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Big pot of seafood rice or arroz do marisco at O Farol at Portinho da Arrabida,
Lisbon · Daniela Sunde-Brown · 10 min read

Best Lisbon day trips for wine & food lovers

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…

Sal Restaurant and umbrellas at Praia do Carvalhal beach
Lisbon · Daniela Sunde-Brown · 19 min read

Lisbon’s best beach day trips

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…