Getting lost walking through the streets of Lisbon is fascinating but can sometimes be tiring because of the steep climbs and descents. Fortunately, the city is well equipped with public transport that connects every part of the city to allow us to reach every magnificent corner comfortably. The cheapest and easiest way to travel on…
In a world where many of the things we buy, do and use have a very strong environmental impact, a new awareness is emerging. Choices are becoming more thoughtful and information about the consequences is accessible to all. But it is not always easy to juggle the thousands of possibilities, and here we give you…
Central Lisbon (Close to City Center) Good Residential Areas (Well-Connected & Quieter) Suburban or Cheaper Options Areas Along Metro Lines Trendy or Touristic Areas Specific Advice
Map of Lisbon’s Freguesias It’s important in this article to mention the differences between “Freguesia” and “Bairro”. In Lisbon, a “freguesia” is an administrative subdivision of a municipality, while a “bairro” (neighborhood) is a non-administrative area with a distinct character, often overlapping with or contained within a freguesia. A freguesia can encompass multiple neighborhoods, while…
While learning Portuguese can seem intimidating at first, it is good to remember that there are 267 million speakers of Portuguese globally, which means that there are plenty of resources available to help beginners learn! Depending on how much Portuguese you would like to learn and how quickly you would like to learn it, there…
Most people use social media and websites to find accommodations. Like in most big cities, a lot of Facebook pages dedicated to finding accommodation exist. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of them. We advise you to look for pages yourself using keywords such as “housing”, “flatshare”, “rent”, “room”, “apartment”; etc. You can also…
Lisbon is a dynamic city offering a variety of job opportunities. There are numerous career prospects in sectors such as technology, tourism, healthcare, education, and marketing. Here are some tips and sector-specific information to help you succeed in your job search. 1. Start-ups and the Technology Sector Lisbon has become one of Europe’s major technology…
Over time, Portugal and Lisbon are becoming increasingly dog friendly and finding places where your four-legged friends are welcome is becoming easier. However, the state imposes several measures on pet owners such as registering dogs and cats with the Junta de Freguesia and an annual renewable licence. There are two useful apps for those who…
Data analysis From 102 answers 66% (67 people) answered that they had to find their own accommodation, 34% (35 people) answered that they didn’t have to find their own accommodation. From the 67 people who answered “yes”, 42 people said that they found accommodation through websites or social media. 25 people said that they found…