Fodor's Essential Portugal
Whether you want to explore trendy Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley,...
Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that Portugal has abundant seafood and beautiful beaches. Yet the landscape unfolds in astonishing variety from the coastline to the lush vineyards of the Douro River Valley to a mountainous, green interior dotted with castles. Celtic, Roman, and Islamic influences are evident in the land and its people, whose apparent reserve belies a welcoming and friendly nature. From big cities to tiny villages, a popular pursuit is to meet with friends and family and linger over strong coffee and pastries as the hours glide by.
Fodor's Essential Portugal
Whether you want to explore trendy Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley,...
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Porto and the North
Perched on the steep banks of the River Douro, Porto is many people's favorite part of Portugal. A center for the arts, culture, and cuisine...

Lisbon
...

Coimbra and the Beiras
While frequently sidestepped by tourists, this region is arguably the most unspoiled and quintessentially Portuguese part of the country. Even...

Évora and the Alentejo
The Alentejo, which means "the land beyond the Rio Tejo" (Tagus River) in Portuguese, is a vast, sparsely populated area of heath and rolling...

The Algarve
The Algarve is deservedly popular, with millions of annual vacationers thronging here to enjoy sandy beaches, superb golf, and all the other...

Estremadura and the Ribatejo
Estremadura and the Ribatejo are the two historical provinces north and northeast of Lisbon. Estremadura, with its green rural valleys, is...

Madeira
Floral scents fill Madeira's sea-washed air. Bird-of-paradise flowers grow wild, pink and purple fuchsia weave lacy patterns up pastel walls...

Side Trips from Lisbon
The capital’s backyard offers some seriously enticing side trips. A succession of attractive coastal resorts and camera-ready towns lie within...

Porto
Portugal's second-largest city, with a population of roughly 280,000, considers itself the north's capital and, more contentiously, the country...

Funchal
When colonists arrived in Madeira in July 1419, the valley they settled in was a mass of bright yellow fennel, or funcho in Portuguese. Today...

Coimbra
Coimbra is a fascinating city that combines a tangible sense of history with all of the vibrancy and street life typically associated with a...

The Coast and the Douro
...

Évora
Dressed in traditional garb, shepherds and farmers with faces wizened by a lifetime in the baking sun stand around the fountain at Praça do...

Cascais and Boca do Inferno
Once a mere fishing village, the town of Cascais—with three small, sandy bays—is now a heavily developed resort town packed with shops, restaurants...

Tras-os-Montes
...

Porto Santo
Beachcombers have long loved the tiny, parched, and barren island whose golden beach is famous for its therapeutic properties. By packing themselves...

Lagos
Breezy and cool in every sense of the word, Lagos has an infectious energy and a laid-back feel. This bustling fishing port has many buildings...

Guimarães
Guimarães is a town proud of its past, and this is evident in a series of delightful medieval landmarks. The old town's narrow, cobbled thoroughfares...

Óbidos
As you enter town through the massive, arched gates of Óbidos, it seems as if you've been transported to Portugal in the Middle Ages, when the...

Western Madeira
...

Faro
The Algarve’s provincial capital combines a smattering of history and ample leisure opportunities in one lively package. It is one of the few...

Estoril
Having long ago established its reputation as an affluent enclave, Estoril is still the place to go for glitz and glamour. In the 19th century...

Fatima
On the western flanks of the Serra de Aire lies Fátima, an important Roman Catholic pilgrimage site that is, ironically, named after the daughter...

Braga
Braga is one of northern Portugal's nicest surprises. Founded by the Romans as Bracara Augusta, it prospered in earnest in the 6th century—under...

Side Trips from Évora
A trip through the countryside surrounding Évora will take you to some of the earliest-inhabited sites in Portugal, the country’s carpet- and...

Tavira
With its castle ruins, riverfront gardens, and atmospheric streets, Tavira—at the mouth of the quiet Rio Gilão—is immediately endearing. Many...

Peniche
In the lee of a rocky peninsula, Peniche is a major fishing-and-canning port that's also a popular summer resort. There are several beaches...

Alcobaça
Alcobaça is a town that still shows its old-world roots in its downtown architecture—pretty red-tile roofs and French chateau turrets. The town...

