Which Canadian Cities Have Direct Flights to Lisbon
A few airlines offer direct flights from Canada to Lisbon, Portugal. Find out what your options to fly nonstop from Canadian cities to the Portuguese capital.
The 8 Best New Hotels in Lisbon for 2020
Quite a few new hotels have recently opened their doors in Lisbon. Centrally located, there are boutique and new luxury hotels as well as affordable quality accommodations to consider for 2020.
Lisbon in November – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in November. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in November.
7 Day Road Trip in Southern Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve Visiting the Alentejo
Southern Portugal has a dazzling range of landscapes – cliffs, dunes, beaches, and unending plains of olive and cork trees, and vineyards. Explore the Algarve and Alentejo regions with this seven-day road trip.
Buying a SIM Card in Lisbon and While Travelling in Portugal
Coming to Portugal from outside the EU? If you have an unlocked phone, you may avoid roaming charges entirely by replacing your SIM card with a prepaid SIM card in Portugal.
Lisbon in October – Weather and Events
Guide to visit Lisbon in October. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in October.
How to Get from Lisbon to Óbidos by Bus and Car
Use these travel directions to get from Lisbon to Óbidos, a pretty, small medieval town in Portugal, not far from the capital. Here’s all the information you need to visit it.
Lisboa na Rua / Com’Out Lisbon: Outdoor Events Before the Summer Ends
If you’re looking for late-summer activities, here is a cultural event not to be missed. Whether you’re into fado, jazz, magic, theatre or dance, Com’Out Lisbon has it all for free until the end of September.
Lisboa Mágica: Street Magic Shows in Lisbon
The International Street Magic Festival of Lisbon brings magicians to the city, so if you happen to be visiting these days, look for artists performing their tricks in Lisbon squares and gardens.
Free Walking Tours with Open-Air Fado during the Summertime in Lisbon
Join the free walking tours with open-air fado, held in Lisbon every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the summertime. This is a chance to explore the narrow cobbled stone streets of the old neighbourhoods with interludes of traditional Portuguese fado music.
Experience Fado in Amalia’s House
While you can go for dinner and fado in the old neighbourhoods of Lisbon, you can also listen to the traditional music of Portugal in Amália’s former house. The intimate fado show is performed by professional singers and musicians in the garden.
How to Use Public Transport in Lisbon – The Complete Guide
How to get around on public transport in Lisbon. A guide to using metro, buses, trams, funiculars, commuter trains, and taxis in Lisbon. Learn also about new forms of mobility now available in the city, such as electric scooters and bike share schemes.
Useful Words and Phrases for Getting Around Lisbon (and Portugal)
Many Portuguese are now fluent in English, especially the younger generations. But learning some key Portuguese words and phrases such as “Olá“, “Obrigado” and “Onde fica…?” will greatly improve your trip.
All About Bike Rentals in Lisbon
With a network of bicycle lanes, Lisbon has become a much more bike-friendly place. We take a look at the main options for bike riding in Lisbon – bike share schemes, bike tours and rental shops – so that you can decide which one best suits you.