The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Lisbon on a Budget

Rossio Square

We’ll let you in on a little secret: you can enjoy Lisbon’s world-class cuisine, history, and culture without breaking the bank. These days, it’s a well-known fact that Lisbon is the place to be. With iconic architecture, panoramic views, world-famous food, and never-ending nightlife, this city really does have it all. But if you’re traveling […]

Day Trip to Cabo da Roca: 6 Things You Shouldn’t Miss

Two people walking on the beach on a day trip to Cabo da Roca.

Planning a day trip to Cabo da Roca? Set on the edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this prominent cape offers spectacular sea views and more. Portugal has a long coastline full of beautiful beaches, and in between them you can find lots of scenic headlands jutting out into the Atlantic. Cabo da Roca is […]

The Top 6 Free Things to Do in Lisbon

View of Jardim Botânico da Ajuda, one of Lisbon parks

The Portuguese capital has plenty to offer—and much of it won’t cost you a thing. From panoramic views to authentic fado shows, these are our favorite free things to do in Lisbon! Portugal is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. As tourists flock to its cities and beaches, demand is on the […]

6 Boutique Hotels in Lisbon Where You’ll Feel Right at Home

Memmo Alfama is one of the best boutique hotels in Lisbon, with a stunning rooftop terrace (pictured).

Looking for a place to stay in the Portuguese capital? Book one of the best boutique hotels in Lisbon, with unique accommodation and experiences to make your trip truly unforgettable. Picking a place to stay is one of the first steps to planning any trip—and perhaps the most important. Quality accommodation can make or break […]

Behind the Bite: Salt Cod

Tascantiga is one of the best restaurants in Sintra for fabulous petiscos.

This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Portugal may be known for delicacies that come straight from the sea, but its most famous seafood is far from fresh. If you’ve spent any time in Lisbon, you’ve probably encountered a common menu […]

A Love Letter to Lisbon: City of the Sea

A love letter to Lisbon, city of the sea, where the Praça do ComÊrcio (pictured) sits right at sea level.

This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. In Lisbon, the sea suffuses every aspect of local life—especially when it comes to cuisine.  When I first caught sight of Lisbon, I could barely keep my eyes open. I was fresh off an overnight transatlantic flight, and […]

10 Best Petiscos in Lisbon (Yes, We Explain What Petiscos Are!)

Looking for the best petiscos in Lisbon? Try AmeijĂ´as Ă  BulhĂŁo Pato, clams with a delicious coriander sauce, as pictured here

Ready to discover the best petiscos in Lisbon? From fresh octopus salad to garlicky clams, we can’t get enough of Portuguese petiscos!  Before we get into the details, what exactly are petiscos? For starters (pun intended), they’re not quite the same as Spanish tapas. Both words describe small dishes that are often shared, but each one […]

The Ultimate Lisbon Bucket List: 9 Things You Can’t Miss

street flea market filled with things and people looking

When visiting Portugal’s capital, it can be difficult to decide where to go, what to see and, of course, what to eat! Check out our top nine suggestions for what to do in Lisbon, and start checking some essential experiences off your list. Maybe it’s your first time in Lisbon—or maybe you’ve already fallen in […]

Portuguese Food Facts: 10 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know

A person holding custard tarts in Lisbon, explaining Portuguese food facts

When it comes to Portuguese food, there’s plenty to talk about – and pretty much every dish on a typical restaurant menu has an interesting backstory. At Devour Lisbon, these stories are our bread and butter. Eating and talking about (and eating some more) Portuguese food is one of the best things to do in […]