The flip side to Lisbon’s famously sunny weather is the need to make sure your hotel has a swimming pool, especially in the heat of July and August. A place to dive into after wandering the cobblestone streets and climbing up and down a few of Lisbon’s seven hills. Better yet, sit poolside with a… Read More »
Palácio Príncipe Real features a charming interior design and a lush garden filled with wisteria and jacarandas – Francisco Nogueira/Francisco Nogueira With its narrow cobbled streets, bougainvillea-lined squares, sea views and seven steep hills (the iconic yellow trams bobbing up and down), Lisbon lends itself to small boutique properties that retain a sense of character… Read More »
Las Dos Manos is one of Lisbon’s best restaurants – ©Francisco Rivotti/Francisco Rivotti The Lisbon food scene has undergone tremendous change in the last few years and continues to explode with restaurants opening fast and furious. A wave of influential young local chefs, including Pedro Pena Bastos, Henrique Sá Pessoa and, of course, the legendary… Read More »
Lisbon remains resolutely Portuguese – our expert reveals how to spend a weekend in the city – Getty Lisbon is having a moment. This place is on everyone’s lips and features on many Instagram feeds with its airy sea views, bright tiled facades and red roofs. Food surprises with a depth far beyond celebrities the… Read More »
Long respected as one of Portugal’s leading jewelery stores, Porto-based David Rosas recently opened in the capital and is one of Lisbon’s best shopping destinations. Lisbon isn’t a big shopping city, but if you know where to look, you can unearth a few bargains as well as some excellent local products. The vintage nature of… Read More »
Lisbon is full of the best places and amazing views – Alexandr Spatari/Alexander Spatari Lisbon is a city full of history and traditions that are still relevant today. Start by exploring centuries-old attractions such as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos or Torre de Belém, before boarding a wooden tram through the city’s most beautiful and historic streets.… Read More »
Pippa de Bruyn returned to Portugal at 56, two years older than when her father died – Pippa de Bruyn The bull stands panting, all compressed mass and furious fury. My mother, a tiny figure dressed in a black catsuit and high-heeled boots, steps into the arena. Throwing his arrogant glove at the middle-aged men… Read More »