Category Archives: Lisbon

A spiritual moment in Fatima

A spiritual moment in Fatima

One of the cultural constituents of Portugal is its bonds to the Catholic Church. Like the Spanish, the Portuguese are quite conventional Catholics and some of them are devouts. But regardless of religion, you can have a spiritual moment in Fatima. And that is mainly because the little town in the district of Santarem is a place of great beauty first and foremost. But there is another reason and we’ll discover it.

A short history of Azulejos

A short history of Azulejos

Did you think “Azulejos” is a place, maybe a village in Portugal? Actually, azulejos are traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles that cover the inner and outer walls of the buildings that are so specific of this Iberian country. A short history of Azulejos will explain their origin, their art and the best places to find them.

A trip to Sesimbra

A trip to Sesimbra

You don’t necessarily have to visit the southern part of Portugal, the ever-sunny Algarve, to enjoy a great seaside holiday. A trip to Sesimbra shows you that you can find excellent beaches and a lot of fun under the sun in central Portugal, near Lisbon.

Coimbra, the cultural center of Portugal

Coimbra, the cultural center of Portugal

You might say Lisbon is the ultimate cultural destination in the country – after all, it is an outstanding economic hub and the capital city – but actually the academic destiny of this Iberian country began in the 13th century in Coimbra, the cultural center of Portugal.

Golf, Lisbon’s favorite pass-time

Golf, Lisbon’s favorite pass-time

The golf courses in Portugal have become popular throughout the world. The amazing quality of the grass, coupled with the pleasant weather year-round and the welcoming atmosphere provide perfect conditions for players to practice their sport: Golf, Lisbon’s favorite pass-time.

What to do and see in Ericeira

What to do and see in Ericeira

If you find yourself in the municipality of Mafra, there are a few places you should visit. One that has the romantic air of an old fishing village and the lively atmosphere of a seaside resort is Ericeira. What to do and see in Ericeira is what we are going to explore today.

Events to attend in Lisbon this April 2016

Events to attend in Lisbon this April 2016

Let’s agree on one thing from the start: the capital city of Portugal is worth visiting on any season. Nevertheless, there is something optimistic and beautiful about spring that makes it ideal. And while you’re staying in town, you might like to know about some of the best events to attend in Lisbon this April 2016.

7 Secret things about Lisbon

7 Secret things about Lisbon

I bet you didn’t know this! Here are 7 Secret things about Lisbon, the vibrant and exciting capital city of Portugal.

Going to a match in Lisbon – Estadio do Restelo

Going to a match in Lisbon - Estadio do Restelo

Nobody really needs a reason to travel to Portugal and to visit its beautiful capital city. But if we were to pick a pretext to come to Lisbon at once, here’s one: Going to a match in Lisbon – Estadio do Restelo is what we’re looking into today. Let’s go ahead and prove that it’s a worthy subject, especially for football fans!

Going to a match in Lisbon – Estadio Jose Alvalade

Going to a match in Lisbon - Estadio Jose Alvalade

A man or a non-sports lover might travel to the beautiful and vast Lisbon city for tourist purposes or for shopping or sightseeing, but a true soccer fan will tell you the ultimate reason to come to Portugal’s capital city is to attend a match of their favorite team. Going to a match in Lisbon – Estadio Jose Alvalade being a perfect destination – can be just as good a reason as any. Let’s explore it!