The basil manjerico is a token of love that is offered at the time of Saint Anthony. It is one of the traditions associated with the festivities in honor of the patron saint of Lisbon and throughout Portugal.
The June festivals in Lisbon and across Portugal are all about the sardine. An absolute must, this little fish is king. It’s enjoyed grilled on bread, in the streets to the sound of festive music.
Lisbon has been decked out in lights for the end of 2025. There is plenty to see and do in the Portuguese capital.
The Monastery of St Vincent Outside the Walls is one of Lisbon’s most imposing monuments. Guided tours such as the one entitled ‘Burials at São Vincent’ reveal some real treasures.
The Amor Causa photography exhibition by French photographer François Rousseau serves several good causes. Not only art and aesthetics, but also the restoration of the Château São Jorge church.
The yellow bus is a comfortable way to visit the beautiful city of Lisbon: emblematic places, viewpoints, landscapes and heritage. A guided tour for a direct approach to the capital.
Jacarandas are well acclimatised in Portugal. In Lisbon their lovely blue-violet flowers give a romantic air to the capital. They bloom in May/June
The Muro Festival of street art returns for a 2025 edition dedicated to water and its preservation.
Open House, un weekend consacré à l’architecture de Lisbonne et au rapport que l’on entretient avec la ville. Lieux insolites ou peu accessibles s’ouvrent aux visites pour repenser la ville.
The Aqueduct das Águas Livres is a remarkable structure that is partly invisible. Fascinating and impressive, it is one of Lisbon’s monumental treasures.