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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Azenhas do Mar: The Ultimate Guide to Azenhas do Mar, Sintra

Azenhas do Mar

Azenhas do Mar is an idyllic seaside village on the Sintra coastline of Portugal. This typically Portuguese style village clings dramatically to a cliffside, with whitewashed houses and terracotta rooftops tumbling down to the ocean and a small but stunning beach. It’s a stunning scene that has been featured on Portuguese postcards since the mid-20th …

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