Caldas da Rainha
Caldas da Rainha (Queen's Baths), the hub of a large farming area, is best known for the fantastical, colorful ceramics produced in local factories...

Viana do Castelo
At the mouth of the Rio Lima, Viana do Castelo has been a prosperous trading center since it received its town charter in 1258. Many of its...

Torres Vedras
A bustling commercial center crowned with the ruins of a medieval castle, Torres Vedras is best known for its extensive fortifications—a system...

Ericeira
Ericeira, an old fishing town tucked into the rocky coast, is a popular seaside resort. Its core fans out from the sheer cliff, beneath which...

Sesimbra
Sesimbra, a lively fishing village surrounded by mountains and isolated bays and coves, is a popular day trip for Lisboetas. And, despite high...

Pinhão
Pinhão is heaven on earth for oenophiles, who can visit quintas (vineyards), tour the facilities, and sip port and wine to their hearts' content...

Leiria
Leiria is a pleasant, modern, industrial town at the confluence of the Rios Liz and Lena, overlooked by a wonderfully elegant medieval castle...

Tomar
TOn both sides of the Nabão River, Tomar is linked by a graceful, arched stone bridge. The river flows through a lovely park with weeping willows...

Peso da Regua
This is the true heart of port wine country, and all the bottles from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley pass through on their way to Porto...

Vila Real
The capital of Trás-os-Montes is superbly situated between two mountain ranges, and much of the city retains a small-town air. Although there...

Nazare
Not so long ago you could mingle on the beach with black-stocking-capped fishermen and even help as the oxen hauled boats in from the crashing...

Setubal
A colorful sister city to polished, cosmopolitan Lisbon, Setúbal lacks the tourist hordes of the capital but has plenty to offer the visitor...

Santarem
Some historians believe that Santarém's beginnings date to as early as 1200 BC and the age of Ulysses. Its strategic location led several kings...

Benavente
Benavente is a small, country town in the heart of rural Ribatejo and of the Lezíria, which is Portuguese for the rich and fertile landscape...

Barca d'Alva/Castelo Rodrigo
These two small villages, a stone's throw from the Spanish border, make good jumping-off points for visiting the other Douro River villages...

Amarante
Straddling the Rio Tâmega, the two halves of Amarante are joined by a narrow 18th-century bridge that stretches above the tree-shaded banks...

Batalha
Batalha, which means "battle" in Portuguese, is the site of another of the country's religious structures that memorialize a battle victory...

Bragança
This ancient town in the northeastern corner of Portugal has been inhabited since Celtic times (since about 600 BC). The town lent its name...

Barcelos
A bustling market town on the banks of the Rio Cávado, Barcelos is the center of a flourishing handicrafts industry, particularly ceramics ...

Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A region of stunning beauty, this natural park covers approximately 1,011 square km (390 square miles) and is home to the highest mountain in...

Peneda-Geres
The northeastern corner of the Minho is quite unlike most of this densely populated, heavily cultivated region. Here several forested serras...

Calheta
Not so long ago this was a quiet village huddled around a 17th-century church, but Calheta has exploded in popularity because it has the island...

Montemor-o-Novo
Driving east from the Portuguese capital, the first hilltop castle settlement you’ll hit is also one of the most impressive. Montemor-e-Novo...

Almeirim
Almeirim, a pretty country town just across the river from Santarém, is surrounded by vineyards and cork-oak forests. Many people from nearby...

Vila do Conde
Vila do Conde has been making wooden boats since the 15th century. The shipyards are probably Europe's oldest, and the traditional boat-making...

Palmela
The small town of Palmela lies in the center of a prosperous wine-growing area, and every September the community holds a good-natured Festa...

Abrantes
A stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of Abrantes is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, especially if it winds up at the hilltop...

Arraiolos
Arraiolos, dominated by the ruins of a once-mighty walled fortress, is a typical hilltop village of whitewashed houses and narrow streets. What...

Espinho
A string of quiet beaches lead to Espinho, an increasingly fashionable resort. The long, sandy beach is extremely popular in summer, but you...

