Being Lisbon

The new Praça de Espanha

May 1, 2019January 10, 2020 Neighborhoods

Praça de Espanha, one of the most congested areas in Lisbon, is now the place of the most important ongoing construction work in the municipality. With an expected conclusion date for 2020, the project for Praça de Espanha will include more than 5 hectares of green spaces, more than 600 trees, playgrounds, esplanades, kiosks and sport areas.

Alta de Lisboa: a modern new pole in the city

April 10, 2019January 10, 2020 Discover Lisbon, Neighborhoods

The Alta de Lisboa area is getting a brand new life coming its way, with a boom in construction triggering huge changes in the area. The claim is for modernity and functionality, at the same time that is presenting appealing prices for locals, young couples and the middle class.

Belém neighborhood: the past and the future combined

March 20, 2019January 10, 2020 Living in Lisbon, Neighborhoods

Belém is one of the most antique neighborhoods in Lisbon, being a mix of antiquity and modernity. It is super rich with things to do and see, being a busy area during the day and quite calm during the night. Let us show you why Belém it’s one of the neighborhoods you can’t miss in Lisbon.

Lisbon: Housing prices increased by 10% in 2018

February 20, 2019January 10, 2020 Living in Lisbon

The prices of the houses in Portugal have been growing substantially in the last years and that’s no secret for anyone. Now, with the data relating to 2018 coming out, we can say for sure that, besides the prices of the houses, also the number of sales in real estate have increased.

Marvila is the new cool area in Lisbon

February 5, 2019January 10, 2020 Discover Lisbon, Neighborhoods

Seen before as one of the most undervalued areas in Lisbon, Marvila started to come alive and is now one of the trendy neighborhoods in the city. Being considered an “in between” zone before (between two of the city’s most popular neighborhoods), Marvila is now been buzzing because of other captivating characteristics.

Lisbon was #6 in the Top 10 Trending Destinations

January 23, 2019January 10, 2020 Discover Lisbon, Living in Lisbon

Lisbon has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, being in the “Top 10 Trending Destinations” for 2019, overtaking cities like Paris, Rome, Munich and even Maui, in Hawaii. In this guide, Lisbon is mentioned because of its “shopping, sightseeing, history” and a lot more.