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The giant Christmas tree in Praça do Comércio with a yellow tram passing
Wednesday | September 30, 2026

Christmas in Lisbon: Christmas Markets, Lights, New Year’s Eve and Where to Stay

Lisbon Christmas markets, Wonderland Lisboa, the Christmas lights, bolo-rei and New Year's Eve at Praça do Comércio, with dates and tips from the Old Town.

A roasted chestnut seller on Praça de Londres in Lisbon on a winter afternoon
Tuesday | September 29, 2026

Lisbon in Winter: Weather, Things to Do and Old Town Apartment Stays

Lisbon in winter: mild 15 to 18°C afternoons, chestnuts, Christmas lights and museums. What to expect in November, December, January and February.

Carcavelos beach near Lisbon
Saturday | August 22, 2026

Lisbon With Kids: Things to Do and What to Know

What to do in Lisbon with children, plus the practical detail: pushchairs on cobbles, beach trains, restaurant timings and which day trips actually work.

Walking the medieval walls at Obidos near Lisbon
Tuesday | August 18, 2026

Lisbon Day Trips Without a Car: Train, Bus and Tram

Sintra, Cascais, Belem, Obidos and Evora by train, bus and tram. Departure stations, journey times and why a car makes Sintra harder, not easier.

Ramparts of Castelo de Sao Jorge above Lisbon
Thursday | August 13, 2026

One Day in Lisbon Old Town: A Walking Itinerary

A one-day walking route through Lisbon Old Town: cathedral, castle, Alfama, the river and fado, with real walking times between each stop.

View over Lisbon rooftops from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Saturday | August 8, 2026

Where to Stay in Lisbon: Best Neighbourhoods for 2026

Alfama, Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Principe Real compared: walking times, noise, prices and which area suits your trip.