Chaves
Chaves was known to the Romans as Aquae Flaviae (Flavian's Waters). They established a military base here and popularized the town's thermal...

Povoa de Varzim
Póvoa de Varzim has a long beach, but the town has little of Vila do Conde's charm—except, perhaps, for the many shops and roadside stalls that...

Santana
The village of Santana is famous for its A-frame, thatch-roof palheiros (wooden houses), which are unique to the island. Traditionally painted...

Guincho
The wide beach at Guincho is one of the most famous—and most visited—in the country. Atlantic waves pound the sand even on the calmest of days...

Peninsula de Troia
Across the estuary from Setúbal is the Peninsula de Tróia—a long spit of land blessed with clean water and fine beaches on both the Sado and...

Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
The region around the small town of Azeitão, on the western side of the Serra da Arrábida, retains a disproportionately large number of fine...

Ponte de Lima
Giving the town its name, Ponte de Lima's long, low, graceful bridge is of Roman origin. The main square by the old bridge has a central fountain...

São Vicente
The little town of São Vicente is nestled in a narrow gully just inland from the dramatic north coast. Most of the central streets are pedestrianized...

Ofir and Esposende
On the south bank of the Rio Cávado, Ofir has a lovely beach with sweeping white sands, dunes, pinewoods, and water sports—a combination that...

Lamego
A prosperous town set amid a fertile landscape carpeted with vineyards and orchards, Lamego is also rich in baroque churches and mansions. It...

Vila Franca de Xira
Vila Franca de Xira is an excellent place to see Portuguese bullfights, known as the tourada, which are held from Easter through October....

Monte
The village of Monte sits above Funchal at a height of 1,804 feet. The cool mountain air and dramatic views made it a healthy retreat for the...

Constancia
Peaceful little Constância is at the confluence of the Zêzere and the Tagus. It's best known as the town where poet Luís de Camões was exiled...

Queluz
Halfway between Lisbon and Sintra, the otherwise rather unremarkable town of Queluz is dominated by its magnificent palace and gardens, located...

Machico
Come to the second-largest town on the island after Funchal to wander through the old quarter, attractively situated in a crescent bay with...

Curral das Freiras
The views of the valley itself is the main reason to visit. This was where the sisters of the Convent of Santa Clara took refuge from bands...

Guadalupe
The tiny village of Guadalupe takes its name from a 17th-century chapel that is dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Gaudalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Caniçal
Multicolored boats bob in water flanking this village with a long history as a whaling station—the industry ceased operation in 1981. In 1985...

Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica is a 20-km (12-mile) stretch of beach on the northwestern coast of the Setúbal Peninsula. White sand and a laid-back holiday...

Bitetos
Crawling up the cliffs of the Douro, this quaint village dates back to Roman times and was historically a key docking point for rebelos , the...

Porto Moniz
The island's northernmost village was a whaling station in the 19th century. These days its natural pools, formed by ancient lava flows, make...

Camara de Lobos
On coastal route N101, you'll pass many banana plantations on the way to Câmara de Lobos—a former fishing village made famous by Winston Churchill...

Vila Nova de Cerveira
Granite hills border one side of Vila Nova de Cerveira, and the Rio Minho and Spain border the other. The town dates from the 13th century,...

Ribeira Brava
This pleasant village, with a pebbly beach and bustling seafront fruit market, was founded in 1440 at the mouth of the Ribeira Brava (meaning...

Ribeiro Frio
The landscape grows more lush on the northern side of the island, and the road is full of waterfalls. Ribeiro Frio (Cold Brook) is known for...

Porto da Cruz
The little fishing village of Porto da Cruz is a charming spot on the northeast coast. While sights are few, the town still makes a pleasant...

Vila Nova de Foz Coa
The higher reaches of the Douro are known for their harsh terrain, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Yet this apparently inhospitable...

Valença do Minho
Valença do Minho is the major border crossing in this area, with roads as well as rail service into Spain. Valença's Old Town is enclosed by...

Montemor-o-Velho
The small town of Montemor-o-Velho is most notable for its impressive ruined castle which sits high on a hill, overlooking the surrounding huddle...

São Cucufate
...

