Less than 30 kilometers from Lisbon, this is one of the best day trips from Lisbon.Sintrais a small town located at the foothills of the mountain range that bears its name, immersed in lush forests and with a fairly long list of monuments to visit. It is usually combined with a visit ...
Lisbon Airport is the main international airport of Portugal, providing direct connections to all major European cities and many larger cities across the world. The airport itself is conveniently located within the city limits, and onward travel is extremely easy using the metro. The airport has tw...
The main sights of Setubal include the Mercado do Livramento, the best fish market in Portugal, and the Fortaleza de São Filipe, which stands high above the city. For your day trip, it is possible to catch the ferry to the Tróia Peninsula and spend time on the region's beautiful bea...
Portugal initially locked down until May 18, 2020 to prepare their health system and put precautions in place before reopening. The country did have one of the highest testing rates in the world at one point. Strict lock down measures, which ended on April 2021, dramatically lowered the infect...
You could technically “do” Lisbon in two or three days, but if you are traveling from overseas especially, I would recommend adding in an overnight or aday trip to Sintra. Make sure you read my tips forplanning a trip to Portugaltoo. ...
Sintra Day trips Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril Day Tour from Lisbon Ease into your Portugal vacation with a visit to the most romantic villages of Sintra and the beach destinations of Cascais and Estoril – all just a short 20-minute drive from Lisbon. Witness real-life medieval times at th...
From the day I stepped foot in Lisbon, I knew that it would become a favorite travel destination. It was my first time visiting Portugal, and I was on a whirlwind month-long solo trip across Europe. Whenever I visit a new place, I like to prepare by saving a whole bunch of recommende...
The best month to visit Lisbon, Portugal is March through May and September through October. The weather is still nice but the summer crowds are gone. So, you can often find discounts on hotels. That wraps up this list of the best travel tips for Lisbon. Did your fave Lisbon travel ti...
Staying in the same neighborhood, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) is an imposing structure standing proudly over the Tagus River. Vasco da Gama may be Portugal’s most famous explorer. Still, the country has a history of discoveries and this is a powerful tribute...
One of the oldest cities in the world, Portugal’s charming capital Lisbon is full of fascinating monuments, museums, and monasteries. Spread across seven hills, its steep cobbled streets and atmospheric-old neighborhoods are loads of fun to explore.