Memories of Lisbon XII: Faro
It is a city that no longer quite knows where it stands: a former fishing village, Faro is today an undeniable player in Portuguese tourism. Across the Algarve, and for many years now, the beauty of the coast has in places been tarnished by mass tourism, drawn to the region for holidays in the sun; […]
Is Lisbon a safe city?
In short — Yes — Lisbon is one of the safest capitals in Europe, and Portugal regularly ranks among the most peaceful countries in the world. Violent crime is rare; the main thing to watch is pickpocketing in tourist hotspots, on tram 28 and in crowded transport. With normal big-city caution, day or night, solo […]
Merry Christmas! The best Christmas markets in and around Lisbon
The whole Travel to Lisbon team joins Andréa, the founder, in wishing you a wonderful Christmas. Whether you celebrate it or not, you cannot miss it: the world’s great cities dress up in their finest light decorations and their most beautiful Christmas markets. Lisbon is no exception, and here is the list of the best […]
Memories of Lisbon XIII: Óbidos
A fortified town, one hour from Lisbon by car, that has always attracted visitors from all over the world with its beauty, its culture and its location? We are of course talking about Óbidos! With its white houses trimmed with yellow, blue or even black, its castle and Moorish wall open to visitors, the magnificent […]
After discovering Lisbon, why not visit Porto?
You have discovered the incandescent beauty of the Portuguese capital, and even a few of the surrounding gems. And you want more! If you did it with Travel to Lisbon, you are probably already thinking of entrusting us with your stay in Porto 🙂 If not, now is the time for us to explain how […]
The 10 best corporate activities in Lisbon (team-building, seminars…)
Lisbon is a flagship destination for corporate trips — team-building, seminars, reward trips… Why? It is close by, the weather is beautiful almost all year round, the city is magnificent and compact, so pleasant to explore, gastronomy reigns, there is plenty of infrastructure to welcome groups of any size and the services on offer are […]
Travelling to Lisbon: the best guide in 5 tips
In short — Our five essentials for a great Lisbon trip: wear comfortable shoes for the hills, use the rechargeable Viva Viagem card for transport, book Sintra and Belém ahead, eat in neighbourhood tascas away from the main squares, and leave time to wander without a plan. Travelling local is the surest way to feel […]