Monção
The riverside town of Monção is a fortified border settlement with a long history of skirmishes with the Spanish. In town there are the remains...

Serra de Água
North from Ribeira Brava the N104 snakes through a sheer-sided canyon. In every direction you can see high waterfalls tumbling down canyon walls...

Pico do Arieiro
It’s a 45-minute drive from Funchal to the soaring peak of Madeira’s third-highest mountain, when on clear days visitors are rewarded with panoramic...

São Pedro de Sintra
...

Sintra
...

Lisbon
...

Porto
Portugal's second-largest city, with a population of roughly 280,000, considers itself the north's capital and, more contentiously, the country...

Funchal
When colonists arrived in Madeira in July 1419, the valley they settled in was a mass of bright yellow fennel, or funcho in Portuguese. Today...

Coimbra
Coimbra is a fascinating city that combines a tangible sense of history with all of the vibrancy and street life typically associated with a...

Évora
Dressed in traditional garb, shepherds and farmers with faces wizened by a lifetime in the baking sun stand around the fountain at Praça do...

Lagos
Breezy and cool in every sense of the word, Lagos has an infectious energy and a laid-back feel. This bustling fishing port has many buildings...

Guimarães
Guimarães is a town proud of its past, and this is evident in a series of delightful medieval landmarks. The old town's narrow, cobbled thoroughfares...

Óbidos
As you enter town through the massive, arched gates of Óbidos, it seems as if you've been transported to Portugal in the Middle Ages, when the...

Faro
The Algarve’s provincial capital combines a smattering of history and ample leisure opportunities in one lively package. It is one of the few...

Estoril
Having long ago established its reputation as an affluent enclave, Estoril is still the place to go for glitz and glamour. In the 19th century...

Braga
Braga is one of northern Portugal's nicest surprises. Founded by the Romans as Bracara Augusta, it prospered in earnest in the 6th century—under...

Fatima
On the western flanks of the Serra de Aire lies Fátima, an important Roman Catholic pilgrimage site that is, ironically, named after the daughter...

Tavira
With its castle ruins, riverfront gardens, and atmospheric streets, Tavira—at the mouth of the quiet Rio Gilão—is immediately endearing. Many...

Peniche
In the lee of a rocky peninsula, Peniche is a major fishing-and-canning port that's also a popular summer resort. There are several beaches...

Caldas da Rainha
Caldas da Rainha (Queen's Baths), the hub of a large farming area, is best known for the fantastical, colorful ceramics produced in local factories...

Viana do Castelo
At the mouth of the Rio Lima, Viana do Castelo has been a prosperous trading center since it received its town charter in 1258. Many of its...

Alcobaça
Alcobaça is a town that still shows its old-world roots in its downtown architecture—pretty red-tile roofs and French chateau turrets. The town...

Torres Vedras
A bustling commercial center crowned with the ruins of a medieval castle, Torres Vedras is best known for its extensive fortifications—a system...

Ericeira
Ericeira, an old fishing town tucked into the rocky coast, is a popular seaside resort. Its core fans out from the sheer cliff, beneath which...

Pinhão
Pinhão is heaven on earth for oenophiles, who can visit quintas (vineyards), tour the facilities, and sip port and wine to their hearts' content...

Sesimbra
Sesimbra, a lively fishing village surrounded by mountains and isolated bays and coves, is a popular day trip for Lisboetas. And, despite high...

Leiria
Leiria is a pleasant, modern, industrial town at the confluence of the Rios Liz and Lena, overlooked by a wonderfully elegant medieval castle...

Peso da Regua
This is the true heart of port wine country, and all the bottles from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley pass through on their way to Porto...

Tomar
TOn both sides of the Nabão River, Tomar is linked by a graceful, arched stone bridge. The river flows through a lovely park with weeping willows...

Vila Real
The capital of Trás-os-Montes is superbly situated between two mountain ranges, and much of the city retains a small-town air. Although there...

Nazare
Not so long ago you could mingle on the beach with black-stocking-capped fishermen and even help as the oxen hauled boats in from the crashing...

Setubal
A colorful sister city to polished, cosmopolitan Lisbon, Setúbal lacks the tourist hordes of the capital but has plenty to offer the visitor...

