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I'm flying into Lisbon next week with my partner and arriving at 10am. The ultimate destination is a small rural town 1.5 hour drive away, where we won't be able to check into our lodging until 3pm. What should we do for 3-4 hours near the Lisbon airport as people whose bodies think it's 3am? [more inside]
posted by oxisos around Lisbon, Portugal at 5:18 PM - 4 answers

Going to Lisbon a couple weeks and would here and there enjoy some things that are non touristy, i.e something a tourist never really goes to, but you stumbled upon on your trip or when you lived there. Ideally Tram/Metro accessible (Things like neighborhoods where expats, or middle class, or super rich live, supermarkets, target equivalents, parks not in touristy areas, public transit/ferrries, libraries etc)
posted by sandmanwv around Lisbon, Portugal at 1:00 PM - 15 answers

Which beach do you recommend near Lisbon ? Criteria inside [more inside]
posted by walkinginsunshine around Lisbon, Portugal at 10:32 AM - 1 answer

What can you tell me about the history of Portuguese pastries, different types and where to find them in Lisbon? [more inside]
posted by JaneTheGood around Lisbon, Portugal at 9:12 AM - 11 answers

Would love ideas for activities/hotels/restaurants/New Year's plans, etc. that suit a wide range of requirements! [more inside]
posted by heavenknows around Lisbon, Portugal at 3:22 AM - 10 answers

We are planning a trip to Lisbon with two kids, 4 and 6. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by caoimhe around Lisbon, Portugal at 7:05 AM - 6 answers

Our family will be spending three nights in Lisbon in July. We're traveling with kids (10 & 12), so our plan is for a mostly low-key trip filled with lazily exploring the city. But we're also looking for other unique or special experiences we could do as a family that would really make our trip special. [more inside]
posted by quantum around Lisbon, Portugal at 4:32 PM - 11 answers

I'm heading to Lisbon for a conference and basically have this coming Friday at noon til Saturday slightly after noon to myself. I'm into pottery/ceramics and early Japanese-Portuguese encounters (e.g. tempura). How can I maximize my time in Lisbon?
posted by johnnybeggs around Lisbon, Portugal at 7:17 AM - 6 answers

We're going to be in Lisbon this weekend and my partner would love to see Mitsuko Uchida perform. The problem: The performance appears to be sold out. Any way to get a single ticket? [more inside]
posted by veggieboy around Lisbon, Portugal at 4:32 AM - 2 answers

We are staying in Lisbon for two nights in mid-November, travelling with three other couples who prefer boutique-type hotels and our budget is up to 150 euros per night. We've looked at neighbourhoods of Chaido and Baixa, so as to have restaurants and some sites within walking distance but would appreciate your hotel or area recommendations. Thanks!
posted by canoehead around Lisbon, Portugal at 7:02 AM - 5 answers

Looking for romantic things to do on June 19th for my girlfriend's birthday in Lisbon. [more inside]
posted by senterstyle around Lisbon, Portugal at 5:26 PM - 5 answers

My family is taking a trip to Lisbon in May! We are very excited. What present can I get my mother to make this trip even better for her? Looking especially for specific tours or tickets although other ideas will be considered. [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl around Lisbon, Portugal at 7:27 AM - 4 answers

Heading to Lisbon next month for a few days, hoping for some hotel suggestions. [more inside]
posted by chickaboo around Lisbon, Portugal at 2:34 PM - 8 answers

So I find myself unexpectedly in Lisbon for at least a day, and very likely for longer (thanks volcano!). What should I not miss while here?
posted by goo around Lisbon, Portugal at 10:06 AM - 6 answers

We're two people looking for the quirky, the hidden, the unknown, the comfy and the welcoming hotels in Lisbon, Portugal... What does The Hive know about places to stay in this wonderful city? [more inside]
posted by meso around Lisbon, Portugal at 5:03 AM - 3 answers

I'm moving from the US to Lisbon in about a week to begin a long-term job. I'm planning to learn Portuguese, but so far I know very little. Any recommendations on good English-language resources (preferably online) for both beginning and living life there? [more inside]
posted by pjenks around Lisbon, Portugal at 1:46 PM - 5 answers

I´m in (O)Porto, Portugal currently and will have five days to pootle down to Lisbon next week, can anyone make any recommendations as to what we should see? [more inside]
posted by biffa around Lisbon, Portugal at 6:02 AM - 7 answers

We're leaving for a week's vacation in Portugal on Thursday. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed around Lisbon, Portugal at 6:15 AM - 9 answers