Lisbon has nowhere near the level of rampant graffiti that Athens has, but there is still some creative and impressive street art in the downtown area.
Here’s a small sampling from around Bairro Alto, Chiado, Rossio, the Alfama, and Belem:
This isn’t graffiti, as such. It’s part of the Arte Periférica project. This 2015 work of street art on the side of a building in Belem is by Bordalo II and titled Guaxinao or Big Racoon.
I have more samples of Lisbon’s graffiti here. And I have a post on the incredible graffiti in Athens.
Where to Next?
Travel Advice for Portugal
You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Portugal (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.
The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Portugal here and the Australian Government's here.
Health & Vaccinations
The CDC makes country-specific recommendations for vaccinations and health for travelers. You can find their latest information for Portugal here.
Guidebooks for Portugal
If you're looking for a guidebook to make the most of your visit, these are some of the most popular ones currently for Portugal. Some are available in both paper and e-book formats.
- Fodor's Travel Guides (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- DK Eyewitness (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Clark, Gregor (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Guides, Rough (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
Travel Insurance For Your Trip to Portugal
I never travel without travel insurance, and I've run into several situations where I've had to make claims. I consider it essential.
But shopping for travel insurance can be a pain and confusing. Thankfully, there are some travel insurance comparison sites that show you a wide range of plans, make it easy to compare coverage, and can save you money at the same time. And the coverage can be much better tailored to your specific needs than the checkbox offering at travel booking sites or through your credit card.
These are some good places to shop for travel insurance for your next trip to Portugal :
Hopefully, you won't need it, but if something goes wrong, you'll sure be glad you have it!