Santarem
Some historians believe that Santarém's beginnings date to as early as 1200 BC and the age of Ulysses. Its strategic location led several kings...

Benavente
Benavente is a small, country town in the heart of rural Ribatejo and of the Lezíria, which is Portuguese for the rich and fertile landscape...

Bragança
This ancient town in the northeastern corner of Portugal has been inhabited since Celtic times (since about 600 BC). The town lent its name...

Batalha
Batalha, which means "battle" in Portuguese, is the site of another of the country's religious structures that memorialize a battle victory...

Amarante
Straddling the Rio Tâmega, the two halves of Amarante are joined by a narrow 18th-century bridge that stretches above the tree-shaded banks...

Barcelos
A bustling market town on the banks of the Rio Cávado, Barcelos is the center of a flourishing handicrafts industry, particularly ceramics ...

Peneda-Geres
The northeastern corner of the Minho is quite unlike most of this densely populated, heavily cultivated region. Here several forested serras...

Almeirim
Almeirim, a pretty country town just across the river from Santarém, is surrounded by vineyards and cork-oak forests. Many people from nearby...

Calheta
Not so long ago this was a quiet village huddled around a 17th-century church, but Calheta has exploded in popularity because it has the island...

Montemor-o-Novo
Driving east from the Portuguese capital, the first hilltop castle settlement you’ll hit is also one of the most impressive. Montemor-e-Novo...

Vila do Conde
Vila do Conde has been making wooden boats since the 15th century. The shipyards are probably Europe's oldest, and the traditional boat-making...

Espinho
A string of quiet beaches lead to Espinho, an increasingly fashionable resort. The long, sandy beach is extremely popular in summer, but you...

Palmela
The small town of Palmela lies in the center of a prosperous wine-growing area, and every September the community holds a good-natured Festa...

Abrantes
A stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of Abrantes is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, especially if it winds up at the hilltop...

Arraiolos
Arraiolos, dominated by the ruins of a once-mighty walled fortress, is a typical hilltop village of whitewashed houses and narrow streets. What...

Povoa de Varzim
Póvoa de Varzim has a long beach, but the town has little of Vila do Conde's charm—except, perhaps, for the many shops and roadside stalls that...

Chaves
Chaves was known to the Romans as Aquae Flaviae (Flavian's Waters). They established a military base here and popularized the town's thermal...

Guincho
The wide beach at Guincho is one of the most famous—and most visited—in the country. Atlantic waves pound the sand even on the calmest of days...

Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
The region around the small town of Azeitão, on the western side of the Serra da Arrábida, retains a disproportionately large number of fine...

Santana
The village of Santana is famous for its A-frame, thatch-roof palheiros (wooden houses), which are unique to the island. Traditionally painted...

Ponte de Lima
Giving the town its name, Ponte de Lima's long, low, graceful bridge is of Roman origin. The main square by the old bridge has a central fountain...

São Vicente
The little town of São Vicente is nestled in a narrow gully just inland from the dramatic north coast. Most of the central streets are pedestrianized...

Lamego
A prosperous town set amid a fertile landscape carpeted with vineyards and orchards, Lamego is also rich in baroque churches and mansions. It...

Vila Franca de Xira
Vila Franca de Xira is an excellent place to see Portuguese bullfights, known as the tourada, which are held from Easter through October....

Monte
The village of Monte sits above Funchal at a height of 1,804 feet. The cool mountain air and dramatic views made it a healthy retreat for the...

Curral das Freiras
The views of the valley itself is the main reason to visit. This was where the sisters of the Convent of Santa Clara took refuge from bands...

Constancia
Peaceful little Constância is at the confluence of the Zêzere and the Tagus. It's best known as the town where poet Luís de Camões was exiled...

Machico
Come to the second-largest town on the island after Funchal to wander through the old quarter, attractively situated in a crescent bay with...

Porto Moniz
The island's northernmost village was a whaling station in the 19th century. These days its natural pools, formed by ancient lava flows, make...

Bitetos
Crawling up the cliffs of the Douro, this quaint village dates back to Roman times and was historically a key docking point for rebelos , the...

