Hello. My girlfriend and I are in Lisbon for 10 days, starting today. We’re looking for great restaurants, as well as places where we can enjoy a few drinks in the evening in a nice atmosphere. What are your recommendations? We’re also open to more alternative spots.

I have a few days to visit somewhere solo before I go to Italy in the beginning of January. I’ve narrowed my choices down to Lisbon and Amsterdam. From what I’ve read, the weather in Lisbon will be better in the beginning of January than in Amsterdam. I am wondering if a visit there is worth it? And what are some must do’s, if I decide to go? I also have heard Lisbon will be cheaper which is a plus!

I am into nature, walking around, exploring shops (clothes, vintage stores, book shops), cafe, museums, and just about anything!

My mom and I are coming over from Belgium to visit Lisbon next Wednesday. She has celiac's disease, so we're eating gluten free. She has her list of restaurants and other places in the city, so that's covered, except for the airport. Do you know a good spot for gluten free there?

Hey,

I’m going to Lisbon this December/January for 22 days. It was a pretty random decision, but I’m excited to explore!
I’m looking for recommendations on:
Affordable accommodation
Things to do as a 21-year-old
Good and affordable places to eat
Other cities in Portugal worth visiting
What to expect during December/January
Things to look out for, including scams, safety, and tourist traps

I’m open to any advice or recommendations that could help me make the most of my trip. Thanks!

I'm based in Lisbon and I'm trying to have a dining table made with custom dimensions. I have reached out to a few carpenters and received quotes, but no one seems to have any availability before Spring 2027. Still hoping to have it done within the next month, if possible! Please reach out if you're a carpenter who has availability, or if you know one. Thank you!

hi reddit! ok i need your help. my mom has had stage 4 cancer and we're getting to the end of the road. portugal is on her DREAM list and i want to make it happen. i've been to lisbon a few times and i know it's hilly and i'm worried about her being ok there. she has a lumbar compression fracture that tends to get irritated on bumpy roads but maybe cobblestones should be ok if they're not SUPER bumpy. her body has been through so much that she gets quite fatigued. she can walk for 30 minutes nonstop but then needs a break. obviously i know we'll have to take more ubers/bolts and just take it easy peezy!

if you were me, what neighborhood would you stay in? ideally i'd like somewhere accessible but also relatively flat to get around to the supermarket or for dinner. TIA!!

also kinda worried about her falling because of her bone mets esp if it rains but trying to embrace life while we have it :'))

Cos I'm thinking about it... So I'm wondering if anyone's got any first-hand experience they wanna share please. I don't speak Portuguese and don't trust myself to be learning it well, so that's an issue.

For such a vibrant cosmopolitan city I’m surprised by the lack of good quality alternatives. Wondering if I’m not looking in the right areas. Any suggestions? Love fresh and authentic Thai, Mexican, Lebanese, Turkish and Indian

hey, me and my friend are spending a week in lisbon in november.
we are in our EARLY 20s (21🫣) and would really like to go out. we vibe to pretty much everything but preferably to songs that everybody knows (because we come from different countries) or house music.
it can be a club or a dancing bar, but we would really like to feel the vibes and dance a little.

pls help us out with some ideas

*also, if anyone has any suggestions for a good restaurant with aesthetic interior that would be great for a dinner date please feel free to comment

I used to travel a lot for work and loved visiting the parks when I had some time to kill. Since then I’ve been keeping a list of old trees worth a visit. There are 36 so far. Jardim da Estrela and
Jardim Botânico d'Ajuda were my favourite parks.

A few of the oldest ones still don’t have a good photo though. The big plane tree at Hospital Pulido Valente in Lumiar (apparently 364 years old) and the olive in Santa Iria de Azoia, which is supposed to be almost 3000 years old. If anyone lives near one of those I’d love a photo.

Any other old trees in Lisbon that you recommend?

Edit: thanks everyone, this is really helpful. I’m keeping the list here: ancienttrees.app/lisbon

Hi everyone,

I’m fairly new to Lisbon and trying to figure out the best healthcare routine. Because of a chronic health issue, I need regular monthly check-ups, which include doctor consultations, blood tests, lab work, and occasionally imaging like MRIs and ultrasound.

I hold a Médis health insurance card, and my two closest major options are CUF Descobertas and Hospital Lusíadas Oriente.

I’ve tried calling both hospitals to compare prices for consultations, blood tests, and MRIs, but the customer service reps usually can’t give exact quotes over the phone or say they "don't know" because pricing depends heavily on specific insurance tiers and codes.

For those of you who use Médis and frequent either (or both) of these hospitals:

Which one generally works out cheaper for regular check-ups, blood tests, and imaging?

Are there hidden differences in co-payments (coparticipações) between CUF and Lusíadas under Médis?

