Category "lisbon"

London to Lisbon without flying?

I'm planning to go in mid-July, the cost of air travel is quite high so I'm looking for alternatives. What are the train networks like through France/Spain/Por

What to do with (small) children in Lisbon on a 5-7 hour transit layover? [closed]

There is a chance we will have a layover in lisbon for 5-7 hours with small children. Should we just stay in the airport and make the best of

What's the most convenient connection between Alvor and the Lisbon Airport?

What's the fastest way to reach Lisbon Airport (LIS) from Alvor ? Another question: what's the cheapest connection instead?

How much does a taxi from Lisbon airport to city center cost?

I'm arriving in Lisbon fairly late on a Sunday with a fair amount of baggage. I've usually used the Aerobus (which works fine) but I've got more baggage than us

Where can I listen to authentic Fado in Lisbon?

I am looking for a nice place to listen to fado in Lisbon. Unfortunatly there are too many tourist oriented venues. Not that Fado is bad there, but you're cert

Lisbon: which part of town to stay with small children

I'm staying in Lisbon with small children for 3 or 4 days. Strollers will be used. If I rented an apartment, where would it be best to be located? In the very c

Does the cartography workshop where Christopher Columbus lived in Lisbon still exist?

According to the entry of Christopher Columbus on Wikipedia, Christopher Columbus spent his early years as an apprentice cartographer in a workshop in Lisbon. D

Is there a site that lists all the best viewpoints of Lisbon?

I have a goal which is visiting all view points in Lisbon, if possible, in one day. The city has quite some points with very nice scenic views. I know quite a

Lisbon layover of 20 hours with a Colombian passport, no visa

I am going from Istanbul to Miami and have to stay in the Lisbon airport for 20 hours until my next flight departs to Miami. I am a Colombian citizen with a US

Where should I stay in Lisbon? [closed]

We are going to Lisbon in April and I have been doing research on where to stay there. The books I have been reading say that Bairro Alto is f

Is Pentecost observed in Lisbon?

Is there anything special going on in Lisbon on the day of Pentecost? My tourist guide for Portugal mentions that this day is widely celebrated in the Azores, a

Lisbon: Getting from the airport to city center

I am travelling to Lisbon (on Airport terminal 2) soon, and would like to know how to get to the city center without using a taxi. Is there some public transpor

Taizé prayer in Lisbon: where?

I'm going to Lisbon for 5 days. Where I live use to go to the Taize' prayer in some Parrish. I know this is international and that many people, after comin

Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon

I'm now going to Lisbon. This is travel for work, and now, just at the very last minute, I'm realizing I can enjoy the place as well (and not only think to wor

What is a good area to head to in Lisbon's "Parque Florestal de Monsanto"? [closed]

I'd like to visit the "Parque Florestal de Monsanto" in Lisbon. But this is a very big (10 km2) park and I'm not not sure what area of the par

Lisbon: 5 hr stopover, Airport → City Center?

I have a five hour stopover in Lisbon on a flight from NYC to Istanbul and would like to explore the city. I've done this in many places throughout Europe, and

Secondhand/antique book shops in Lisbon

I am soon going to Lisbon. Being a big enthusiast of dictionaries, I would like to acquire some when I get there. What I am mostly interested in are big technic

Urban exploration in Lisbon area, Portugal

We need to spend some days in Lisbon (Portugal), also Sintra and the coast around that area. Are there any good places for urbex? We know Sintra is known for it

Is 300 euros enough for a month in Portugal? [closed]

I am a student with a scholarship to live in Lisbon, Portugal for nine months. The scholarship covers accommodation, health protection, books

Is there any way to "Unload" credit for a Lisbon Viva Viagem card?

On a recent trip to Lisbon (Lisboa), I made use of the local public transport system. For many (maybe all?) journeys, the only way to enter and pay for the jour