You don't have to head all the way south to find excellent beaches. If you're visiting or living in Lisbon, you have some brilliant Portuguese Blue Flag beaches just a short train ride away. It’s ...

Lisbon is proud to announce that 19 of its beaches have been awarded accessible status under the Praia para Todos (Beach for All) programme. This recognition, granted by the National Institute for ...

With the sun just beginning to rise over the Atlantic, I'm bracing myself to step into cold, crystal clear water when suddenly I see them: a pod of dolphins cuts through the mirror-like surface just ...

These scenic stretches of sand are perfect for surfing, sunning, and enjoying the view. Since it's the westernmost beach in continental Europe, some travelers come to Praia da Ursa just for the ...

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Dec. 13—LISBON — Lights on the River returns for its 14th year, running Saturday until Dec. 23. The event will feature more than 40 holiday-themed light displays at Lisbon Beach Campground. Attendees ...

Marjorie Gubelmann offers insights into Lisbon, Portugal, a coastal city she describes as a melting pot with a little ...

Start your Lisbon retreat at Palacio Principe Real, a 19th-century palace hotel in the trendy Principe Real neighborhood, where the lovely antique-furnished suites offer yoga mats, handcrafted candles ...