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Pastelaria Versailles: One of Lisbon’s Best Pastry Shops for Over 100 Years
Pastelaria Versailles: One of Lisbon’s Best Pastry Shops for Over 100 Years
Pastelaria Versailles has been part of Lisbon since 1922.Located on Avenida da República, it was the first large café in the Avenidas Novas area and quickly became an important meeting... Read more...
Calçada Portuguesa: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Details
Calçada Portuguesa: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Details
If you walk around Lisbon, you'll probably notice one of the city's most distinctive features beneath your feet: the calçada portuguesa.Made from small black and white stones arranged in decorative... Read more...
The Lisbon Bar Filled With World War II Helmets and Thousands of Collectibles
The Lisbon Bar Filled With World War II Helmets and Thousands of Collectibles
Pavilhão Chinês is one of Lisbon’s most unusual historic bars.Spread across five rooms, its walls and shelves are filled with an extraordinary collection of objects from different periods: military helmets,... Read more...
Pastéis de Belém vs Manteigaria: The Pastel de Nata Debate
Pastéis de Belém vs Manteigaria: The Pastel de Nata Debate
There is always a debate about the best pastel de nata in Lisbon, and two names usually come up: Pastéis de Belém and Manteigaria. Pastéis de Belém are the historic... Read more...
Senhor da Pedra: The Chapel Built on the Rocks by the Atlantic
Senhor da Pedra: The Chapel Built on the Rocks by the Atlantic
On Miramar beach, in Vila Nova de Gaia, there is a small chapel built directly on the rocks, surrounded by sand and the Atlantic.It is called Capela do Senhor da... Read more...
Foz d’Égua: A Beautiful Escape in Serra do Açor
Foz d’Égua: A Beautiful Escape in Serra do Açor
Foz d’Égua is a small village in the Serra do Açor, in Central Portugal.It belongs to the parish of Piódão, in the municipality of Arganil, and is around 8 km... Read more...
Sintra Tram: A 45 Minute Journey From the Mountains to the Atlantic
Sintra Tram: A 45 Minute Journey From the Mountains to the Atlantic
The historic Sintra Tram returned to the tracks in May 2026, after a temporary closure for maintenance.It connects Sintra with Praia das Maçãs in a journey of around 45 minutes,... Read more...
Palácio Nacional de Queluz: Around 30 Minutes From Lisbon
Palácio Nacional de Queluz: Around 30 Minutes From Lisbon
Built from 1747 for the future King Pedro III, the National Palace of Queluz was originally created as a summer residence for the Portuguese Royal Family. Read more...
Berlengas: A Wild Island Day Trip From Lisbon 🌊
Berlengas: A Wild Island Day Trip From Lisbon 🌊
About 10 km off the coast of Peniche, the Berlengas feel much further away from Lisbon than they really are. The archipelago is a protected nature reserve and has been... Read more...
Convento de Cristo: A Templar Monument Around 1h30 From Lisbon
Convento de Cristo: A Templar Monument Around 1h30 From Lisbon
Founded in 1160 by the Knights Templar, the Castle and Convento de Cristo dominate the city of Tomar from the top of the hill. After the Templars were dissolved in... Read more...
The Portuguese Breakfast at a Local Pastry Café
The Portuguese Breakfast at a Local Pastry Café
One thing I always recommend to people visiting Lisbon, or Portugal in general, is to start the day with breakfast at a traditional pastry café.If you can, skip the hotel... Read more...
Before You Arrive in Lisbon: 7 Transport Tips I Give My Guests
Before You Arrive in Lisbon: 7 Transport Tips I Give My Guests
Lisbon is quite easy to get around, but there are a few small things that can save you time, money and a lot of unnecessary walking. Read more...