Lisbon and Its Surrounding Coast
From Alfama’s alleys to Cascais’ coast and Sintra’s mountains — an honest guide to living in and around Portugal’s capital.


From Alfama’s alleys to Cascais’ coast and Sintra’s mountains — an honest guide to living in and around Portugal’s capital.

Wild rivers, granite villages, ancient oak forests, and a way of life that hasn’t changed in centuries — Gerês is Portugal at its most untamed.

A medieval fortress on a granite peak, thermal springs, and one of Europe’s most dramatic views — Portugal’s hidden border country.

Almada, Odivelas, Alcochete, and Palmela — the municipalities around Lisbon where the smart money (and the locals) are moving.

From the leafy grid of Campo de Ourique to the modern waterfront of Parque das Nações — how Lisbon’s neighborhoods actually live.

Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, Espinho, and Maia — the municipalities around Porto where locals actually live.

Surf breaks, medieval walls, and monster waves. Portugal’s central coast for those who want the real thing.

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