In Lisbon, everything stops when fado is on. Silence rules the room, the lights dim, and only then the show begins. Explore with us some of the best places to see fado in Lisbon. You may be wondering: What is fado? Fado isn’t just a traditional music style—it’s an entire experience. It’s hard not to […]
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A Love Letter to Lisbon: Miradouros
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. Photo Credit: cityodes, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours You can whine about the hills in Lisbon, but the splendid views above them are worth every climb. When someone asks me what’s my favorite thing about this city, I have to say […]
Top 7 Restaurants in the Chiado District in Lisbon
Once the meeting point of Portuguese intellectuals, Chiado has become a popular destination for shopping and dining. But where do you eat in the very heart of Lisbon? It’s in Rua Garret that you’ll find most of the cafés and bookshops in Chiado. But if you want to eat a proper meal, you’ll have to […]
Our 8 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Lisbon
Italian food is always a good idea—even in Lisbon. Which is the best Italian restaurant in Lisbon? The good news is that there are many. And while Portuguese food is amazing, no one can be blamed for craving some authentic pizza, pasta or risotto (and more). Ask a local the name of the best Italian […]
A Love Letter to Lisbon: Graça Neighborhood
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. Photo Credit: cityodes, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours Coming from the seaside town of Cascais, Lisbon felt like a foreign land at times. I never even heard of Graça before I moved here and it would have probably […]
6 Tips to Eat Like a Local in Lisbon
Even if staying for a short time, you want to feel deeply connected with your destination. Part of that connection comes through food. On these six tips to eat like a local in Lisbon, we at Devour Lisbon are focusing on cultural eating habits. Eating like a local in the Portuguese capital means enjoying a […]
What to Eat in Lisbon: 9 Traditional Bites You Need To Try
Wondering what to eat in Lisbon? From breakfast to dinner, we’re laying it all out there so you can eat like a true local, with its own tastes and traditions. No trip to Lisbon is complete without a taste of the local cuisine. Of course you need to try codfish and pastel de nata, but […]
Lisbon off the Beaten Path: 10 Places Guidebooks Won’t Show You
Take a wrong turn, and Lisbon will either surprise you or find a way to get you back on track. Described by poets and fadistas as a city with feminine energy, getting lost in Lisbon’s cobblestoned alleyways is a hide and seek game. At Devour Lisbon we gathered our favorite ten things to do to […]
5 Best Lisbon Beach Bars to Pass the Day Away
When Lisbon’s hot summer days kick in, locals beeline to the beaches and beach bars. Who doesn’t love cool drinks, mouthwatering snacks, and great views of the surf (and surfers)? Coastal living is an integral part of life in Portugal, and downtown Lisbon is between 15 minutes to an hour from spectacular beaches. Sound good? […]
Lisbon Tram 28: 9 Things You Need to Know
The clattering mustard-yellow trams are one of Lisbon’s most iconic symbols. Anyone visiting Lisbon will stop and turn to the sound of a tram squealing its way on the rails through traffic. These antique electric vehicles are the city’s most photographed public transportation and Lisbon tram 28 is the star among them. Before hopping on […]