Christmas

December is one of the most eagerly awaited months of the year. Kids and adults alike look forward to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas markets, the chance…...

The Portuguese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, has guaranteed family festivities for thousands of state workers by granting them one more day off than usual: December 24, 26 and 31. I...

That’s right, in a Portuguese home, you eat codfish, that’s for sure! Cod is the king of Portuguese gastronomy and there are a thousand and one different ways to cook it. Now, with Christmas coming up, how a...

Schist houses with smoke coming out of the chimneys, set in villages surrounded by centuries-old forests, on the terraces of mountains sculpted by nature, seem increasingly difficult to imagine. At a time when the hustl...

As Christmas approaches , the search for last-minute presents and preparations for Christmas Eve intensify…...

Every year, Lisbon adds to its charm and dresses up for the Christmas season, with the streets, avenues, trees and building façades taking on a distinctive festive glow. The capital has always been known for being one o...

If you’re like the person writing these lines and you’re not that fond of the most famous Portuguese Christmas cake, which is undoubtedly the Bolo-Rei, then you’ll really like this novelty from the Bai...

Christmas is a time for family celebrations, but it’s also the perfect time to catch up with friends or have a more relaxed time with work colleagues. So, with these scenarios in mind, or even for those who prefer...

At this time of year, it’s easy to find a Bolo-Rei in town, but is it really that simple to find a really good and tasty Bolo-Rei? Finding the best Bolo-Rei in Lisbon is an eternal dilemma and, we believe, there i...

Do you want to photograph the Christmas lights and decorations? During the month of December and until the beginning of January (until the 4th) you can do so on the famous X-Mas Bus, which will tour Lisbon’s city...