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The best of Lisbon’s new restaurants


May 16, 2018 2:29 pm by Fernando Porta

The Portuguese capital’s food scene is one of the most exciting in Europe right now, offering a mix of innovative and traditional cuisine at restaurants overseen by acclaimed chefs. Know […]

 

Forget Eurovision – Lisbon’s heart beats and bleeds for fado


May 15, 2018 9:54 am by Fernando Porta

The Eurovision Song Contest is taking over in Lisbon, but Portugal’s capital has its own long musical history. Musician Telmo Pires told DW why the authentic fado tradition beats the […]

 

10 travel tips for Lisbon


May 15, 2018 9:53 am by Fernando Porta

Traditional singing, old town alleys, trams and cream cakes: Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is not only beautiful, but also varied – so let’s check it out. Know more here…

 

Lisbon – city of fado and light – Outstanding video report


May 15, 2018 9:52 am by Fernando Porta

Lisbon, Portugal’s “White City”, is an old multifaceted European city. The metropolis has experienced many periods of prosperity and has survived equally many crises. But what makes Lisbon so attractive […]

 

Lisbon gears up for Eurovision


May 15, 2018 9:51 am by Fernando Porta

Thousands of Eurovision fans are expected in Lisbon for the 63rd edition of the song contest. The Portuguese capital is gearing up to welcome them all. Know more here…

 

Digital nomads: The new elite with no fixed abode


May 9, 2018 11:05 am by Fernando Porta

Why work in an office when you can sit by the beach? Armed with a laptop and an internet connection, a new generation of ‘digital nomads’ is taking their work […]

 

Portugal’s Alentejo Region


May 9, 2018 11:03 am by Fernando Porta

Deserted beaches, dolphin-watching boat trips, medieval towns and a flourishing wine production all combine to make the Alentejo Region one of Portugal’s most attractive travel destinations. Know more here…

 

The Flower Festival on Madeira


May 9, 2018 11:01 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal’s Atlantic island of Madeira welcomes spring with the annual Festa da Flor, or Flower Festival. The climax is the colorful flower parade of countless floats blanketed with all kinds […]

 

The Roman Forum of Liberalitas Iulia


May 9, 2018 10:57 am by Fernando Porta

The Roman Forum of Liberalitas Iulia (Évora, Portugal), from which only ruins of the temple now remain, has been one of the focal points of portuguese art history since late […]

 

Bohemian Portugal: where to live a laid-back lifestyle


May 4, 2018 9:11 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal offers a pleasant laid-back lifestyle, wherever you choose to reside. Even the country’s cities manage to refrain from feeling too frenetic. However, if a bohemian lifestyle is what you crave, […]

 



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