tourists actually prefer to stay based by the beaches of Cascais and Estoril or in the refreshing hills of Sintra.
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The 10 Strangest Foods in Portugal
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 23 April 2012
Every culture has them: Foods that only a local could love. In case you’re brave and curious enough to try new things, or prefer to be informed of what can be avoided, here are the ten strangest foods in Portugal.
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Your Daily Bread in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 16 April 2012
The current business trend in Lisbon seems to be bakeries. Not ordinary bakeries but French-inspired or traditionally-Portuguese-inspired bakeries.
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10 Places for the Health-Conscious to Eat in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 9 April 2012
Being on vacation doesn’t have to mean taking a break from your diet. Here are ten places in Lisbon serving veggie, organic, or simply healthy meals: Bake the Difference This vegan bakery/café is a convenient stop on weekdays for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon snacks.
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Portugal’s Other World Heritage Sites
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 26 March 2012
They’re not officially on UNESCO’s list, but these sites of extraordinary cultural significance could very well end up there one day, joining the 14 others in Portugal (like Sintra and Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower).
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The 5 Best Ways to Save in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 14 March 2012
VISIT MONUMENTS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS Most of Lisbon’s national monuments and museums are free on Sunday mornings until 2PM. That means that if you’re in the city on a weekend, be sure to wake up early on Sunday and head to the Jeronimos Monastery.
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Weird Lisbon: Strange Trees Growing in the City
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 5 March 2012
There are close to a million trees in Lisbon, and around 65 of them have been classified and protected. Many of those are naturaly in the city’s parks and gardens, others are isolated on the streets.
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The 5 Bars to Go Right Now in Bairro Alto
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 23 February 2012
When Bairro Alto became Lisbon’s nightlife neighborhood in the 80s and 90s, it had a variety of bars playing varied sounds (from rock to synthpop to Fado) and attracting diverse groups (from goths to punks to gays).
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10 Great Lisbon Attractions Forgotten by Guidebooks
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 23 January 2012
No matter if you choose Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness Guide or Fodor’s, you won’t be told about these great attractions. But we say you should consider them for your Lisbon itinerary. MEDEIROS E ALMEIDA MUSEUM It’s been open for ten years but apparently no travel writer has found out about it.
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Beach Queen in Cascais
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 16 January 2012
There is nothing I like to do more than sitting around, staring at a body of water, reading something girlie, and eating the beach equivalent of street food. Cascais, only a 45 minute train ride from Lisbon, pairs an old-town vibe, with the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it's the easiest beach to get to from the big city.
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The 12 Biggest Events in 2012 in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 12 January 2012
MONSTRA FESTIVAL Bringing some color to the first days of spring will be Lisbon’s annual animated film festival. March 19 to 25 with productions from around the world. PEIXE EM LISBOA The city’s main gastronomic festival, naturally dedicated to seafood, takes place from April 12 to the 22nd.
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10 Reasons to Visit Portugal Instead of Spain
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 4 January 2012
There’s a reason why Spain is one of the world’s five most-popular destinations. Not only is it one of Europe’s biggest countries, it’s also one of the world’s most breathtaking in terms of natural beauty and cultural attractions.
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10 Great Reasons to Visit Portugal in 2012
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 27 December 2011
THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE The city of Guimarães was Portugal’s capital for a brief period back in the 1100s, and in 2012 it will be European Capital of Culture.
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Year in Review: 2011 in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 15 December 2011
News of bailouts and austerity measures would make you think that 2011 was quite a bad year for Lisbon, but despite all the negative reports, this was actually a good year for the Portuguese capital.
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Lisbon to Tell Its Story in Its Main Square
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 5 December 2011
It already has a museum presenting its history and cultural heritage (the City Museum), but in 2012 Lisbon will have another space dedicated to the celebration of its life as we know it. It will be called “Lisboa Story Center” and will be found in the city’s largest square, Praça do Comercio.
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The World Heritage Fado and Other Sounds of Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 28 November 2011
Fado has just been given World Heritage status by UNESCO, meaning it’s protected as “intangible cultural heritage of humanity,” joining other unique cultural expressions such as the tango and flamenco.
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Exploring Lisbon’s Dining Scene: Four Recommended Lisbon Restaurants
Blog: Travelogged - 26 November 2011
Lisbon has emerged as having one of the most exciting dining scenes in Europe. There’s an abundance of cool restaurants, and I’m proud to say that despite having a baby in tow we managed to eat at some of them during our time there in October. (We also could have subsisted on pasteis de nata [...]
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3 Very Strange Finds in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 24 November 2011
NAUGHTY NUNS Archaeological excavations in an old convent have found a piece considered to be unique in the world for its rare erotic images on a Chinese ceramic bowl from the 1600s.
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Lisbon is One of Europe’s Best Shopping Cities, Says Study
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 18 November 2011
When you think of shopping in Europe, the cities of Paris, London and Milan automatically come to mind. Lisbon, still completely undiscovered in every aspect, doesn’t even enter a top 10 list in that category. But a recent study says otherwise. The Economist Intelligence Unit analyzed shopping in 33 European cities and Lisbon ranked in [...]Related Posts Making Your Lisbon Shopping List?
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Lisbon Awarded “European City of the Year 2012″
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 14 November 2011
Lisbon has just won the European City of the Year 2012 award from the Academy of Urbanism based in London. That’s an autonomous, politically-independent organization made up of a diverse group of people involved in the development of towns and cities, and the award results from the votes of over 500 members.
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Cheapskate Chronicles: Free Walking Tours in Europe
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 9 November 2011
Imagine arriving at the latest European city on your itinerary, checking into your hotel or hostel, and feeling somewhat disoriented by your new surroundings. How then to regain your bearings?
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5 Major Reasons Why You Must Visit Lisbon Before the End of the Year
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 7 November 2011
So what if the weather won’t allow you to have the typical Lisbon experience (culture and beach)? Even if it rains, it won’t be freezing cold (even in December), and you’ll be able to catch some world-class temporary exhibitions that invite you to go indoors.
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Castle of São Jorge: The Miradouro With the Best Views of Lisbon
Blog: Travelogged - 5 November 2011
The hills of Lisbon can be tough on the eager sightseer. But not only does the terrain offer ample opportunity to burn off pasteis de nata and Santini’s gelato, it also offers incredible vantage points to take in panoramic views of the city. The Portuguese are very proud of these scenic outlooks and call them miradouros. [...]
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The 10 Grandest Baroque Attractions in Lisbon
Blog: Go Lisbon Blog - 24 October 2011
The word “Baroque” derives from the Portuguese word “barroco.” Portugal is renowned for this architectural style and although Lisbon is characterized by its architectural diversity, it’s essentially a baroque city. That’s because most of it was rebuilt following the earthquake of 1755 and now many of its grandest monuments are filled with baroque splendor.
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Slideshow: The Tiles of Lisbon
Blog: Travelogged - 23 October 2011
In an era of sameness and globalization, it’s amazing how a capital city like Lisbon has retained a truly unique feel. It’s just so well-preserved, and this beauty is definitely worth preserving. There’s so much to love about Lisbon’s looks — red roofs, cobblestone sidewalks, sea views — but my favorite thing is clearly the colorful [...]
