Free Lisbon Museums and Monuments for Portuguese Residents

View Of Lisbon's Skyline and Castle

If you’re a resident of Portugal then there’s a growing list of monuments and museums that you can access for free! These monuments and museums are operated by the public company Museus e Monumentos de Portugal and on August 1st 2024 were made free to residents of Portugal on any day of the week. The …

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The Best Christmas Markets in Lisbon – 2025 Edition

Wonderland Lisbon, Christmas Market

When most people think of Christmas markets in Europe, it’s safe to say Lisbon is not the first place on anyone’s lists.You might be surprised to find out that come Christmas time, Lisbon is loaded with Christmas markets and festivities! At these Christmas markets you’ll find a mix of both traditional Portuguese food and items, …

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Sado Dolphins – Dolphin Watching in Setúbal

Setubal Dolphin Watching

Around 45 minutes south of Lisbon is the Sado Estuary, home to Portugal’s only population of resident dolphins. Watching them in their natural habitat is a truly unique activity that can be done nowhere else in Portugal. In fact, it’s one of only five places in Europe where you can observe a pod of resident …

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Feira da Ladra, Lisbon: A Local’s Guide to Lisbon’s Flea Market

Feria da Ladra Market Lisbon

Feira da Ladra is one of Lisbon’s most famous flea markets which opens every Tuesday and Saturday. The literal translation of its name is the Thieves’ Market, but rest assured this is a safe, regulated and well-regarded flea market in Lisbon. This is one of my favourite Saturday morning activities and I’ve been multiple times. …

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