It’s easy to get from Faro to Lisbon by car, bus and train. My preferred way is to take the train – they are frequent and comfortable and Faro train station is walkable from the city centre. Faro to Lisbon by Train The Faro to Lisbon train takes just over 3 hours. Some take 3h05 … Read more
It’s very easy to get from Lisbon to Setubal by bus. I took the journey from Lisbon to Setubal last summer from Bairro Alto and it was less than an hour and a half in total. The best way to get there is to take the Lisbon Metro to Jardim Zoologica (For Sete Rios station) … Read more
If you’re looking to add some more culture and heritage into your trip, don’t miss out on a scenic river cruises. You’ll make everlasting memories with family members or friends while exploring the rich tapestry of Portuguese delights! The Tagus River, a waterway that runs through Spain and Portugal for over 600 miles. It begins … Read more
Imagine a destination where you can enjoy the beauty of Portugal without having to worry about transportation schedules and crowded attractions. Imagine what it would feel like to be one with nature in this fairy-tale town, free from worries or deadlines! Well a DIY Lisbon to Sintra day trip might be just what you need. … Read more
As the capital of Portugal, it would be a crime not to visit Lisbon at least for a few days. From gorgeous historic buildings to wonderful museums to enjoy, your stay in Lisbon will be filled with memorable experiences. There is SO much to see and do in Lisbon, you will feel as though you … Read more
Lisbon is undoubtably a contender for the most varied capital city in Europe, and yet also one of the least explored. Tourists flock to Paris, descend on Rome and storm the streets of London, but many have never wandered Lisbon’s hilly streets. For those of us who have, though, we know that Lisbon is a … Read more
Last week I had a few extra days in Lisbon after giving up my (rather noisy!) Bairro Alto apartment. Before heading off to Coimbra and Porto I spend 5 nights at Rostelbem guest house Lisbon. If you are looking for something cheap and reasonably quiet in Lisbon then I would recommend that you book Rostelbem. … Read more
It’s very easy to get from Lisbon to Coimbra by train. I would advice booking in advance using the CP PT app. Book online at cp.pt or via the app from Lisbon Oriente to Coimbra B as this is the fastest and most direct train. It will cost around €15-30 depending on the time and … Read more
The Christ Statue in Lisbon is called the Sanctuary of Cristo Rei (Chris the King). You can see it from Belem and most city viewpoints if you look to the other side of the river Tagus. It is one of the less visited monuments in the city of Lisbon, but if you have enough time … Read more
The Tile museum Lisbon is known locally as the Museu Nacional do Azulejo. It is a little-known gem in the heart of Lisbon. These beautiful tiles are an important part of Lisbon’s architectural history – you have probably seen them on train station platforms if you’ve travelled around the country. The tile museum in Lisbon … Read more
