Festival updates, schedule changes, new routes, and honest reviews. Written on the ground in Lisbon.
The June festival is Lisbon's biggest party. Here's the updated route, best sardine spots, and what changed for 2026.
6 min readCP changed the timetable in February. New departure times, pricing, and the fastest way to beat the Pena Palace queue.
5 min readThe weekend market has changed. We visited three Sundays in a row to give you the honest verdict for 2026.
4 min readWarm days, zero crowds, shoulder-season prices, and the best light for photos. Here’s what October in Lisbon actually looks like.
5 min readWe visited 15 fado houses over 3 months. Here are the 7 that are actually worth your evening — and 3 to avoid.
7 min readCobblestones, hills, and late dinners — Lisbon isn’t automatically kid-friendly. But with the right plan, it’s brilliant. Here’s how.
6 min readLisbon’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 readThe hills are real, the sardines are seasonal, and nobody eats dinner before 8pm. Everything first-timers need to know before landing.
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