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Lisbon Blog

Festival updates, schedule changes, new routes, and honest reviews. Written on the ground in Lisbon.

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Santo António Festival 2026: What's New This Year

The June festival is Lisbon's biggest party. Here's the updated route, best sardine spots, and what changed for 2026.

6 min read
GUIDE UPDATE

Sintra Day Trip: The 2026 Train Schedule Change

CP changed the timetable in February. New departure times, pricing, and the fastest way to beat the Pena Palace queue.

5 min read
NEW ROUTE

LX Factory on a Sunday: Still Worth It?

The weekend market has changed. We visited three Sundays in a row to give you the honest verdict for 2026.

4 min read
SEASONAL

Lisbon in October: Why It’s the Best Month to Visit

Warm days, zero crowds, shoulder-season prices, and the best light for photos. Here’s what October in Lisbon actually looks like.

5 min read
GUIDE

Best Fado in Lisbon: 7 Honest Picks (Not Tourist Traps)

We visited 15 fado houses over 3 months. Here are the 7 that are actually worth your evening — and 3 to avoid.

7 min read
GUIDE

Lisbon with Kids: A Parent’s Honest Survival Guide

Cobblestones, hills, and late dinners — Lisbon isn’t automatically kid-friendly. But with the right plan, it’s brilliant. Here’s how.

6 min read
NEW ROUTE

Lisbon’s Best Azulejos: A Self-Guided Tile Tour

Lisbon’s azulejo tiles are everywhere — but these 10 spots have the most stunning examples. A free walking route through 500 years of tile art.

5 min read
GUIDE

Lisbon for First-Timers: 15 Things We Wish We’d Known

The hills are real, the sardines are seasonal, and nobody eats dinner before 8pm. Everything first-timers need to know before landing.

6 min read