Portugal’s capital should be on everyone’s list of places to visit. Once you have experienced first hand its rich history and colourful, character-filled buildings you are sure to agree with this statement. This is our guide to the top things…
Graça
What makes Graça so interesting? Graça is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods which can be found at the top of the highest hill in Lisbon, just to the north east of the castle São Jorge. The neighbourhood of Graça is largely…
Belém
Find out why Belém is so amazing! Belem is an historic area of Lisbon just 6km to the west of the city centre along the riverfront is this tranquil and antiquedistrict is full of attractions. Belem is significant in the history…
Baixa (Downtown Lisbon)
The city center is Lisbon is alive and thriving! Read all about it! The Heart of Lisbon is the Baixa (or the downtown) which stretches from the riverfront commercial square up to the main avenue (Avenida da Liberdade). The area is often…
Chiado
Read all about this vibrant neighbourhood of Lisbon! Chiado, for most of Lisbon’s inhabitants is pretty much the city centre as it here where you will find the main in-town shopping area. Chiado was devastated by a fire in 1988 that destroyed…
The Bairro Alto
RentTheSun takes you through a tour of this neighbourhood! The Bairro Alto is truly a part of Lisbon’s soul. By day the Bairro (which means neighbourhood) is a picturesque working class quarter of the city with buildings dating back to…
Facts about Lisbon
Did you know these facts about Lisbon? In Lisbon, the streets are pretty much all black and white. People say the reason for this centers around the patron Saint of Lisbon; Saint Vincent. It’s said that the black represents the…
Nightlife in Lisbon
Dance, drink and enjoy! Considered to be among the best in Europe, Lisbon is well known for its nightlife. It is home to many discos, Bars, Fado houses, and nightclubs, all catering to different tastes and interests and located throughout the…
Learn to surf in Lisbon!
Surf’s up! Tackle the waves and learn to surf in this fun way! Want to spend your time in a different way than shopping, sight seeing or any other tourist way? Then RentTheSun has the perfect recommendation for you! Tackle…
Lisbon Bike Tour
Discover beautiful Lisbon by bike and combine exercise with beautiful views! With its seven hills, Lisbon may not be the ideal town for cycling, but a perfect initenary rour has been designed for a nice, relaxed and easy ride across…