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- 24 Dec 2025
Choosing the Best Portuguese Wine for Your 2025 Festive Table
The 2025 National Wine Circuit Winners A celebration of Portugal’s unique terroir and the bottles that defined the year. As we wrap up 2025, the results from the national wine circuits are in. This year’s selections aren’t just about high scores; they are a celebration of Portugal’s unique “terroir”—the specific blend of soil, climate, and […]
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- 19 Dec 2025
MSC Cruises Chooses Lisbon as a Main Hub for Summer 2027: How to Make the Most of Your Stop
The Atlantic breeze is set to get even more exciting. MSC Cruises has officially unveiled its Summer 2027 schedule, and Lisbon has been chosen as a centerpiece. For the first time in years, the capital will host 12 major 10-night itineraries, serving as both a homeport and a key destination for the elegant MSC Sinfonia. […]
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- 15 Dec 2025
Beyond Nazaré: Top 5 Big Wave Beaches Near Lisbon
The thrilling big wave season has officially started in Portugal! While Nazaré is famous worldwide, the Lisbon region and surrounding coastline boast several spectacular, lesser-known spots perfect for catching enormous swells and breathtaking views. As your local experts at go2lisbon.pt, we’ve hand-picked five incredible beaches and viewpoints, many of which are perfect for a memorable […]
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- 09 Dec 2025
A Magical Christmas Lights Up Pena Palace!
This year, the Sintra Mountains will shine like never before! The Pena National Palace presents a new nighttime light show. This creation is exclusive to the 2025 edition of “Sintra Magic – Once Upon a Magical Christmas”. For the first time, visitors will be able to discover this icon of Portuguese romanticism in a new […]
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- 04 Dec 2025
Zoomarine Algarve voted the world’s best theme park for the second year running
World’s Best Theme Park! Zoomarine Algarve defends its title at the World Luxury Travel Awards. The Algarve shines once again on the world tourism map. For the second consecutive year, Zoomarine Algarve has been named the world’s best theme park at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025 – one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, […]
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- 01 Dec 2025
December 1st 1640: Restauration of Independence of Portugal
December 1st is not just a holiday in Portugal; it’s the annual celebration of the day the nation pressed the “reset” button on its identity. This is the Restoration of Independence Day (Dia da Restauração), commemorating the moment in 1640 when Portugal threw off 60 years of Spanish rule, ending the Iberian Union. For a […]