Do you have any tips for getting accurate price estimates beforehand so I'm not surprised at checkout?

Any insights or personal experiences would be immensely appreciated as I try to budget my monthly medical care. Thank you so much!

Hey everyone! I'll be in Lisbon (Nov 3-5) and Rome (from Nov 6th). I really want to buy the Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 in a physical store while traveling, but online stock search for local retailers (like MediaWorld/FNAC) is confusing. Does anyone know if local camera or tech shops usually have them in stock on release/display, or which store in Rome/Lisbon would be my best bet to find one in person? Thanks!

I was walking around Lisbon and saw the protest yesterday.

And today was wondering, how do the people camping at Rossio during the protests deal with food and their necessities, right? We all need paper I assume.

I imagine they don't order groceries through Bolt Market or order burgers from McDonald’s (Maybe go there for bathroom, who knows) straight to their tents...

Imagine spending the day protesting the housing crisis and then having to figure out what’s for dinner. Do people bring food from home, rely on takeaway, or is there some kind of communal kitchen set up?

Not trying to start a politcal discussion just genuinely curious how the practical side of camping there works

Hi all,

I’ve been here a few days and have noticed a lot of women wearing well-fitted pants/trousers that can be dressed up or down. Not as light as linen but also not super heavy like wool or denim. More of a relaxed or uniform shape. I’m from the west coast of USA where jeans and Athleisure are more common so I’m not sure how to properly describe the look.

Apologies for the obscure details and descriptions. Love this timeless and polished yet relaxed look. Any idea of what I’m describing and where to acquire it?

FYI. I try to avoid fast fashion but I’m also not into luxury items but willing to invest in midrange quality pieces.

Thank you! Obrigada!

Edit: I’m familiar with Zara, H&M, Bershka, Pull&Bear, etc. and would consider them fast fashion.

Hi everyone,

I'll arrive with a late flight in Lisboa. Is it possible to sleep inside the airport? I heard that T2 closes overnight, but T1 is open, just for early flights' passengers. Anyone already did that? I don't know the city and I prefer moving during the day. Also, I prefer not to spend another 20 bucks for a hostel, since I don't have much budget. What do you think? Thanks in advance.

I'm East Asian, travelling here with my partner. We have never gone on vacation as adults as we live a pretty modest lifestyle back home and neither of us make a lot. We finally saved enough and decided to visit Portugal, specifically Lisbon and Porto for one week. So far, by and large, we've had a really great time here and the large majority of the people we talked to have been really pleasant and friendly!

As a tourist, I am also trying to get a better understanding the rising political climate in Europe surrounding housing and living costs so that I can be mindful of how locals here are probably feeling.

As a Canadian, I can only applaud you for standing up. The future also looks abysmal over there if you don't have formal education so I feel like I can empathize with this movement.

That being said- we have unfortunately experienced a few instances both in Lisbon and Porto that left us a bit confused and uncomfortable. Luckily, it's just verbal remarks. So far, there have been 3 separate occasions where my partner and I are walking and a group of young men (probably 20-30 years old) will utter "Konichiwa" or "Nihao" as they see us walk by and chuckle. One of those groups of men were actually servers for a restaurant in Porto standing out front, though I wish I recalled the restaurant name.

I usually expect prejudice from older people back home, the young people in Canada by and large are pretty respectful when it comes to diversity so it caught me off guard. Unfortunately, it's been affecting our trip and our mood a little bit, though we're still enjoying everything.

How common is this behaviour typically? Did we just run into some bad eggs?

Edit: adjusted some wording. reworded to "experienced a few instances that left us confused" instead of "experienced some casual racism". also added some context below

Hello! In a couple weeks my husband and I will be visiting Sintra, Cascais and then Lisbon.

Does anyone have any shoe or leather goods (purses or belts) stores they’re recommend? For shoes I’m a woman with size 43 (sometimes 42) shoe so not sure how hard it is to find stores with 43 for women designs.

Thanks so much!! 🙏

I’m visiting soon and would be great to know!

I'm from Colombia, and I've been living in Lisbon for 2 years. I have friends from all over, but it's been hard for me to make (and generally find) friends of Latin America.

Honestly, I really miss hanging out with people who understand my culture, so are there any events or communities of Colombians/Latin Americans in Lisbon?

I’m traveling to the city for the first time and looking for great places to go for a run would love a 3 mile track

As the title says. Think I've sciatica or something similar like a disc bulge maybe.

Thanks a million.

Hi Reddit!

I'm still pretty new to Lisbon (Around 6 Months now), and would love to meet some other Barca fans, or just football and Champions League fans, to watch some games together, and just to get to know more people living here.

Anyone interested in finding a bar to watch the game together against Paris on Tuesday? or the Classico on Sunday? Feel free to send a message! :)