Lisbon Blog

The gay scene in Lisbon is thriving and as such, this makes the Portuguese capital one of the number one European gay destinations. It happens to be one of the perfect gay destinations as there is an abundance of freedom and tolerance. Historical winding streets and a great nightlife which goes on into the morning, [...]

Secrets of our Lady of  Fatima Spiritual tourism has enjoyed a boom in recent years. Pilgrimage cities like Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Vatican in Italy or Fatima in Portugal are popular destinations among Catholic travellers who are attracted because of mysticism. The story of Fatima’s Miracle goes back to 1917, when three shepherds of the [...]

From 18th to 26th of April, the second edition of the tastiest festival of all time called the “Festival Peixe em Lisboa” or “Lisbon Fish & Flavours 2009” will take place in the Portuguese capital. Here, prestigious chefs will present their dishes, based on fish and seafood (specialities of Lisbon) along with a tasting of [...]

From April 23rd to May 3rd the sixth edition of the Indie Lisboa, the Independent Film Festival of Lisbon will be celebrated. This is the most important independent cinema event in the country, whose main objective is to meet the most recent and interesting works of non commercial cinema from all over the world and [...]

Considered one of the most delightful towns in Portugal and indeed in Europe, Sintra is a true treasure for the senses. It was known in ancient times as Mons Lunae (the Hills of the Moon), because of its strong traditions in astral cults. It still counts on nemerous beautiful monuments and archaeological remains, so it [...]

Lisbon is a deceiving city which captivates its visitors: it is magical during the day and intense at night. The sunset promises a fun and exciting night. Late in the evening, the Chiado district coffee shops open their doors for the most impatient people. Actually, Lisbon is becoming one of the most influential European cities [...]