r/Lisbon

Hi everyone,
My girlfriend is half portuguese and we’re planning to visit Lisbon again this summer. It is our 5 year anniversary and I play to ask her the big question. However, I’m still looking for the right location. I’m thinking not too setup, more natural and classic like in a restaurant or somewhere beautiful, not with a big ‘marry me’ lightbox haha.
Her grandma still has a place in Lisbon and shes been there a lot so I’d like to skip the touristy locations.
We had some great memories at ‘Palácio do Grilo’, a palace within the city with a restaurant combined with theatre. Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed until further notice. Can anyone help me with finding the perfect location? Muito Obrigado!

I'll be visiting Portugal in a month's time and I need to travel from Lisbon to Faro for the second part of my trip. I'm trying to figure out how to get to Faro Airport and the transit options that I've encountered are: ALSA, comboios de portugal (cp) and Rede Express. And they all have terrifiying, horrible reviews.

Are these companies my only options? What is the best way to travel to Faro from Lisbon? Also I'll be travelling solo as a female so safety is important. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Lisbon for a few days and I think I might need to see a doctor 😅
Nothing super urgent, but I would prefer a place where people speak English and where I won’t spend hours waiting.

Does anyone have recommendations for a clinic or medical center that is tourist-friendly?

Thanks a lot!

I am a US citizen and I will be in Paris in July. My flight back to Chicago has a 13 hour layover in Lisbon. The first flight lands at 22:50 and the flight back to Chicago leaves the next day at 12:30.

Instead of sleeping at the airport, I'm thinking about getting a hotel in Lisbon so I can sleep well, wake up, have a cup of coffee in a Lisbon cafe, and Uber to the airport in time for my flight.

Is this a realistic plan? There's no immigration to deal with on a flight between Paris and Lisbon, right? So I can realistically get to the hotel 90 minutes after we land? I won't have any checked baggage.

Would love to hear thoughts. Thank you in advance!

hey everyone

i live in Loures and was wondering if there was any driving instructor around here that could teach me in English. i have basic portuguese (can read, but I'm limited when it comes to speaking)

thanks!!

Hi, first time in Lisbon and don’t really have a clue where’s the best area to go.
What’s the best places for nightlife and clubs for Monday- Wednesday.
Any recommendations are appreciated

I arrive in Lisbon on 8 AM on Sunday so I’m sure I’ll be jet lagged. That being said, I’m looking for something relaxing to do on my first day. I was thinking of going straight to Cascais to go to the beach, sight see, eat dinner, and stay the night before going back to Lisbon Monday morning. I would have 2 full days in Lisbon on Monday and Tuesday, then I have a 2 PM flight to Barcelona on Wednesday. Is Cascais worth going for 1 of the 3 full days I’ll have while in there? Or should I spend all 3 days in Lisbon? Thanks!

hello,

I‘m new in Lisbon and looking for people to meet. Which Instagram page would you recommend for events going on in Lisbon.

i know meetup but looking more for something like events in bars,pop up stores,galleries,things like but im very open for every advice since it’s my 3.month and I start to feel very lonely haha

I'm on a mission to discover the best authentic café in Picoas. I'm craving a spot where I can enjoy coffee paired with some locally made pastries for breakfast. It would be amazing if the café had a calm and relaxing vibe to just start the day. If you know any hidden gems, please share your recommendations! Thanks!

Hello, I was wondering if anyone here has had deviated septum surgery done in Lisbon and, if so, who performed it, how long the procedure took, the recovery time, etc.

It's an operation I've been meaning to have for a while, but I've kept putting it off. Now that I'm in Lisbon, I'm thinking I could finally have it done here.

Thanks for your replies!

Hello all, I'm an Indian student who'll be coming to Lisbon for a week to attend summer school. I'm very new to Europe so forgive me if I sound naive.

How should I plan travelling around the city? Is public transport common and are there any passes I can buy for the week? My company will provide my accommodation, are there any particular areas which would be nice to stay in?

I'll have some time after my lectures to explore the city, is nightlife prevalent there?

I see a lot of tensions between Portuguese and Indians online, is that something that might affect my experience there? I don't intend to be offensive, but I don't want to be judged for things that are beyond my individual control.

Hello - I will be traveling to/from Lisbon from NYC in June. I will be 25 weeks pregnant. I am traveling with my aunt (75 years old) and my cousin on TAP in business class. Obviously I am nervous about the lines for passport check on both ends of my trip (I've flown to Lisbon twice before but it's been a couple years). Question: being obviously pregnant, will me and my family be able to flag down a staff member and use a dedicated, shorter line?

Another layer: my three sisters are also coming on this trip but arriving economy class from a different US city/airline (about one hour before my flight arrives). There will be six of us total. If there's a crazy long line to get in upon arrival, do you think it's possible that a staff member will allow me to pull them out of line and all six of us to go with my big pregnant self through the elderly/disabled/pregnant line? Since we're all traveling together it seems like that makes sense, otherwise I'll have to wait for them to exit the airport anyway.

Thank you for all tips!!!

I like to sit in cafés and draw. Not professionally or anything, just to slow down, drink a coffee, and sketch whatever's around me.

I've lived in Lisbon for 6 years and never visited Cristo Rei. A few weekends ago some friends and I finally went, and we discovered there's a path that takes you from Cristo Rei all the way down to a garden right on the Tejo. It was a fun little adventure. At the end we sat on the grass, had some snacks, and I spent an hour drawing the bridge with the river in front of me.

I'm sharing this because even after 6 years here I'm still finding places like this for the first time.

Do you have any other spots in Lisbon with this kind of vibe? Calm, a bit hidden, good for just sitting and being?

It’s become a bit of a tradition for me to visit Ladurée whenever I’m in Europe, but it looks like the Lisbon location may have closed. Does anyone have recommendations for a high end café in Portugal with a similar atmosphere and quality of food?