The 15 Best Car-Free Day Trips from Lisbon by Train or Bus

Lisbon Viewpoint

Lisbon is one of Portugal’s top destinations, and while there is loads to see and do in the city, I always recommend taking at least one day trip if you’re here for more than a few days! Lisbon is also pretty central, and well connected to the rest of Portugal so it makes a great …

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Igreja e Convento da Graça – Lisbon’s Underrated Viewpoint

Igreja da Graca Terrace Viewpoint

Miradouro da Graça is one of the most famous viewpoints in Lisbon, usually being placed on all of the lists of top miradouros in the city. However, just a short walk from this packed-out viewpoint is a stunning terrace and miradouro in a historic setting. It’s surprisingly quiet and has to be the most underated …

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Lisbon in December – The Best Things to do in December

Lisbon in December

Lisbon, bright sunny days, wine bars, trams breezing through historic streets. It’s safe to say, December is not often a month that’s associated with Lisbon. So, what does Lisbon offer in December? It’s firmly the low-season and the weather has got chilly, but as Christmas approaches things in Lisbon start to feel quite special. You’ll …

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Quinta da Arealva – Urban Art and Murals in Almada

Quinta da Arealva

On the shores of the Tagus river lies the stunning but dilapidated Quinta da Arealva. It’s a former winery and now fully abandoned, but a unique urban art destination for urban explorers. Where is Quinta da Arealva? Cais do Ginjal is often called the best sunset in Lisbon. It’s hard not to be wowed by …

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