Guadalupe
The tiny village of Guadalupe takes its name from a 17th-century chapel that is dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Gaudalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Caniçal
Multicolored boats bob in water flanking this village with a long history as a whaling station—the industry ceased operation in 1981. In 1985...

Camara de Lobos
On coastal route N101, you'll pass many banana plantations on the way to Câmara de Lobos—a former fishing village made famous by Winston Churchill...

Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica is a 20-km (12-mile) stretch of beach on the northwestern coast of the Setúbal Peninsula. White sand and a laid-back holiday...

Vila Nova de Cerveira
Granite hills border one side of Vila Nova de Cerveira, and the Rio Minho and Spain border the other. The town dates from the 13th century,...

Vila Nova de Foz Coa
The higher reaches of the Douro are known for their harsh terrain, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Yet this apparently inhospitable...

Valença do Minho
Valença do Minho is the major border crossing in this area, with roads as well as rail service into Spain. Valença's Old Town is enclosed by...

Porto da Cruz
The little fishing village of Porto da Cruz is a charming spot on the northeast coast. While sights are few, the town still makes a pleasant...

Monção
The riverside town of Monção is a fortified border settlement with a long history of skirmishes with the Spanish. In town there are the remains...

Ribeira Brava
This pleasant village, with a pebbly beach and bustling seafront fruit market, was founded in 1440 at the mouth of the Ribeira Brava (meaning...

Serra de Água
North from Ribeira Brava the N104 snakes through a sheer-sided canyon. In every direction you can see high waterfalls tumbling down canyon walls...

Sintra
...

São Pedro de Sintra
...

Porto and the North
Perched on the steep banks of the River Douro, Porto is many people's favorite part of Portugal. A center for the arts, culture, and cuisine...

Coimbra and the Beiras
While frequently sidestepped by tourists, this region is arguably the most unspoiled and quintessentially Portuguese part of the country. Even...

Évora and the Alentejo
The Alentejo, which means "the land beyond the Rio Tejo" (Tagus River) in Portuguese, is a vast, sparsely populated area of heath and rolling...

The Algarve
The Algarve is deservedly popular, with millions of annual vacationers thronging here to enjoy sandy beaches, superb golf, and all the other...

Estremadura and the Ribatejo
Estremadura and the Ribatejo are the two historical provinces north and northeast of Lisbon. Estremadura, with its green rural valleys, is...

Madeira
Floral scents fill Madeira's sea-washed air. Bird-of-paradise flowers grow wild, pink and purple fuchsia weave lacy patterns up pastel walls...

Side Trips from Lisbon
The capital’s backyard offers some seriously enticing side trips. A succession of attractive coastal resorts and camera-ready towns lie within...

The Coast and the Douro
...

Cascais and Boca do Inferno
Once a mere fishing village, the town of Cascais—with three small, sandy bays—is now a heavily developed resort town packed with shops, restaurants...

Tras-os-Montes
...

Western Madeira
...

Side Trips from Évora
A trip through the countryside surrounding Évora will take you to some of the earliest-inhabited sites in Portugal, the country’s carpet- and...

Barca d'Alva/Castelo Rodrigo
These two small villages, a stone's throw from the Spanish border, make good jumping-off points for visiting the other Douro River villages...

Peninsula de Troia
Across the estuary from Setúbal is the Peninsula de Tróia—a long spit of land blessed with clean water and fine beaches on both the Sado and...

Ofir and Esposende
On the south bank of the Rio Cávado, Ofir has a lovely beach with sweeping white sands, dunes, pinewoods, and water sports—a combination that...

Queluz
Halfway between Lisbon and Sintra, the otherwise rather unremarkable town of Queluz is dominated by its magnificent palace and gardens, located...

Montemor-o-Velho
The small town of Montemor-o-Velho is most notable for its impressive ruined castle which sits high on a hill, overlooking the surrounding huddle...
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Shop NowFodor's Essential Portugal
Whether you want to explore trendy Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley,...
Fodor's Lisbon 25 Best
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Lisbon is a great travel guide for those who want...
Fodor's Inside Lisbon
Hip, innovative, and affordable, Lisbon is a hub for cosmopolitan, design-minded makers...