Destination notes
There’s no mistaking that Lisbon is an incredible food city, but some of Portugal’s most memorable meals can also be found outside the city limits. Within an easy drive (or train) from the capital, you’ll find…
A stone’s throw from Lisbon’s pastel streets lie cool surf towns, quaint fishing villages and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Pack sunscreen and a swimsuit and swap cobblestones and city buzz for soft…
While Lisbon is a history-lover’s dream to explore, some of Portugal’s richest stories lie just beyond the city limits. Within an hour or so, you can wander medieval walled towns, stand before Roman ruins, trace the…
From castles to the coastline and vineyards to villages, Lisbon is surrounded by an incredible collection of interesting towns and places that you can easily visit in a day. Step back 2,000 years in Évora, laze…
Just beyond Lisbon’s city limits, there’s a pocket of paradise where turquoise waves crash beneath limestone cliffs, dolphins splash alongside boats and the scent of salt, pine and grilled seafood lingers in the air. I’m talking…
Just 45 minutes south of Lisbon lies Arrábida Natural Park – a wild coastal paradise of turquoise bays, limestone cliffs and secret beaches that feel straight out of the Caribbean. Long one of my favourite Lisbon…